Minneapolis, MN Parking Rules: Loading Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum zone length
- 20 lineal feet
- Permit expiration
- December 31 each year
- Fees set by
- Director of Public Works
- Government buildings
- No fee required
- Enforcing office
- Dept. of Public Works
Summary
Minneapolis creates loading zones, truck zones, limited parking zones, and disability transfer zones by city council action after a written application, with the director of public works setting fees and installing signs.
(b)Commercial loading zones, truck zones, limited parking zones, passenger loading zones or handicapped persons transfer zones may be established by the city council at buildings not owned by the county, city, state or federal government upon compliance with conditions stated in this article. The city, county, state or federal government may obtain loading zones, truck zones or limited parking zones without the payment of any fee therefor, upon the filing of the application as herein set forth. No fee shall be charged where a disability transfer zone is established at a residence. (Code 1960, As Amend., §§ 447.010, 447.040; Ord. of 7-27-72, § 2; Ord. No. 2021-051, § 3, 11-5-21)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72).
Full Breakdown
Under Article VI of the parking chapter, anyone wanting a curb zone not uniform with the surrounding block must apply in writing to the director of public works, who surveys traffic conditions and recommends approval or denial to the city council. No zone shorter than 20 lineal feet may be established, and permits run on a calendar year, expiring December 31 and requiring renewal with a maintenance or metered-zone fee. Government-owned buildings can get zones without paying a fee; disability transfer zones at residences are always fee-free.
Violations & Fines
Stopping, standing, or parking in a loading zone, disability transfer zone, truck zone, or limited parking zone except as the article allows is a violation under § 478.800, and unpaid renewal fees cause the zone permit to lapse and the signs to be removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a business request a loading zone outside its building?
Do disability transfer zones cost money in Minneapolis?
Sources & Official References
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