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Permits in Old Town Moore, OK — Historic Core Contractor Guide

Old Town Moore is the historic core of the city, centered on Main Street and the original commercial district near 4th and Broadway. The area has a mix of pre-1950 residential, mid-century commercial, and recent infill investment. The neighborhood is close to City Hall, the police station, and most municipal services.

Permit activity in Old Town Moore skews toward small commercial tenant improvement, mixed-use renovation of historic commercial buildings, and residential remodels of older homes. Some buildings on Main Street date to the early 20th century and require careful handling of structural and life-safety issues.

Moore does not have a formal historic preservation overlay or commission. Older buildings are reviewed under the standard 2018 IBC / IRC, with no special design review for facade treatment or materials. This is a meaningful difference from Edmond (Downtown Edmond) or Norman (Campus Corner) where historic district review applies.

Jurisdiction & contacts

Where to file permits in Old Town Moore

Jurisdiction

City of Moore

Department

Moore Community Development

Phone

(405) 793-5053

Address

301 N Broadway Ave, Moore, OK 73160

Typical projects

Common project types in Old Town Moore

  • Commercial tenant improvement on Main Street
  • Mixed-use renovation (apartments above retail)
  • Restaurant build-outs
  • Historic residential remodels
  • Storefront facade work
  • Sign permits along Main Street

Area-specific quirks

What makes Old Town Moore different

No formal historic preservation overlay — older buildings are reviewed under standard 2018 IBC / IRC. Pre-1990 buildings require asbestos NESHAP inspection before any demolition or significant interior work. Older commercial buildings may require structural engineer review for any significant load change. Sign permits in the C-2 corridor along Main Street are commonly under 200 sq ft per business.

Common permits pulled in Old Town Moore

Commercial TI permit
Sign permit
Building permit (residential remodel)
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical
Demolition (pre-1990 buildings: asbestos required)

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Not legal advice. Permitly summarizes publicly available jurisdictional information. Fees, forms, contact numbers, and review processes change. Always confirm current requirements directly with Moore Community Development before submitting an application.