Bloomington, MN Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited Types
- Boom, dump, cargo, semi-tractors, tow trucks
- Height Limit
- 7 ft 6 in (additional restrictions above)
- Allowed Locations
- Garage or approved driveway only
- City Code
- Chapter 8 / §21.301.06
Summary
Bloomington prohibits many commercial vehicles on residential property including boom trucks, cargo trucks, dump trucks, semi-tractors, tow trucks, and mobile construction equipment. Vehicles over 7 ft 6 in tall face additional restrictions. Permitted vehicles may park only in garages, on approved paved driveways, or unpaved driveways not required to be paved.
Non-residential vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored in residential areas, subject to exceptions. Non-residential vehicles include: Boom trucks, Cargo trucks, Dump trucks, Farm implements, Fire trucks, Hearses, Semi-trailer tractors, Step vans, Tank trucks, Tow trucks, Mobile construction equipment. In addition, all vehicles taller than seven feet six inches or longer than 22 feet are prohibited. Only one taxicab, limousine or vehicle with a snowplow blade is allowed per property. Exceptions: Vehicles loading, unloading or rendering a service; Valid handicapped licensed vehicles; Vehicles otherwise prohibited may park on the private driveway portion of a residential lot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., if the driver is a resident stopping home for lunch or break.
Full Breakdown
Bloomington restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones. Restrictions typically apply to vehicles over 10,000 lbs, vehicles with oversized commercial signage, and multi-axle vehicles. Overnight storage of heavy trucks, semi-trailers, and construction equipment in residential areas is prohibited. Temporary parking for active deliveries or service calls is allowed. MN Stat. §169.34 governs general parking prohibitions statewide.
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