Okla. Stat. tit. 19, § 19-866.10

A. 1. The metropolitan area planning commission shall prepare,

adopt, and from time to time revise, amend, extend or add to a plan

or plans for the development of the metropolitan area. The plan or

plans may be published and collectively shall be known as the

metropolitan comprehensive plan.

2. The comprehensive plan shall be developed:

a. for the purpose of bringing about an orderly,

coordinated, physical development in accordance with

the present and future needs of such area,

b. to conserve the natural resources of the area,

c. to ensure efficient expenditure of public funds, and

d. to promote the health, safety, convenience,

prosperity, and general welfare of the people of the

area and the state.

3. The metropolitan comprehensive plan shall:

a. set forth the policy recommendations of the

metropolitan area planning commission in regard to the

physical development of the metropolitan area,

b. contain a statement of the objectives, standards and

principles sought to be embodied therein,

c. contain recommendations for the most desirable pattern

of land use within the metropolitan area, in the light

of the best available information concerning:

(1) topography, climate, soil and underground

conditions, water courses and bodies of water and

other natural or environmental factors,

(2) the present and prospective economic bases of the

metropolitan area, past and future trends of

industry, population or other developments and

the habits and standards of life of the people of

the metropolitan area, and

(3) the relation of land use within the metropolitan

area to land use in adjoining areas,

d. insofar as appropriate, indicate areas for residential

uses and maximum recommended densities therein; areas

for manufacturing and industrial uses, with

classification of such areas in accordance with their

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compatibility with land use in adjoining areas; areas

for the concentration of wholesale and retail business

and other commercial uses; areas for recreational uses

and areas for open spaces; and areas for mixed uses,

e. include the circulation pattern recommended for the

metropolitan area, including routes and terminals of

transit, transportation and communication facilities

whether used for movement within the metropolitan area

or for the movement from and to adjoining areas,

f. include recommendations concerning the need for and

the proposed general location of public and private

works and facilities, such as utilities, flood control

works, water reservoirs and pollution control

facilities,

g. include such other recommendations of the metropolitan

area planning commission concerning current and

impending problems as may affect the metropolitan

areas as a whole, and

h. be based on studies of physical, social, economic and

governmental conditions and trends.

B. 1. Before the adoption, amendment, or extension of the plan

or portions thereof, the commission shall hold at least one public

hearing thereon.

2. Such hearing may be adjourned from time to time.

C. The commission may recommend for adoption or denial by the

municipal council and/or, as appropriate, the board of county

commissioners the comprehensive plan in whole or part, and

subsequently may recommend the adoption or denial of any amendment

or extension of the plan or portions thereof.

D. 1. Before the metropolitan comprehensive plan or part

thereof has the status of an official plan, the plan shall be

submitted to and shall have the approval of the municipal council

insofar as such plan affects the area within the city limits of the

municipality. In addition, the plan shall have the approval of the

board of county commissioners, insofar as such plan affects the

balance of the county excluding, however, any area within any

incorporated municipality located within the balance of the county.
submitted to and shall have the approval of the municipal council

insofar as such plan affects the area within the city limits of the

municipality. In addition, the plan shall have the approval of the

board of county commissioners, insofar as such plan affects the

balance of the county excluding, however, any area within any

incorporated municipality located within the balance of the county.

2. The council and the board may approve the plan in whole or

in part, or return the plan or any portion thereof to the commission

for further consideration.

3. Any part so approved shall immediately become in full force

and effect as to the area covered by the approved portion of such

plan.

4. Should the council or board fail to act upon such plan

within forty-five (45) days from the date of its submission by the

commission, such plan shall be deemed to be approved by said council

or board and shall have the status of an official plan for the area.

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E. After the adoption of the comprehensive plan, or part

thereof, an attested copy shall be certified by the commission and

by the approving authority and shall be certified to the county

clerk of such county as a public record and certified to the clerks

of such incorporated areas as may be covered or affected by the

plan.