St. Louis Park winter parking
October 1st, 2007 Posted in CommunityExceptions - winter parking
There are some exceptions to the winter parking ordinance - but only in a few neighborhoods where parking is exceptionally limited because of apartment buildings or commercial businesses. In these areas, parking on the first day of snowplowing is allowed. On the second day, however, vehicles must be moved to a plowed street. Vehicles that aren’t moved are subject to ticketing and towing.
To find out if a portion of a street is exempt, call (952) 924-2563.
Parking Permits During Snowplowing -
Households that do not have enough space to park at least two vehicles off the street, may apply for a parking permit if they meet one of these criteria:
The household has no garage or driveway (no permit fee, limit two permits per household)
The household has off-street parking for only one vehicle but owns two vehicles (no permit fee, limit one permit per household)
The household has off-street parking for only one vehicle but owns three or more vehicles (one free permit and $125 for one additional permit, limit two permits per household)
The household has off-street parking for two vehicles but owns three or more vehicles ($125 per permit, limit two permits per household)
The household requires the aid of a licensed caregiver and does not have off-street parking for the caregiver’s vehicle ($25 for caregiver’s permit; limit of one caregiver permit per household).
To have a permit application mailed to you, call (952) 924-2555
or click here for the permit.
Even if you have a parking permit, you must move your car to a plowed street on the second day of plowing. If you don’t dig out your car and move it to a plowed street, you can be ticketed and towed. When you move your car, don’t park too close to snow left behind by plows when they went around parked cars.
Parking: Winter - Snowplowing
Parking is banned every time - Day Or Night - Snowfall Reaches 3 Inches!
Don’t wait for a “snow emergency” to move your car. On-street parking is automatically banned - whether it’s 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. - as soon as snow accumulation reaches three inches. Vehicles parked on unplowed streets can be ticketed and towed.
When On-Street Parking Is Allowed
On-street parking is allowed as soon as streets have been plowed to the curb.
When snow accumulation is less than three inches, plows will be dispatched but parking is not banned. However, snowplow drivers can do a better job of clearing streets if you park off the street even during minor snowfalls. If you aren’t sure if parking is banned, call the Winter Parking Hotline at (952) 924-2180.
Vehicles Can Be Ticketed And Towed
Vehicles parked on unplowed streets will be ticketed. If they’re not moved within 12 hours of being ticketed, they can be towed. Ticket and towing charges can include any of the following and can be higher
$30 minimum parking ticket (fee can be higher)
$44.70 minimum towing charge (additional charges if the vehicle must be shoveled out or weighs more than one ton)
$25 storage fee per day
$10 notification fee.
If You’re Plowed In, Ticketed Or Towed
If your vehicle is ticketed or plowed-in, dig it out immediately and move it to a driveway, garage or plowed street. City ordinance prohibits vehicles from parking within 50 feet (about two car lengths) of any snow left behind when plows went around parked cars. You can be ticketed and towed if you park too close to an unplowed area of the street.
If your vehicle is towed, call All Hours Towing at (952) 546-7211 to find out where to pick up your vehicle.
Avoid Ticketing And Towing
To avoid the risk of ticketing and towing, please pay attention to the weather forecast. If snowfall is predicted - regardless of depth - don’t take a chance: park on the driveway or in your garage. If you’re going to be away from home, don’t leave your car on the street.
If you aren’t sure if parking is banned, call the Winter Parking Hotline at (952) 924-2180. Parking bans are not listed on this web site due to the risk of untimely server or related problems. When you look out your window, if it looks like snowfall has or will accumulate, please move your car.
Another way to avoid a ticket and towing is simply to make it your winter habit to park off the street, especially at night.
City ordinance prohibits vehicles from being parked within 50 feet (about two car lengths) of any snow left behind when plows went around parked cars. You can be ticketed and towed if you park too close to an unplowed area of the street.