Bill > HB1050

This bill establishes the Efficient Parking Act, which prevents local governments (defined as cities, towns, or counties) from requiring a minimum number of parking spaces for residential, commercial, or industrial properties. The act provides specific definitions, including "disability parking" as spaces reserved for persons with disabilities or veterans with special registration plates, and "Minimum Parking Mandate" as any law or rule that specifies a required number of off-street parking spaces. Importantly, while the bill prohibits local governments from mandating minimum parking requirements, it explicitly preserves their ability to create and enforce ordinances related to disability parking spaces. The act will become effective on November 1, 2025, and will be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1251-1253 of Title 25. By removing mandatory parking requirements, the bill aims to provide local property owners and developers with more flexibility in designing and utilizing their properties, potentially reducing construction costs and allowing for more efficient land use.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1050&Session=2600