Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 06-01-2026
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Consideration, discussion and possible preview of an ordinance amending Chapter 7, Business Regulations And Licenses, of the City of Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances; specifically amending Section 7.3, Door-to-door peddler solicitation; restrictions, registration, penalties, to add the No-Knock List, License Revocation, and License Reinstatement Fee; repealing all ordinances to the contrary; and declaring an emergency
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Background:
The City of Broken Arrow has received overwhelming resident support for the creation of a voluntary No-Knock List to address concerns regarding door-to-door peddlers and solicitors.
A community survey conducted in May 2026 received responses from more than 2,800 Broken Arrow residents and produced the following key findings, which serve as legislative findings supporting the proposed ordinance. Some of the results included 95% of respondents support the City maintaining a voluntary No-Knock List containing addresses of residents who do not want peddlers knocking on their door to sell goods or services.93% of respondents indicated they would be willing to submit their address each year (via a simple online form) to remain on the list. 49% of respondents reported that they or someone in their household has had a bad experience with a door-to-door solicitor who did not leave when asked, ignored posted signs, or otherwise made them feel unsafe. Residents cited the following reasons for wanting to be on the list, including to protect their privacy (35%), avoid potential crime 31% and avoid potential fraud 31%.
96% of respondents said it would be helpful to receive an annual reminder from the City about the opportunity to renew their address on the No-Knock List. Notably, 93% of respondents own their home.
The attached draft ordinance creates the framework for the No-Knock List, requires licensed peddlers to obtain and honor the list, provides for license revocation for viol...
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