Ramsey County, MN Parking Rules: Commercial & Oversized Vehicles (2026)
Key Facts
- Rule set by
- City, not Ramsey County
- St. Paul Sec. 157.11
- No commercial/overweight in residential zones
- Residential zones
- R, RT, RM, T districts
- 30-minute limit
- RVs 22ft+ / 7ft+ wide
- Enforcement
- Tow and impound
Summary
Ramsey County sets no on-street commercial-vehicle rule; cities do. Under St. Paul Legislative Code Sec. 157.11, no commercial or overweight vehicle may stop, stand, or park on any street in residential R, RT, RM, or T zoning districts except while actively loading, unloading, or providing services.
No vehicle or combination of vehicles except those licensed as mobile food vehicles or those registered as recreational vehicles pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 168.013, subdivision 1g, twenty-two (22) feet or more in length and seven (7) feet or more in width, shall be parked on any street or alley for more than thirty (30) minutes.
Full Breakdown
In Minnesota, on-street commercial-vehicle parking is regulated by cities, not by Ramsey County. St. Paul Legislative Code Sec. 157.11 prohibits any commercial or overweight vehicle from stopping, standing, or parking on a street in the R1-R4, RT1-RT2, RM1-RM3, or T1-T4 zoning districts unless it is actively loading, unloading, or providing services at that location. Recreational vehicles 22 feet or longer and 7 feet or wider, and most other vehicles, may not park on any street or alley for more than 30 minutes. A school-bus driver may park a bus abutting their own residence for up to four hours. Suburban Ramsey cities (Roseville, Maplewood, Shoreview) set their own truck limits, so verify your city's code.
Violations & Fines
Commercial or overweight vehicles parked in a residential zoning district in violation of Sec. 157.11 are deemed illegally parked and may be ticketed, towed, and impounded. Penalties and enforcement vary by city.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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