What is a historic preservation district?
In Oklahoma City, historic preservation districts basically fall into two categories. They can be a National Register District, basically a recognition that the district is historically significant, or they can be a Historical Preservation or Historical Landmark District. These types are zoning districts, designated by City Council as an area that has special significance, and they are subject to design review when modifications are made to properties in the district. < Back to top of page • How many historic preservation districts are there in Oklahoma City? At present there are 14 National Register Districts, and 10 Historical Preservation and Landmark Districts. < Back to top of page • Are there more areas that could be considered historic preservation districts? It is estimated that there are more than 30 additional districts that could be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also estimated there are several hundred individual buildings outside of these areas t
