Parking Rules in Washington County, MN (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Washington County, Minnesota.
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Driveway Rules
Washington County requires off-street parking areas to be improved with a durable, dustless surface graded to drain, not bare dirt or grass. Crushed rock is allowed only for residential parking serving up to four units; every other use must pave with asphalt, concrete or an engineer-approved substitute before occupancy.
Washington County Off-Street Parking Surface Rule
Some RestrictionsWashington County Development Code, Chapter Two § 1.9(1)
(1) Surface and Drainage. Off-street parking areas shall be improved with a durable and dustless surface. Such areas shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water accumulation within the parking area. Durable and dustless surfaces may include crushed rock and similar treatment for parking accessory to residential structures up to and including four (4) units; all other uses ...
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
Washington County prohibits parking or storing motor vehicles over one ton with commercial plates, and commercially licensed trailers, on residential or agricultural properties except while loading or servicing. Residential parking is otherwise limited to passenger cars and one truck under 12,000 pounds per dwelling unit.
Washington County Bars Commercial Vehicle Storage at Homes
Significant RestrictionsWashington County Development Code, Chapter Two § 1.9(3)(B), (D)
(B) Motor vehicles over one (1) ton capacity bearing a commercial license and commercially licensed trailers shall not be parked or stored on residential properties or agricultural properties (with the exception of trucks/tractors directly associated with the agricultural use) except when loading, unloading or rendering service. ... (D) Off-street parking facilities accessory to residential use...
Abandoned Vehicles
Washington County gives property owners just seven consecutive days to store an inoperable car or truck outside an enclosed building. Chapter Two Section 1.1(4)(E) of the Development Code bans parking an inoperable passenger vehicle or truck outdoors past that week-long window anywhere except a licensed vehicle reduction yard.
Washington County 7-Day Inoperable Vehicle Limit
Some RestrictionsWashington County Development Code, Chapter Two § 1.1(4)(E)
(E) Inoperable Vehicles. Inoperable passenger vehicles and trucks shall not be parked outside of an enclosed building on any property other than an authorized vehicle reduction yard for a period exceeding seven (7) consecutive days.
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