Beautification
Beautification plays a key part in the indentity of your neighborhood
You've probably heard the phrase "when you look good, you feel good." That's why it should come as no surprise that the same concept applies for your neighborhood! When you work to establish activated open spaces, tree lines, public art and more, you are working to build an identity neighbors connect with. Beautification means something different for each neighborhood, making it a great way to connect with different generations and cultures in the place you all call home.
The Neighborhood and District Identification Street Marker Sign Topper program is to establish design requirements for neighborhoods and/or districts identification sign toppers and an application permit fees process for parties seeking to have sign toppers installed above City maintained street marker assemblies that are installed within the public right-of-way.
Applicants requesting to designate an area by the use of street sign toppers are responsible for identifying their neighborhood and/or district boundaries. The designation of an area is the first step in the process and needs to be completed well before making the initial sign topper application with the City. Sign topper applicants must confer with the residents of the designated area through a public consultation process and must be able to demonstrate consensus amongst all involved/affected.
Program applicants must furnish a map of the area to be designated using sign toppers. The map needs to show neighborhood/district boundaries and significant features or subdivision boundaries need to be clearly illustrated on the map. Neighborhood/district boundaries need to reflect at least one of the
following conditions: an area of unique architecture or historic significance; a commercial district; a ceremonial purpose (such as a parade route, festival area, major sporting event course, etc.); an established neighborhood whether a specific subdivision or a zoning district covering several additions; a City identified district.
The names and graphics appearing on sign toppers shall be unique, distinctive and clearly associated to the area that it is intended to represent. Names should convey a sense of place and community and should celebrate the distinguishing characteristics of the neighborhood/district. Names should be understandable, recognizable and explainable to the citizens of the community.
Under the program, applicants are responsible for proposing locations and, if approved, production of the sign toppers in accordance with the program’s application requirements and payment to the City of an application and an installation fee on a per sign topper basis. The City will be responsible for the installation but not the maintenance of sign toppers installed under this program.
Applicants must agree to all terms and conditions of the program and pay all fees associated with the program prior to installation of the applicant-provided sign toppers by the City.
Sign Topper Application and Instructions
Sign Topper Criteria and Guidelines
If your neighborhood would like to learn more about this program please call us at (405) 528-6322 and visit with a Community Organizer to get started.
Public art is a great way to get neighbors engaged and involved.
The links below are to websites of other organizations, both private and government. (Neighborhood Alliance has no control over the content of these websites.)
Oklahoma City Beautiful
A nonprofit organization working to improve the image and appearance of Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Parks & Public Space Initiative
Through the Parks & Public Space Initiative, the Oklahoma City Community Foundation provides grants for landscaping and beautification projects throughout Oklahoma County.
The City of Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department
Information on city parks and programs available throughout Oklahoma City.
The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department - Murals
Information regarding murals and its approval process in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry-Information regarding agriculture in the state of Oklahoma.