Oklahoma City is adopting new sign codes next month that will trigger broad changes in how residents handle temporary signs, dilapidated signs and mural designs.
The new codes are aimed at compelling businesses to better maintain their signage and to beautify neighborhoods and business areas throughout the city.
The Oklahoma City Council approved the codes Tuesday as part of an ordinance focused on beautification efforts, which also included a section on mural installation.
Ward 8 Councilman Mark Stonecipher explained that the proposed amendment had been in the works for years, but after recent federal court cases on the implementation of zoning restrictions, the ordinance needed adjustments.
The ordinance was lengthy, with numerous community organizations and stakeholders reflected in its details, and several changes are expected to start in March. In some cases, there’s more regulation; in other cases, there’s actually less.
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