Grand Rapids, MI Parking Rules: Curb Color Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Covers
- Curbs and roadway surfaces
- Requires
- Proper Authority authorization
- Not allowed
- Self-service curb markings
- Code location
- Chapter 181, Article 4
Summary
Grand Rapids prohibits painting or marking any curb or roadway surface unless the Proper Authority has authorized it, closing the door on homeowner DIY curb markings.
No person shall paint or otherwise mark any curbing or other part of a roadway unless authorized to do so by the Proper Authority.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 70).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 10.103 makes it unlawful for any person to paint or otherwise mark any curbing or other part of a roadway unless authorized to do so by the Proper Authority. The rule is a flat prohibition with no self-service option described in the section itself, so any curb painting, whether red fire-lane paint, a reserved-space marking, or a house number, done without City authorization is a violation regardless of the resident's intent or how the space is used.
Violations & Fines
Painting or marking a curb without City authorization is a violation, whether it's fire-lane red, a reserved space, or a house number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I paint the curb in front of my house to mark my address?
Is painting a curb red to keep a fire lane clear allowed without permission?
Sources & Official References
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