Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 120 - Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission
Chapter 10 - Zoning Regulations for the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District
Subchapter 3 - Specific District Regulations
Section 120:10-3-30 - Health Center District (HC)

(a) General Description. The Health Center District (HC) is a specialized, high density zoning district that advocates an environment suitable for the commingling of academics, health care, and health care research. The District provides an environment where building design, landscaping, pedestrian connectors, structured parking and activity centers unite to create a campus setting that identifies with wellness. This regulation is formulated to accommodate specialized health care and to provide certain amenities for the Oklahoma Health Center and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. To assure functionality for each use, the building coverage ratios and floor area ratios set out in the Master Plan for the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District will be a primary consideration in the construction of main and accessory buildings.

(b) Uses permitted. Property and buildings in the HC, Health Center District shall be used only for the following purposes:

(c) Conditional uses permitted. The following uses may be permitted upon review in accordance with OAC 120:10-13-19: Any other institutional, residential, office or commercial activity supporting the Health Center District (HC) which, in the opinion of the Commission, is similar in character to those listed in Subsection B of this Section and is not detrimental to the area in which it is located.

(d) Height regulations. It is the intent of these regulations that the height requirements of the uses be adequate for the proper functioning of each and every use. No specific regulations are established.

(e) Floor area ratio requirement. It is the intent of these regulations that the floor area ratio requirements of the uses be adequate for the proper functioning of each and every use. No specific regulations are established.

(f) Building coverage ratio. The building coverage ratio shall be a maximum of .5.

(g) Variance from regulation. In cases where a specific piece of land, due to exceptional topography or other extraordinary conditions uncommon to the general area cannot meet the Health Center (HC) District requirements, the Commission may consider granting a variance to the existing requirements for any use or conditional use permitted in this district.

(h) Off-Street Parking. All off-street parking facilities shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Subchapter 7 and Subchapter 17 of this Chapter. The construction of parking decks and parking garages is encouraged.

(i) Landscape requirement. Not less than 20% of the lot area shall be maintained as and remain landscaped open area and/or green space shall not be used for any other purpose including off-street parking.

(j) Signage. All premises identification and directional signage shall be designed and constructed in compliance with Subchapter 15 of this Chapter. The Commission may grant a variance based upon the recommendations of the Oklahoma Health Center Master Plan.

(k) Graphic signage. In order to provide sufficient direction to guide vehicular and pedestrian visitors and users throughout the Oklahoma Health Center, a Graphic Signage System shall be established. Graphic signage shall effectively communicate and identify the location of emergency/trauma centers, hospital and clinic facilities, streets, and parking facilities. Signage shall be placed in highly visible locations, be easy to read, and provide beneficial destination information. Graphic signage shall be uniform in terms of design, building materials, size, language, text, and graphics. The responsible Health Center agency or agencies shall maintain and upgrade the Graphic Signage as required. All graphic signage must be reviewed and approved by the Commission prior to installation.

(l) Specialty Signage. Plaques or monuments indicating history, honoring a group, individual, or organization may be installed in the Oklahoma Health Center with the Commission's approval provided that they do not interfere with or impede facility functions, pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or emergency and traffic signals.