St. Louis, MO Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

In St. Louis dwelling districts, off-street parking can't spill past the building line into the front yard, and any parking space that is provided must be paved with bituminous concrete or equivalent surfacing: no gravel or bare dirt. There's one carve-out: you can leave a vehicle on a paved driveway that runs straight to a garage or parking structure, but only for up to five continuous days. Beyond that, the vehicle has to move into the structure or off the property. The Building Commissioner and Director of Streets also have to approve driveway entrances and exits, and every driveway must be kept in good repair under § 26.74.040.