Oklahoma HB2972 allows county voters to propose and enact ordinances regulating wind and solar energy facilities through initiative petitions.
Oklahoma HB2972 grants legal voters the authority to propose and enact county ordinances regulating commercial wind and solar energy facilities in unincorporated areas through initiative petitions. These ordinances can address setbacks, height, density, and spacing of facilities, and mitigation of noise, shadow flicker, lighting, and visual impact. The Oklahoma Corporation Commission must maintain a database of enacted county ordinances. The initiative petition process includes signature collection, ballot title preparation, and a public vote.
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