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Sioux Falls, SD Parking Rules: Street Parking Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Driveway buffer
No parking in front of driveway
Hydrant buffer
15 feet from any fire hydrant
Crosswalk buffer
20 feet from intersection crosswalk
Curb parking rule
Parallel, facing traffic, within 12 inches
First offense fine
$15, paid within 7 days

Summary

Sioux Falls bans parking in front of driveways, within 15 feet of hydrants, or within 20 feet of crosswalks, and requires cars parked parallel to the curb facing the direction of traffic under City Code §§ 77.002 and 77.005.

no person shall stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers: (a) In front of a public or private driveway approach; (b) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; (c) Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection;

Source: Sioux Falls Code EnforcementView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-135: Current through local ordinance 54-26, passed 7-14-2026).

Full Breakdown

City Code § 77.002 prohibits standing or parking in front of a driveway approach, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, within 20 feet of a crosswalk, or within 30 feet of a stop sign or signal, except to briefly load or unload passengers. Section 77.005 separately requires every vehicle parked on a Sioux Falls street to sit parallel to the curb, headed in the same direction as traffic, with wheels within 12 inches of the curb and at least 4 feet from the next vehicle: parking against traffic (wrong-way) violates this section. Sioux Falls Police and Parking Services ticket violations under § 77.999.

Violations & Fines

Prohibited parking (blocking a driveway, hydrant, or crosswalk) and improper/double parking each carry a $15 fine, rising to $30 after 7 days and $60 after 30-60 days unpaid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park facing the wrong way on a Sioux Falls street?
No. City Code § 77.005 requires every parked vehicle to sit parallel to the curb and headed in the same direction as traffic; parking against traffic is a violation.
How close to a driveway can I park in Sioux Falls?
Not directly in front of it. § 77.002 bars standing or parking in front of any public or private driveway approach, except briefly to pick up or drop off a passenger.
What's the fine for a first parking ticket in Sioux Falls?
$15 if paid within 7 days of a prohibited or improper parking ticket, rising to $30 after 7 days and $60 after 30-60 days unpaid, per § 77.999.

Sources & Official References

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