One-Sided Parking Ban

• If a Snow Emergency is declared. Please follow all Snow Emergency parking rules www.stpaul.gov/snow
• See the Winter 1-Sided Parking Restrictions map to determine where to park. Please check the map regularly as streets are continually being reviewed. Parking restrictions may change.
• All posted parking restrictions and posted temporary signs must be followed at all times.
• Park on the odd numbered side of residential streets.
• Do NOT park on the EVEN numbered side of RESIDENTIAL streets.
• This 1-sided parking ban is for the entire City of Saint Paul.

• Look for the property address. EVEN numbered side of the street has the number ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. If the property address number ENDS with one of these numbers, and there is a residential parking ban on that part of the street (the red dotted line on the map) do not park on that side of the street. 
• Typically, the south or east side of residential streets are EVEN-numbered. 

• The dotted red lines indicate the streets where parking is banned on the EVEN side of streets. Dotted red lines do NOT indicate which side of the street to park on. Please look for the property address to determine EVEN numbered side of street.
• The blue line represent main streets or residential streets where people should follow all normal posted parking rules and restrictions.
• Please note that the actual lines on the map do NOT designate which side of the street to park, just which parking restriction to follow.

• Yes. All posted parking restrictions and posted temporary signs must be followed at all times. 
• Temporary posted signs are placed for a number of reasons: to create needed space on narrowed streets, for snow removal efforts, for utility or private contractor work, for sewer storm drain work, for tree trimming work, etc.
• People who park in areas with posted no parking signs may be ticketed and towed.

• Do NOT put garbage and recycling carts in the street. 

• Place garbage and recycling carts on your driveway, walkway in the boulevard between the sidewalk and the street (outwalk), or boulevard. 

• Do not place your carts on top of or behind a snowbank, or in water, where it could freeze to the ground. 

• Visit www.stpaul.gov/recycle and www.stpaul.gov/garbage for more information. 

• The one-sided parking ban will be temporarily suspended during a Snow Emergency.
• Snow Emergency parking rules will apply - visit stpaul.gov/snow for more information.
• All posted parking restrictions and posted temporary signs must be followed at at all times.
• For example: If the City of Saint Paul declares a Snow Emergency on a Sunday here's what that would look like:
  • Sunday at 4 p.m. the one-side parking ban is put on hold.
  • Sunday at 9 p.m. Snow Emergency parking restrictions go into effect, no parking on NIGHT PLOW ROUTES from 9 p.m.-7 a.m.
  • Monday at 8 a.m. Snow Emergency parking restrictions continue with no parking on DAY PLOW ROUTES from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
  • Monday from 5 p.m. until Tuesday at 8 a.m. the Snow Emergency is still in effect. People may park in areas that have been plowed the full width.
  • Tuesday at 8 a.m. Snow Emergency parking rules end. The one-side parking ban goes back into effect. 
  • Please remember to check the one-side parking map at www.stpaul.gov/1sideparking regularly as streets are continually being assessed and the parking restrictions may change.

No. If your property has a posted handicap parking sign on the street, and the residential street is identified as part of the winter parking ban, you cannot park there. Please contact Saint Paul Public Works with your property address at publicworksinfo@ci.stpaul.mn.us or call 651-266-6100 and the city will try to post temporary handicap parking signs on the other side of the street.

You can still use the handicapped parking space for pick up and drop offs (e.g., Metro Mobility, ride share) as long as vehicles could be quickly accessed and moved for emergency vehicles.

• No. Everyone must follow all normal posted parking signs. Please check the location on the 1-side parking map at www.stpaul.gov/1sideparkingmap.
• We are reviewing some residential streets with odd-side parking restrictions. Please continue to check the map for updates. If the line is blue, follow the normal posted parking restrictions.

Yes. Vehicles parked on the even side of residential streets or in posted no parking areas could be ticketed and/or towed during this parking ban.

Residents with residential permit parking stickers can park in other permitted areas. Residential parking restrictions are suspended during this winter parking ban.

Yes. Designated 15 minute loading zones on the even-side of residential streets can be used as long as vehicles are not parked longer than the designated time and could be quickly accessed and moved for emergency vehicles.

No. The current posted parking rules apply. If the odd-side of the street has posted parking signs limiting time, parking rules will be enforced. 

Yes, any construction dumpsters in the street or public right-of-way that are located on the EVEN side of the street will need to be relocated to the other side of the street.

The one-sided parking ban is in effect until April 15, unless conditions change and the city ends it sooner.

The last time the City of Saint Paul declared a one-sided winter parking ban was in March 2019. The first-ever citywide one-sided winter parking ban occurred in March 2014. 

Yes, if the map indicates that the street segment has no parking on the EVEN side (red dotted line on map), you can still park at the EV Spot Charger location on the EVEN side. There should be no parking signs posted across the street on the odd side. This makes sure that there is still room for emergency vehicles to access the street and move around any cars parked at the EV Spot Charger.

• Visit stpaul.gov/impound to find where your car is located and for more information. Enter either the car's license plate number or its vehicle identification number (VIN), and press the "Find Vehicle" button.​ If it is not at the lot, wait an hour and try again, as your vehicle may be in transit.
   
• Call the City's impound lot or confirm location at stpaul.gov/impound to find out where your vehicle is before going to the lot:
  • 1129 Cathlin Street (across from the State Fairgrounds) - 651-603-6895
  • Please note: The impound lot is extremely busy, staff may be unable to answer the phone at times.
     
• Only registered vehicle owners can reclaim or pick up vehicles from the impound lots. Bring with you to the impound lot:
  • Proof of vehicle ownership: title, bill of sale or lease agreement
  • Valid photo ID or driver's license (a valid license is needed to drive the vehicle from the lot)
  • Proof of insurance for the vehicle that you are picking up
  • Cash, Visa, or Mastercard to pay your fees (see below)
  • Keys to the vehicle that you are picking up

For 1-sided Parking Ban Violations

Residents can report vehicles parked on the EVEN-side of residential streets after 8 a.m. on Friday, March 10 through April 15:

• Use the online form (Note that this is the same form used for Snow Emergencies.)

• Call 651-266-9800, option 2

• Please report the following information:

  • Location of the vehicle (e.g. address and/or cross streets)
  • Make, model and color of the vehicle
  • License plate (if possible)

For All Other Parking Violations

Residents can call Saint Paul Police Parking Enforcement at 651-291-1111 (non-emergency dispatch number)

Winter 1-Sided Parking Restrictions and Snow Emergencies are ticketed under the same City of Saint Paul ordinance. That’s why the tickets being issued say Snow Emergency. The City of Saint Paul ordinance is Sec. 161.03 – Snow emergency plow routes; parking restrictions.