3100.1. Establishment. The City of Oklahoma City has previously established the City Council.

3100.2. Powers. In addition to those powers set forth in other sections of the City Code, the City Council shall have the following powers relative to buildings and zoning:

A.

Zoning Text and Map Amendments. To hear and make final decisions on zoning text and map amendments.

B.

Special Permit Uses. To hear and make final decisions on applications for special permit uses.

C.

Planned Unit Developments. To hear and make final decisions on applications for planned unit developments.

D.

Plat Dedications. To accept dedications for plats.

E.

Easements.

(1)

To approve dedications for easements.

(2)

To approve closings for easements.

3150.1. Establishment. The City of Oklahoma City has previously established the Planning Commission.

3150.2. Powers. In general, the Planning Commission shall have such powers as may be necessary to enable it to fulfill its function, to promote municipal planning, and to carry out the purposes of the State statutes empowering the Commission to act. Specifically, the Planning Commission shall have the following powers:

A.

Comprehensive Plan. To make, update and adopt a Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the City. This may include any areas outside its boundaries that, in the Planning Commission's judgment, bear relation to the planning of the City. The Planning Commission may cooperate with other Planning Commissions and organizations in connection with planning for areas beyond the corporate limits of Oklahoma City.

B.

Zoning Procedures.

(1)

To hear and make recommendations to the City Council on zoning text and map amendments.

(2)

To hear and make recommendations to the City Council on applications for special permit uses.

(3)

To hear and make recommendations to the City Council on applications for planned unit developments.

C.

Subdivision Regulations. To adopt regulations governing the subdivision of land within its jurisdiction.

D.

Consultation and Recommendation Concerning Public Improvements. To recommend programs for public structures and improvements, and for the financing thereof, to the appropriate public officials. It shall be part of the Planning Commission's duties to consult with and advise public officials and agencies, public utility companies, civic, educational, professional and other organizations, and citizens to protect or carry out the Comprehensive Plan.

E.

Examining and Surveying Lands. The Planning Commission, its members, officers and City staff, in the performance of their functions, may enter upon any land and make examinations and surveys, and place and maintain necessary monuments and marks thereon.

F.

Public Officials to Provide Information. All public officials shall, upon request, furnish the Planning Commission, within a reasonable time, such available information as it may require for its work.

G.

Staff and Financing. The Planning Commission may recommend such employees, as it deems necessary, for its work. Their appointment, promotion, demotion and removal shall be the responsibility of the City Manager. The Commission may also recommend to the City Council the employment of City planners, engineers, architects and consultants for such other services as it may require. The City Council shall provide funds for the salaries of employees and the expenses of the Commission in the same manner as for other functions of the City government.

3150.3. Membership, Terms and Organization.

A.

Membership. The Planning Commission shall consist of nine members, who shall reside in the City and whom the Mayor, with the consent and approval of the City Council, shall appoint. At least one member shall be appointed from each ward. The members shall hold no other municipal office, except that one member shall be a member of the Board of Adjustment.

B.

Officers. The Planning Commission shall elect a Chairperson and other officers who shall each serve for one year or until his/her successor takes office, and shall each be eligible for re-election.

C.

Compensation. All members of the Planning Commission shall serve without compensation.

D.

Term of Office. The term of each member of the Planning Commission shall be six years or until his successor takes office.

E.

Removal of Members. Members of the Planning Commission may be removed by the Mayor for cause upon the filing of written charges and after a public hearing before the City Council for insufficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance.

F.

Vacancies. Members may be appointed to fill the remainder of vacant terms by the Mayor, with the consent and approval of the City Council.

3150.4. Meetings and Procedures.

A.

Meetings. The Planning Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month.

B.

Presiding Officer. The Chairperson or, in his/her absence, the Acting Chairperson, shall preside over meetings, administer oaths and may request the attendance of witnesses. The Chairperson shall also have the authority to call special meetings of the Planning Commission.

C.

Quorum. Five members of the Planning Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

D.

Open to Public. All meetings of the Planning Commission shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act (25 O.S. § 301 et seq.). Any person, or his duly appointed representative, shall be entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Commission.

E.

Rules. The Planning Commission shall adopt its own rules of procedure not in conflict with Oklahoma statutes or the City Code.

F.

Vote. Action taken at any meeting shall require the concurring vote of a majority of all members comprising the Planning Commission.

G.

Records. The Planning Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its public hearings and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the Planning Director's office and shall be public record.

3150.5. Overruling Planning Commission Action by City Council. Any action of the Planning Commission, as set forth in any report, recommendation, order or decision of the Commission, which, by law, is required to be submitted to the City Council for approval, disapproval or further action, may be overruled by the City Council only by the vote of not less than a majority of the entire membership of the City Council.

(Ord. No. 27391, § 1, 8-15-23)

State Law reference— Planning commission, 11 O.S. § 47-103 et seq.

3200.1. Establishment. The City of Oklahoma City has previously established the Board of Adjustment.

3200.2. Powers. The Board of Adjustment shall have the following powers:

A.

Special Exceptions. To hear and make final decisions on applications for special exceptions. In acting upon such applications, the Board shall be limited to granting special exceptions solely for the uses specified in a zoning district or as may otherwise be specifically listed in Section 59-4250.1 (Special Exception Uses) of this chapter.

B.

Variances. To hear and make final decisions on applications for variances.

C.

Administrative Appeals. To hear and make final decisions on appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Planning Director or an administrative official in the enforcement or interpretation of this chapter.

D.

Interpretations.

(1)

To interpret the provisions of this chapter where physical features existing on the ground vary from those shown on the Official Zoning Districts Map.

(2)

To permit the extension of district regulations where a district boundary line divides a lot of record in single ownership.

E.

Reconstruction of Nonconformities. To permit the reconstruction of a nonconforming building which has been destroyed, or partially destroyed, by more than 60 percent by fire or natural causes where the Board shall find some compelling public necessity requiring reconstruction of the nonconforming building.

3200.3. Membership, Terms and Organization.

A.

Membership. The Board of Adjustment shall consist of five members, who shall reside in the City and whom the Mayor, with the consent and approval of the City Council, shall appoint. The members shall hold no other municipal office, except that one member shall be a member of the Planning Commission.

B.

Officers. The Board of Adjustment shall elect a Chairperson who shall serve for one year or until his/her successor takes office, and shall be eligible for re-election. No person shall simultaneously serve as Chairperson for the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment.

C.

Compensation. All members of the Board of Adjustment shall serve without compensation.

D.

Term of Office. The term of each member of the Board of Adjustment shall be three years or until his/her successor takes office. The term of the member from the Planning Commission shall be concurrent with his/her term on the Planning Commission.

E.

Removal of Members. Members of the Board of Adjustment may be removed by the Mayor for cause upon the filing of written charges and after a public hearing before the City Council for insufficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance.

F.

Vacancies. Members may be appointed to fill the remainder of vacant terms by the Mayor, with the consent and approval of the City Council.

3200.4. Meetings and Procedures.

A.

Meetings. The Board of Adjustment shall hold at least one regular meeting each month. Additional meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairperson or at the request of a majority of the members of the Board.

B.

Presiding Officer. The Chairperson or, in his/her absence, the Acting Chairperson, shall preside over the meeting, administer oaths and may request the attendance of witnesses.

C.

Quorum. Three members of the Board of Adjustment shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

D.

Open to Public. All meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act (25 O.S. § 301 et seq.). Any person, or his duly appointed representative, shall be entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Commission.

E.

Rules. The Board of Adjustment shall adopt its own rules of procedure not in conflict with Oklahoma statutes or the City Code.

F.

Vote. Action taken at any meeting shall require the concurring vote of three members of the Board of Adjustment.

G.

Records. The Board of Adjustment shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or, if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep records of its public hearings and other official actions, all of which shall be immediately filed in the Planning Director's office and shall be public record.

State Law reference— Board of Adjustment, 11 O.S. § 44-101 et seq.

3250.1. Establishment. There is hereby created the Downtown Design Commission.

3250.2. Powers. The Downtown Design Commission shall have the following powers:

A.

To administer the design review process for the DBD, DTD-1, DTD-2 Districts and the Bricktown Core (BC) Development District.

B.

To issue Certificates of Approval for property located within the DBD, DTD-1, DTD-2 Districts and the Bricktown Core (BC) Development District.

C.

To comment upon and provide recommendations on actions proposed to other City boards, committees, and commissions with respect to the effect of such actions upon the Districts.

3250.3 Membership, Terms and Organization.

A.

Membership. The Downtown Design Commission shall consist of nine members. These members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council, and shall be composed as follows:

(1)

A minimum of four members shall be either a registered architect, a landscape architect, an urban planner, or a licensed civil engineer.

(2)

A minimum of two members shall be licensed real estate professionals.

(3)

A minimum of one member shall be knowledgeable in the field of historic preservation.

(4)

A minimum of one member shall be a tenant or property owner in the Bricktown Core Development District.

(5)

A minimum of one member shall be a tenant or property owner in one of the Downtown Districts.

(6)

All members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.

B.

Terms of Membership.

(1)

The term of each Commissioner shall be for three years, or until their successor takes office. Members may be appointed to fill the remainder of vacant terms.

(2)

No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms, provided however, the initial appointments at the time of creation of the Commission for terms less than three years or the terms served for the purpose of filling vacancies shall not be considered as counting towards the three consecutive term limits set forth in this section.

(3)

Members who have served three consecutive terms may be reappointed after having rotated off the Commission for at least one full year.

C.

Chair/Vice Chair. The Downtown Design Commission shall elect a Chair, and a Vice Chair and create and fill other offices as it deems necessary. The term of the Chair and Vice Chair shall be one year.

D.

Removal of Members. Members may be removed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council, for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. The Mayor shall file a written statement of the reason for the removal. Members may resign with the Mayor's acceptance of a letter of resignation.

E.

Staff Assistance. The Planning Director and staff shall assist the Commission in discharging its duties. The Planning Director, or designee, shall attend and keep written findings and records of all meetings. Staff shall act in an advisory capacity only and may participate in the Commission's discussion, but shall have no vote.

3250.4 Meetings and Procedures.

A.

Organization and Rules. The Commission shall hold at least one regular public meeting each month, provided however, meetings may be cancelled with appropriate notification to the City Clerk. Staff shall keep a public record of the Commission's actions and documentation.

B.

Quorum. Five members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless there is a vacancy in the membership, in which case, a quorum shall be a majority of the active members. Action taken by the Commission at any meeting shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of members present, less those members who recuse themselves, stated for the record, for any reason, in a matter before the Commission.

C.

Public Hearing and Notice Requirements. Public Hearing and Notice requirements for all items heard by the Downtown Design Commission shall be as specified in Section 59-4150.3 and Section 59-4150.5.

D.

Compilation of Notification List. The notification of all property owners within a 150-foot radius as required by this Paragraph (1) above shall be provided by staff.

(Ord. No. 24009, § 2, 2-2-10; Ord. No. 24609, § 2, 2-19-13; Ord. No. 24901, § 1, 6-10-14; Ord. No. 27658, § 2, 7-30-24)

3300.1 Establishment. The City of Oklahoma City has previously established the Historic Preservation Commission.

3300.2 Powers. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, the Historic Preservation Commission shall have the following powers:

A.

To prepare, or cause to be prepared, a comprehensive inventory of historical, architectural and archeological resources within the City.

B.

To prepare, or cause to be prepared, a general historic preservation plan to be incorporated within the Comprehensive Plan.

C.

To prepare findings of fact relating to the recommendation for designation of historical, architectural and archeological resources.

D.

To prepare findings of fact pursuant to action taken by the Historic Preservation Commission relating to Certificates of Appropriateness.

E.

To recommend to the City Council the acquisition of development rights, façade, conservation, or preservation easements and the development of historic preservation plans.

F.

To recommend to the City Council grants from Federal and State agencies, private groups and individuals, and the utilization of budgetary appropriations to promote the preservation of historical, architectural or archeological resources. When so directed by the City Council, the Historic Preservation Commission may oversee historical projects or programs.

G.

To recommend to the City Council the need for employing staff and making contracts with technical experts for the furtherance of the Historic Preservation Commission's work.

H.

To promulgate rules governing the meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission and the standards for materials presented to the Historic Preservation Commission.

I.

To increase public awareness of the value of historical, architectural or archeological resources by developing and participating in public information programs, by recommending the update of the preservation program, by the giving of advice to owners or residents of such resources as to the problems and techniques of preservation work, and, further, by placing monuments and markers at historic sites, as chosen by the Historic Preservation Commission.

J.

To keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings, including voting records, attendance, resolutions, findings of facts, determinations and decisions.

K.

To recommend to the City Council and/or Planning Commission historic designations, and amendments to this chapter and the City Code.

L.

To comment upon and provide recommendations to the City Council, Planning Commission, other City Boards, Committees and Commissions on actions of other governmental units with respect to the effect of such actions upon historic, architectural and archeological resources.

M.

To investigate complaints, conduct hearings and recommend the commencement of actions to enforce the provisions of this section.

N.

To conduct a periodic review of the status of designated landmarks and historic districts, and provide periodic reports on the findings of said review, along with any resolutions for action as considered appropriate, to the City Council.

O.

To undertake any other functions imposed by this chapter, or which may be specified by the City Council.

3300.3. Membership, Terms and Organization.

A.

Membership. The Historic Preservation Commission shall consist of nine members, who shall reside in the City, and whom the Mayor, with the consent and approval of the City Council, shall appoint. Six members shall live within or own commercial property within a Historic Landmark or Historic Preservation District designated by the City, and three members may live in or outside the designated districts. No more than two members shall be from the same Historic Landmark or Historic Preservation District.

The Historic Preservation Commission shall include members with the following qualifications:

(1)

Two members shall be registered architects.

(2)

One member shall be a licensed real estate professional.

(3)

One member shall be a historian or urban planner.

(4)

One member shall be an attorney.

All members shall have demonstrated experience in historic preservation, an interest in the historic traditions of the City, and have knowledge or demonstrated experience in the fields of history, architecture, architectural history, urban history, City planning, urban design, historic real estate development, or historic preservation.

B.

Officers. The Historic Preservation Commission shall elect a Chairperson who shall serve for one year or until his/her successor takes office, and shall be eligible for re-election.

C.

Compensation. All members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall serve without compensation.

D.

Term of Office. The term of each member of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be three years or until his/her successor takes office. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms. Members who have served three consecutive terms may be reappointed after having rotated off the Commission for at least one full three-year term.

E.

Removal of Members. Members of the Historic Preservation Commission may be removed by the Mayor for cause upon the filing of written charges and after a public hearing before the City Council for insufficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance.

F.

Vacancies. Members may be appointed to fill the remainder of vacant terms by the Mayor, with the consent and approval of the City Council.

3300.4. Meetings and Procedures.

A.

Meetings. All meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be held at the call of the Chairperson, or at the request of the majority of the members of the Historic Preservation Commission.

B.

Presiding Officer. The Chairperson or, in his absence, the Acting Chairperson, shall preside over the meeting, administer oaths and may request the attendance of witnesses.

C.

Attendance. Members of the Historic Preservation Commission are required to attend at least two-thirds of the regularly scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meetings over a one calendar year period. Failure to achieve this level of attendance shall result in the termination of the member's tenure with the Historic Preservation Commission and the Mayor may make an appointment to fill the vacancy. The Historic Preservation Commission Chairperson shall notify the Mayor when a deficiency in attendance has occurred.

D.

Quorum. Five members of the Historic Preservation Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business unless there is a vacancy in the membership, in which case it shall be a majority of the active members and action taken at any meeting shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members of the Historic Preservation Commission.

E.

Open to Public. All meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act (25 O.S. § 301 et seq.). Any person, or his duly appointed representative, shall be entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Historic Preservation Commission.

F.

Rules. The Historic Preservation Commission shall adopt its own rules for the conduct of its business not in conflict with Oklahoma Statutes or the City Code.

G.

Vote. Action taken at any meeting shall require the concurring vote of a majority of the members of the Historic Preservation Commission who are present at the meeting.

H.

Records. The Historic Preservation Commission shall keep a record of its proceedings, a copy of which shall be filed for public view in the office of the Planning Director.

I.

Planning Director's Role. The Planning Director, or his/her designee, shall act as Historic Preservation Officer and shall attend and keep the minutes of all meetings. He or she shall act in an advisory capacity only and may participate in the Commission's discussions but shall have no vote. The Director and the staff of the Planning Department shall assist the Historic Preservation Commission in discharging its duties.

J.

Hearings.

(1)

All hearings before the Commission to consider and/or act upon an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or other business shall be video-recorded in their entirety. Such video-recording shall be maintained by the Historic Preservation Officer for a period of not less than 60 days following the final decision of the Commission on the application.

(2)

All persons wishing to appear as a witness before the Commission to give testimony in support of, or in opposition to, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness shall first identify themselves by name and address on the record.

(3)

The Chairperson of the Commission shall admit into evidence all exhibits offered by witnesses in support of, or in opposition to, an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, which the Chairpersons determine to be authentic and reasonably material and relevant to the application. A copy of all exhibits submitted to the Commission whether or not admitted into evidence shall be numbered and marked sequentially by the Historic Preservation Officer and shall be retained as a part of the Commission's record in the case.

3300.5. Mediation Hearing.

A.

Filing of Complaints. Citizens may file formal written complaints with the Historic Preservation Officer concerning alleged violations of this chapter.

B.

Scheduling of Hearing. Upon receipt by the Historic Preservation Commission of such a written complaint charging any property owner, resident or occupant of a Historic Landmark or Historic Preservation District with violation of any provision of this chapter, the Historic Preservation Commission may schedule a mediation hearing to consider such complaint.

C.

Notification. The Historic Preservation Officer shall promptly notify the complainant and the person, or persons, alleged to have committed the violation by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, of the time and place of the hearing and the nature of the complaint, and invite the parties to appear and to be heard.

D.

Attendance. Attendance at such hearing shall be voluntary.

E.

Purpose. Such hearing shall be held for the purpose of mediating the dispute that is the subject of the filed complaint and for the further purpose of fostering compliance with this chapter.

F.

Timing. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to require any person, including officers and employees of this City, to delay the filing of any complaint, information or other charging instrument, or to delay the prosecution of any action in law or equity, until the Historic Preservation Commission shall have considered a matter at a mediation hearing.

(Ord. No. 24009, § 2, 2-2-10; Ord. No. 24290, § 1, 6-21-11; Ord. No. 24902, § 1, 6-10-14)

3350.1. Establishment. The City of Oklahoma City has previously established the Urban Design Commission.

3350.2. Powers. The Urban Design Commission shall have the following powers concerning properties within the Urban Design Overlay District, the Scenic River Overlay Design Districts, the Stockyards City Development District, the Stockyards City Transitional Development Overlay District and in other locations designated according to this chapter.

A.

To administer the design review process.

B.

To issue Certificates of Approval.

C.

To comment upon and provide recommendations on actions proposed to other City boards, committees, and commissions with respect to the effect of such actions upon the Districts.

3350.3. Membership, Terms and Organization.

A.

Membership. The Urban Design Commission shall consist of nine members. These members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council, and shall be composed as follows:

(1)

A minimum of three members shall be a tenant or property owners in locations subject to Urban Design Commission review. No more than two such members shall be from the same Urban Design District.

(2)

A minimum of four members shall be employed in the planning, design, historic preservation, or land development professions, and at least one of whom shall be a registered architect.

(3)

A minimum of two members shall be residents of The City of Oklahoma City with demonstrated knowledge of the Urban Design, Scenic River Overlay Design Districts, Stockyards City Core Development District, or Stockyards City Transitional Development Overlay Districts.

B.

Officers. The Urban Design Commission shall elect a Chairperson who shall serve for one year or until their successor takes office, and shall be eligible for re-election.

C.

Compensation. All members of the Urban Design Commission shall serve without compensation.

D.

Term of Office.

(1)

The term of each member of the Urban Design Commission shall be three years or until their successor takes office. Members may be appointed to fill the remainder of vacant terms by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council.

(2)

No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms. Members who have served three consecutive terms may be reappointed after having rotated off the Commission for at least one full year.

E.

Removal of Members. Members of the Urban Design Commission may be removed by the Mayor for cause upon the filing of written charges and after a public hearing before the City Council for insufficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance.

3350.4. Meetings and Procedures.

A.

Meetings. Meetings shall be scheduled monthly; these may be canceled for lack of applications. Special meetings shall be held at the call of the Chairperson or at the request of the majority of the members of the Urban Design Commission.

B.

Presiding Officer. The Chairperson or, in their absence, the Vice Chairperson, shall preside over the meeting, administer oaths and may request the attendance of witnesses.

C.

Attendance. Members of the Urban Design Commission are required to attend at least two-thirds of the regularly scheduled Urban Design Commission meetings over a one calendar year period. Failure to achieve this level of attendance shall result in the termination of the member's tenure with the Urban Design Commission and the Mayor may make an appointment to fill the vacancy. The Urban Design Commission Chairperson shall notify the Mayor when a deficiency in attendance has occurred.

D.

Quorum. Five members of the Urban Design Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless there is a vacancy in the membership, in which case it shall be a majority of the active members.

E.

Open to Public. All meetings of the Urban Design Commission shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meetings Act (25 O.S. § 301 et seq.). Any person shall be entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the Urban Design Commission.

F.

Public Hearing and Notice Requirements. Public hearing and notice requirements for all matters heard by the Urban Design Commission shall be as specified in Sections 59-4150.3. and 59-4150.5.

G.

Rules. The Urban Design Commission shall adopt its own rules of procedure not in conflict with Oklahoma Statutes or the Municipal Code.

H.

Vote. Action taken at any meeting shall require the concurring vote of a majority of the members of the Urban Design Commission who are present at the meeting.

I.

Records. The Urban Design Commission shall keep a record of its proceedings, a copy of which shall be filed for public view in the office of the Planning Director.

(Ord. No. 23821, § 1, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 24009, § 2, 2-2-10; Ord. No. 24291, § 1, 6-21-11; Ord. No. 24901, § 1, 6-10-14; Ord. No. 27658, § 2, 7-30-24)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 27658, § 2, adopted July 30, 2024, repealed § 59-3400, which pertained to Bricktown Urban Design Committee and derived from Ord. No. 23821, § 1, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 24009, § 2, 2-2-10; Ord. No. 25434, § 2, 8-16-16.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 27658, § 2, adopted July 30, 2024, repealed § 59-3450, which pertained to Stockyards City Urban Design Committee and derived from Ord. No. 23821, § 1, 3-24-09; Ord. No. 24009, § 2, 2-2-10; Ord. No. 24901, § 1, 6-10-14.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 27658, § 2, adopted July 30, 2024, repealed § 59-3500, which pertained to Riverfront Design Committee and derived from Ord. No. 24009, § 2, 2-2-10; Ord. No. 24901, § 1, 6-10-14.

3550.1. Establishment. The City of Oklahoma City has previously established the position of Planning Director.

3550.2. Powers. The Planning Director shall have the following powers:

A.

Administration and Enforcement.

(1)

Unless specifically stated otherwise, the provisions of this chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Planning Director or his/her designee.

(2)

The Planning Director shall have all necessary authority on behalf of the City Council to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Such authority shall include the ability to order, in writing, the remedy of any condition found in violation of this chapter and the ability to bring, in concert with the Municipal Counselor, legal action to insure compliance with the provisions, including injunction, abatement or other appropriate action or proceeding.

(3)

In the administration of this chapter, the Planning Director shall be assisted by the appropriate officers, departments, commissions, agencies and boards of the City, and such additional officers, departments, agencies, committees of the City, County, State and Federal governments, as shall be specified and referred to under the various sections of this chapter.

(4)

The Planning Director shall have the authority to conduct inspections of buildings, structures and uses of land to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

(5)

The Planning Director shall insure that copies of zoning maps (such maps shall be dated and clearly marked "unofficial"), the compiled text of this chapter, and bylaws of the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment are available to the public upon request.

B.

Professional Responsibilities. The Planning Director should provide such technical and consultative assistance as may be required by the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Commission, and other boards, commissions and agencies of the City in the exercise of their duties relating to this chapter.

3600.1. Establishment. The City of Oklahoma City has previously established the position of City Clerk.

3600.2. Powers. In addition to those powers set forth in other sections of the City Code, the City Clerk shall have the following powers:

A.

To keep minutes from the proceedings of the City Council on file and to make said minutes available to the public upon request.

B.

To keep record of any Planning Commission recommendation that is forwarded to the City Council on file and to make said records available to the public upon request.