Fargo, ND Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Within single-family (SR) zoning districts, a maximum of one off-street parking space shall be permitted on a front yard residential driveway. Within single-family (SR) zoning districts, front yard residential driveways shall not exceed 24 feet in width or the width of the driveway approach, whichever is greater, provided that in no event shall any such driveway allow less than 8 feet of non-paved surface to exist alongside one or both sides of such driveway [1] . [3] All other off-street parking spaces must be located in a covered garage or in side or rear yards.b.All off-street parking spaces in front or side yard areas shall have an all-weather surface. Rear yard parking spaces may be surfaced with gravel.E.Alternative Access Plans An Alternative Access Plan represents a proposal to meet vehicle parking and transportation access needs by means other than providing parking spaces on-site in accordance with the Off-Street Parking Schedule of Sec. 20-0701-B. Applicants who wish to provide fewer off-street parking spaces than required pursuant to Sec. 20-0701-B must secure approval of an Alternative Access Plan, in accordance with the standards and procedures of this section.1.Proceduresa.Plan Contents Alternative Access Plans must be submitted in a form established by the Zoning Administrator and made available to the public. At a minimum, such plans must detail the type of alternative proposed and the rationale for such a proposal.b.Review and Approval Authority