City of Norman Accomplishments
Leader in Norman
1st City in Oklahoma to adopt the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement
1st City in the United States to have a "Water's Worth It" Proclamation
1st LEED Fire Station in Oklahoma. LEED Certified Projects
1st Gray Water Ordinance in the state
1st Alternative Fuel Sanitation Truck in Oklahoma
1st Municipal Compost Facility in Oklahoma
Planning
Plan Norman - 2018
Center City Form Based Code for core Norman - 2019
Transportation and Fleet
1. Fuel Conservation Policy was adopted in 2008
2. An alternative fuel program approved in 2009 established a purchasing protocol for new vehicles
3. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel facility 2012
4. Installed electric charging stations at municipal buildings and throughout the city.
5. Adopted a Comprehensive Transportation Plan in 2014 to integrate vehicular, walking, bicycling and transit use.
6. Created a Bicycle Advisory Board
7. Hired a Public Transportation Manager in 2019
8. Norman was named a Bike Friendly Community in 2016
9. Created a Bike Map
10. Public Transportation through Embark
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation
1. Greenhouse gas emissions baseline established for the year 2000
2. All Norman traffic signals have LED displays
3. Energy compliance report is required for commercial projects which includes mandatory inspections
4. Home Energy Rating System (HERS)
5. Adopted Sierra Club's Ready for 100 Resolution
6. Adopted updates by the Environmental Control Advisory Board's for the Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement Resolution
7. Water Reclamation Facility and the Water Treatment Facility increased pump efficiencies and reduced energy consumption
Waste Diversion
Recycling
1. Mandatory curbside recycling - decreasing waste stream tonnage by 23%
2. Three recycling drop-off centers located throughout the City of Norman
Compost and Yard Waste
1. Compost and mulch is available to Norman residents at no cost
2. Yard waste collection - weekly curbside pickup
Seasonal Clean-up
a. Free service at the Transfer Station on Saturday during seasonal clean-up
Household Hazardous Waste
1. Annual collection events
a. Since inception of the event, over 2.2 million pounds of chemicals and other items have been collected
Fats, Oils, and Grease program
1. Beginning in 2005, mandatory program was approved for food establishments that produce waste grease
Parks and Recreation
1. Established Adopt-A-Park
2. Hired a Forester
3. Created a Tree Board
4. Esablished a Community Forestry Plan
5. Recognized as a Tree City USA since 2005
6. A Tree Protection Ordinance was adopted in 2019
7. Utility Vegetation Management Ordinance was adopted in 2019
Water Conservation and Protection
3. Rain Sensors and Freeze Gauge Ordinance
4. Water Quality Protection Zone Ordinance
5. Manufactured Fertilizer Ordinance
Public Education examples
3. Water's Worth It Poster Contest/Art Show
5. Social Media