Parking
Overnight Parking
The City Council has adopted changes to the City ordinance for overnight parking. The 30-minute grace period will no longer be permitted, and the overall restriction time was shortened one hour to 5 a.m. The ordinance prohibits parking on city streets between the hours of 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. This policy re-establishes that streets are for vehicle movement, not parking.
Flexibility in the event of exceptional or unusual circumstances is allowed. A few exceptions include:
- building construction
- out-of-town guests
- driveway construction
- large family gatherings
To request a temporary parking permit, call 651.490.4657. Permits will be issued for 2-3 days only. You can leave the following information:
- Name
- Address
- Home telephone
- Dates requested
- Reason
- Make/model/color of each vehicle
We will then fax the information to the Ramsey County Sheriff. They regularly enforce the provisions of this ordinance.
Overnight parking can be an inconvenience for some residents; however, this ordinance:
- promotes pedestrian safety
- promotes vehicle safety
- eliminates trucks, trailers, and boats left in the street
- promotes snow removal
- promotes traffic flow
- prevents abandoned vehicle storage
- provides and enhances neighborhood security
- promotes mail delivery
- promotes security of property
- promotes enforcement pattern
Parking Permits
A recent change in the ordinance has allowed for parking on streets posted "No Parking" for special events. This is intended to be issued for events such as graduation parties, garage sales, etc. and not for overnight parking.
The permit is available in the Public Works Department at the City of Shoreview. Following is the required procedure for property owners to apply for waiver of parking restrictions.
1. Complete a permit including the following information:
- dates of requested waiver
- streets impacted
- indemnification of the City for claims arising from permitted parking.
2. Applications must be submitted 48 hours prior to need.
3. Applications will be reviewed by the Director of Public Works for potential traffic and/or pedestrian safety impacts.
4. If a parking permit is issued/approved, the City shall forward information to Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for enforcement.
Call 651.490.4650 with any questions.
Snow Emergency
When a snow emergency has been declared, the city prohibits on-street parking any time two or more inches of snow have accumulated, until after the street has been completely plowed, as stated in Municipal Code 901.080(D)(8). The two-inch guideline applies to any hour of the day, any time of the year.
The parking ordinance does not apply to private streets, only to public roadways plowed by city crews. Residents who violate the ordinance will be ticketed by Ramsey County Sheriff. Questions about the winter parking regulations or snow removal procedures may be directed to the Streets Maintenance Division at 651. 490.4671 or contact streets@shoreviewmn.gov
Contact Information
For more information on parking, contact streets@shoreviewmn.gov