Temporary parking permit
Temporary parking permits are available on a case-by-case basis for St. Louis Park residents, property owners and businesses for most city streets that are currently signed "No parking."
To check if your need qualifies for a temporary parking permit, please complete the temporary parking permit inquiry form at least two weeks prior to the requested parking date and time.
Temporary parking permit FAQs
If I get approval for temporary parking and there is a snow emergency, can I still park on the street?
No. If a snow emergency has been declared, you must follow the guidelines for parking during a snow emergency.
Who is responsible for any damages that may occur to a car while parking in the approved temporary parking area?
The vehicle owner will be responsible for dealing with any damages that occur to a car while it is parked in an approved temporary parking area.
Can I get a temporary parking permit for a dumpster or a pod?
To place a dumpster or a pod in the right of way, including alleys, boulevards and sidewalks, you need a right of way permit.
Typically, bulk material containers, such as dumpsters or pods, are not allowed on city property or right of way. They must be placed on private property, such as a driveway or yard/lawn.
However, there is an exemption to the city code in certain circumstances. Learn more about bulk storage containers in the right of way.
Winter parking permits
Temporary winter parking permits are not issued for snow emergency exemptions. Permits are only issued for the entire snow season. During a snow emergency, all cars without winter parking permits must be moved off the street to allow for plowing to occur.
Although St. Louis Park's snow removal ordinance restricts on-street parking after a snowfall, permits for on-street parking are granted under special circumstances. Vehicles displaying a city-issued permit may park on-street during snow removal operations.
Households that do not have enough space to park at least two vehicles off the street, may apply for a winter parking permit if they meet one of these conditions:
- No garage or driveway — eligible for two free permits per household; $125 for each additional permit
- Off-street parking for only one vehicle and owns two or more vehicles — eligible for one free permit; $125 for each additional permit
- Off-street parking for two vehicles and owns two or more vehicles — $125 for each permit
- Household requires the aid of a licensed caregiver, but does not have enough off-street parking for the caregiver's vehicle — $25 fee for permit; limit one permit per household
How to apply
You can apply for a permit by completing the winter parking permit application.
Permit rules
- Permit stickers should be placed on the driver's side rear bumper of the vehicle(s) identified in the application.
- Permit is valid for one vehicle only and cannot be transferred from vehicle to vehicle.
- Permit is valid only in front of the permit holder's address. Vehicles that are not parked in front of permit holder's address are subject to the same ticketing and towing penalties as non-permit holders.
- Permitted vehicles will be plowed around during plowing efforts, but they must be moved within 24 hours of being plowed in or they are subject to tagging and towing. Residents are responsible for digging out or removing any snow accumulation around cars that have been plowed around.
Permit parking zones
Residents can receive up to four permits to park on the street if they live in one of the city's permit parking zones, where on-street parking is restricted.
View the permit parking zones map.
To be considered for a permit, complete the parking permit application. Once approved by engineering staff, permits will be mailed to the permit parking zone address on the application.
Medical needs parking permit
In special cases where residents have medical conditions, a permit may be issued to restrict on-street public parking in front of a resident’s home. To be considered for a permit, a resident needs to submit a completed application along with a letter from their doctor. Applications and letters can be emailed to Nicolas Grothey at ngrothey@stlouisparkmn.gov or mailed to city hall, 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55416.
To request a medical needs parking permit application, email mlee@stlouisparkmn.gov or call the engineering department at 952.924.2656.
For questions, contact Nicolas Grothey at ngrothey@stlouisparkmn.gov or 952.924.2658.
If the application is approved, signs will be installed in front of your home. Permits are reviewed each year to confirm the permit needs still exist.
Note regarding applications received during winter months: Frozen ground conditions prevent the installation of permanent street signs. Therefore, sign installation will take place as soon as ground conditions allow, typically in early May. Temporary signs carry a risk of movement due to wind, snowplow operations or even tampering that may result in damage to private property or to the sign itself. Temporary sign use at requested locations will be evaluated by staff and handled on a case-by-case basis.