Ann Arbor, MI Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Driveway buffer
- 4 feet from curb cut
- Hydrant buffer
- 15 feet
- Crosswalk buffer
- 20 feet
- Signs required?
- No
Summary
Ann Arbor bars parking on sidewalks, in front of driveways, within 15 feet of hydrants, and in a dozen other spots, even where no sign is posted.
No person shall stop or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device in any of the following places: On a sidewalk...In front of a public or private driveway, or within 4 feet of each side of such driveway with a curb cut...Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; except when the operator remains in the vehicle...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 26 Update 4).
Full Breakdown
Section 10:56 lists 16 places where stopping or parking is banned without any sign required: sidewalks, within 4 feet of a driveway with a curb cut, intersections, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, crosswalks, near crosswalks and stop signs, on bridges, in front of theaters, and more. Section 10:50 separately requires parking within 12 inches of the right-hand curb, so parking against the flow of traffic on the wrong side of the street is also unlawful.
Violations & Fines
Violations are civil parking infractions ticketed by Ann Arbor Police or Community Standards Officers; blocking a driveway or hydrant is enforceable even absent posted signage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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