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 5 - General District Provisions And Additional Zoning Regulations
Part 3 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Section 120:10-5-14 - Mixed Use Overlay District-1, Health Center Commercial (MXD-1)

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 120:10-5-14

Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024

(a) General description. The Mixed Use District-1, Health Center Commercial (MXD-1) is an overlay zoning district for new development that presents opportunities to enhance the quality of the human environment for the Health Center and community. The uses permitted shall be uses compatible to and supportive of the Oklahoma Health Center.

(b) Application. The application of the MXD-1 is limited to property and buildings located in the Health Center Commercial (CHC) and Health Center (HC) zoning districts.

(c) Permitted uses. Property and buildings in the MXD-1 may be used only for the following purposes

(1) Any of the following uses:
(A) Conference Center;

(B) Copy Center;

(C) Electronics Equipment Sales or Services;

(D) Financial Institutions;

(E) Health or Fitness Club;

(F) Medical or Dental Associations;

(G) Mixed Use Building;

(H) Office or Professional Services;

(I) Therapy or Rehabilitation Centers;

(J) U.S. Postal Service or Private Parcel Service; and,

(K) Any commercial, residential, office or institutional use the Commission determines serves the Health Center and adjacent community in a manner that is consistent with the intent and standards established for this overlay district.

(2) Any of the following uses may be permitted in a MXD-1 Building
(A) Coffee shop Professional Services;

(B) Day spa, Salon, Barber Shop, or Manicurist;

(C) Dry Cleaners - provided that cleaning and pressing are not done on site;

(D) Florist Shop;

(E) Gift or Card shop;

(F) Health Food Store;

(G) Medical retail display area or showroom;

(H) Restaurant, but not including drive in or drive thru;

(I) Tag Agent; and,

(J) Any other commercial, residential, office or institutional establishment the Commission determines serves the Health Center and adjacent community in a manner that is consistent with the intent and standards established for this overlay district.

(d) Mixed Use Building. For the purposes of the MXD-1, a mixed use building is a building designed and constructed to accommodate two or more compatible uses. The uses are separated by interior walls or partitions. Off-street parking is provided for each specific use in a common parking facility. The building may be owned by one or more occupants, or a private individual or group.

(e) Professional Services. For the purposes of the MXD-1, professional services are defined as:

(1) health care professionals;

(2) counseling services;

(3) architects;

(4) engineers;

(5) planners;

(6) attorneys; and,

(7) any other conventional profession the Commission determines serves the Health Center and adjacent community in a manner that is consistent with the intent and standards established for this overlay district.

(f) Area requirements. All proposals must meet the established underlying zoning district area, coverage, and height requirements.

(g) Design characteristics. Buildings shall be similar in style and architecturally characteristic of designs prevalent among adjacent buildings and/or the surrounding area. Building materials shall harmonize with and reflect materials used in the surrounding urban landscape and campus environment.

(h) Minimum site size. The minimum site size for new development for a single use structure is .5 acres. The minimum site size for a mixed use building is 1.5 acres. No building shall exceed the 0.60 Floor Area Ratio established by the Capitol-Medical Center Improvement and Zoning District Master Plan as amended.

(i) Off-street parking and landscaping. All off-street parking facilities must be in compliance with the criteria established in Subchapter 7. Off Street Automobile and Vehicle Parking and Loading and Subchapter 17. Off Street Parking Landscape Code.

(j) Landscape plan required. The focus of the landscape plan shall be the enhancement of yards, structures, the general environment, and shall provide continuity between streets, driveways, and adjacent buildings.

(1) On site pedestrian connectors shall be oriented and link to existing pedestrian pathways and open space. Connectors shall be constructed of concrete, brick, rock, stone, or similar building materials.

(2) All landscape plantings and materials shall be suitable to the Oklahoma City environment and maintained in good condition at all times. An appropriate irrigation or watering system is required for all landscaping plantings.

(3) Whenever it is feasible or viable, landscape plantings or materials shall be used to screen undesirable structures or building elements such as, but not limited to, ground mounted HVAC units, generators, oil/gas wells, loading docks, or any other functionally necessary equipment.

(k) Signage. All identification, premises, and directional signage shall be in compliance with the criteria established in Subchapter 15. Signage Regulations.

(1) For a mixed use building, the Commission may require a limitation on signage or restrict the number, type, or size of signage.

(2) All signage must be approved by the Commission prior to installation.

(l) Public hearing required. The MXD-1 is classified as an overlay zoning district. All applications will be reviewed in compliance with the procedures established in OAC 120:10-13-5. Upon approval by the Commission, the official zoning district map will be amended to recognize the change in land use.

Added at 25 Ok Reg 2143, eff 7-11-08; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 912, eff 5-13-10; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1733, eff 6-25-10; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2216, eff 7-25-11

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