In many Twin Cities’ neighborhoods, residents come together for annual National Night Out block parties. (In fact, in 2011, Minneapolis was tops in NNO participation among cities with populations over 250,000.) All over the city, plans are made, residential block event permits are obtained and crock pots are readied. On that one night a year, neighbors socialize, kids play together, and everyone feels more closely connected.
Alternate side parking is in effect 24/7 year-round by default unless a particular block has parking-related signage stipulating otherwise.
• Vehicles parked on the street must be moved every 24 hours.
• Vehicles parked on the street must be a minimum of…
o 7’ from alleys and driveways (even one’s own driveway)
o 10’ from fire hydrants
o 20’ from crosswalks
o 30’ from stop signs
• No parking is permitted in alleys, on boulevards (the grass between the sidewalk and the street), and front yards. (Backyard parking is permitted in a gravel or paved driveway. Parking also is permitted in one side yard extending toward the street at the front of the property but only on a paved driveway.)
• Notes:
o Anyone can utilize the street parking in front of a residence. It is not reserved for the homeowner or renter.
o There is no prohibition against parking across the street from a driveway.
o There is no limit to the number of vehicles that a single person or residence can park on city streets.
To report parking infractions during business hours, please call either of the following:
• Parking Services 218-730-5419 (typically Anna Douglas)
• Parking Manager 218-730-5178 (Matthew Kennedy)
To report parking infractions after hours and on weekends, please call 911.
Infractions on private property may be addressed by one or more of the following:
• Police officers
• Building officials
• Zoning staff
• Fire department staff
