Fargo, ND Parking Rules: Preferential Parking Districts (2026)
Key Facts
- Initial permit cost
- $20
- Renewal cost
- $10
- Max permits per property
- 2
- No-permit spaces required
- 4 or 25% per block
- Petition filing fee
- $50
Summary
Fargo lets neighborhoods petition for a residential parking permit district when nonresident and rental-conversion parking overwhelms the streets.
The board of city commissioners may by resolution establish and designate residential areas or parts thereof as residential permit parking districts. On-street parking may be limited or restricted in such areas to certain locations, hours, times and/or types of motor vehicles as may be further provided in this article. The board of city commissioners may designate such area for a specified period of time, after which time the district shall lapse and be of no further force or effect.
Source: 4538 (2006).
Full Breakdown
The board of city commissioners may designate residential permit parking districts by resolution after a resident-led petition, city engineer investigation, and public hearing. On-street parking in "permit only" zones is restricted to permit holders during posted hours; each block must still keep at least 4 spaces or 25% as "no permit required." Permits cost $20 initially, run July 1-June 30, and renew for $10.
Violations & Fines
Displaying a permit on the wrong vehicle, selling/transferring a permit, or lying on an application violates the ordinance; the city can revoke a permit for false pretenses or four or more violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Fargo neighborhood get a permit district?
Are any vehicles exempt from Fargo's permit requirement?
Sources & Official References
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