On-street parking is regulated by your Dakota County city, not the county. All cities enforce the statewide baseline in Minn. Stat. 169.34, which bans parking in crosswalks, intersections, in front of driveways, and near fire hydrants.
Dakota County itself sets no general on-street parking code; regulation is municipal under Minn. Stat. Ch. 169 and city ordinance. Every Minnesota city enforces the statewide prohibitions in Minn. Stat. 169.34, which lists 14 places you may not stop, stand, or park, including intersections, crosswalks, sidewalks, and within specified distances of hydrants and stop signs. Your city adds its own time limits, permit zones, and posted restrictions. County-maintained roads (Pilot Knob, Cliff, Diffley, Yankee Doodle) follow the same state law plus posted signs.
A 169.34 parking violation is a petty misdemeanor; the vehicle may also be ticketed or towed. Fine amounts are set by the enforcing city.
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