No. 44-January 29-1 Time
Ordinance 26-1.1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, OKLAHOMA (ADOPTED MARCH 20, 1989) BY AMENDING ARTICLE II. SPECIFIC ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 35 (DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT (C-1)), SUBSECTION “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” BY ADOPTING ARCHITECTURAL REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING A REPEALER.
Whereas, The Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance was adopted on March 20, 1989 and is in need of revision due to the immediate development opportunity of the Downtown area and desire to preserve its historic architectural beauty; and,
Whereas, the originally adopted ordinance does not have any provisions regarding facade materials or storefront guidelines; and,
Whereas, the Washington Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this ordinance at their meeting on December 8, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, OKLAHOMA:
Section 1. Amendments. Section 35. Downtown Commercial Zoning District (C-1), Subsection “Special Requirements” shall now have an additional item #5, which shall read:
5. Facade alterations and storefront guidelines.
a. Applicability: all exterior modifications to contributing structures or infill development
b. Standards:
i. Original materials (brick, wood, stone) should be retained or repaired whenever possible.
ii. Replacement materials must closely match the original in appearance and texture.
iii. Blank walls along street-facing facades are not permitted. New facades must include:
a. A defined base, middle, and top (cornice);
b. A storefront zone with at least 60% transparency;
c. Architectural detailing that reflects historic patterns (e.g., transoms, recessed entries).
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of these Ordinances are, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of these Ordinances.
Section 3. Repealer. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
ADOPTED AND PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Washington, Oklahoma, on the 13 day of January, 2026.
SIGNED by the Mayor of the Town of Washington on this 13 day of January, 2026.
/s/ Joel Siria
Joel Siria, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Kasey Lesher
Kasey Lesher, Town Clerk
Approved as to form this 13 day of January, 2026.
/s/ Christopher C. Lind
Municipal Attorney
(SEAL)
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