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Do you need a permit for a moving container in Minnesota?

Where a POD, dumpster or moving truck can go in 43 Minnesota cities, including Minneapolis, St. Paul and Bloomington, with the official source for every rule.

Updated October 24, 2026

A man seen from behind loads furniture and household items into the open back of a box truck parked on a city street

Renting a truck or a portable container (POD) for a move in Minnesota? Each city sets its own rules for containers, dumpsters, trucks and trailers on the street. This guide lists the move-day rules we found for 43 Minnesota cities. Every rule links to its official source and shows the date we checked it.

Rules, fees and lead times change. Use this guide to know what to ask. Then check the city's page before you book a container delivery or park a truck.

At a glance

Rules by city

Minneapolis and western suburbs · St. Paul and eastern suburbs · South metro · North metro · Rochester · St. Cloud · Duluth · Mankato · Moorhead (Fargo-Moorhead)

Minneapolis and western suburbs

Minneapolis

Key rule: In Minneapolis, posting temporary "No Parking" signs on a street takes an obstruction permit from Public Works, which is free, and the city needs 48 hours' notice to post the signs.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    An obstruction permit is needed to post no parking signs, hood parking meters, or park vehicles in a blocked area.

    Source: Obstruction of right-of-way permit, City of Minneapolis, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The obstruction permit itself is free, though fees may apply for closing a parking lane or hooding parking meters.

    Source: Obstruction of right-of-way permit, City of Minneapolis, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Minneapolis requires 24 hours' notice to hood parking meters and 48 hours' notice to post No Parking signs on streets.

    Source: Obstruction of right-of-way permit, City of Minneapolis, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Chanhassen

Key rule: In Chanhassen, a trailer, dumpster, storage container or other vehicle or equipment can't be parked or left on a city street for more than 48 hours without a written permit from the city.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    No automobile, trailer, recreational vehicle, dumpster, storage container, construction equipment or materials may be parked or left on a city street for more than 48 hours without a written city permit.

    Source: Sec 12-53 Material And Equipment In Streets, City of Chanhassen, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The city may require an escrow for that permit if it decides the storage could damage the street or right-of-way.

    Source: Sec 12-53 Material And Equipment In Streets, City of Chanhassen, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Chaska

Key rule: In Chaska, a moving POD or dumpster on private property needs no permit, but placing one in the city street requires approval from Municipal Services first.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    No permit is needed for a moving POD or dumpster on private property.

    Source: FAQs: Do I need a permit for a moving POD or dumpster?, City of Chaska. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    To place a POD or dumpster in the city street, you must contact Municipal Services and get approval before placing it.

    Source: FAQs: Do I need a permit for a moving POD or dumpster?, City of Chaska. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    On public streets, alleys and other public property in residential districts, a commercial bus, truck, truck tractor or tractor-trailer with a registered gross vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or more may not be parked for more than 4 continuous hours.

    Source: 10.08.090 Parking Of Certain Vehicles In Residentially Zoned Areas, City of Chaska, Municipal Code. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Eden Prairie

Key rule: In Eden Prairie, dumpsters, bagsters and roll-off containers cannot be placed in the street or public right of way, and containers cannot stay on a property for more than 90 days.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Dumpsters, bagsters and roll-off containers cannot be placed in the street or public right of way, and containers cannot stay on a property for more than 90 days.

    Source: Be a Good Neighbor: City Code Reminders, City of Eden Prairie. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Except as otherwise provided in city code, no one may temporarily or permanently obstruct a public right-of-way without first getting a right-of-way permit from the city.

    Source: Eden Prairie City Code Section 6.03. Right-of-Way Permits, City of Eden Prairie (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A written right-of-way permit application must reach the Public Works Department at least two weeks before the project's planned start date.

    Source: Eden Prairie City Code Section 6.03. Right-of-Way Permits, City of Eden Prairie (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Edina

Key rule: In Edina, storage units such as PODs may not be placed on the street at all; they can only go in the driveway or on the property.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Edina does not allow storage units of any kind, including moving PODs, on the street; they may only be kept in the driveway or on the property.

    Source: Public Works FAQs, City of Edina, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A dumpster may be placed in a designated street parking lane for no more than 12 daytime hours before it must be removed.

    Source: Public Works FAQs, City of Edina, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Dumpsters may not block a traffic, bike or bus lane, and no permit is available to allow it.

    Source: Public Works FAQs, City of Edina, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Minnetonka

Key rule: In Minnetonka, no vehicle may be parked on a public street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., and no vehicle may stay parked in one place on a street for more than 6 hours, so a rental truck has to be off the street overnight.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles may not park on a public street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., or in one place on a street for more than 6 hours, except as allowed under the overnight parking permit areas section.

    Source: Minnetonka City Code 930.030. Parking Regulations, City of Minnetonka (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A house trailer may not be left or parked on a street or adjacent right-of-way for more than six hours.

    Source: Minnetonka City Code 930.030. Parking Regulations, City of Minnetonka (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A dumpster or other object that is not a motor vehicle may be placed on the paved part of a public street only under the conditions of a permit from the city engineer.

    Source: Minnetonka City Code 930.030. Parking Regulations, City of Minnetonka (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Plymouth

Key rule: In Plymouth, a truck or trailer can stay on a public street only as long as needed to load or unload, and never more than 30 minutes, unless it is serving ongoing building construction.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A truck may stay on a public street only as long as loading or unloading requires, and never more than 30 minutes, unless it directly serves ongoing building construction.

    Source: 1310.07. - Parking Times., City of Plymouth, City Code (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    For this rule, a truck means a motor vehicle with a capacity of one and a half tons or more, or any tractor or trailer.

    Source: 1310.07. - Parking Times., City of Plymouth, City Code (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Richfield

Key rule: In Richfield, dumpsters and PODs can be placed in the street for up to one month with a permit, but not from November 1 through April 1 except in very limited cases.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    With a permit, dumpsters and PODs can be placed in the street for up to one month, but not in bike lanes, alleys or no-parking areas.

    Source: Permits, City of Richfield, Public Works. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Dumpsters and storage containers are not permitted on city streets from November 1 through April 1, with very limited exceptions.

    Source: Permits, City of Richfield, Public Works. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Obstructing the right-of-way requires a right-of-way permit from the city first.

    Source: Permits, City of Richfield, Public Works. Checked October 21, 2026.

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St. Louis Park

Key rule: In St. Louis Park, dumpsters and portable storage containers normally have to go on private property such as a driveway, and even with an exemption they aren't allowed on city streets from Nov. 1 through April 1.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Dumpsters and pods are typically not allowed on city property or right of way, including alleys, boulevards and sidewalks, and dumpsters must go on private property such as a driveway or yard.

    Source: Public Right of Way Permit, City of St. Louis Park, Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    An exemption may be granted only when there is no practical or reasonable place for the container on the lot or driveway and it won't unreasonably subject the public to harm.

    Source: Public Right of Way Permit, City of St. Louis Park, Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    If an exemption is granted, the licensed hauler completes the right of way application and follows the standard permit process.

    Source: Public Right of Way Permit, City of St. Louis Park, Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.

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St. Paul and eastern suburbs

St. Paul

Key rule: In St. Paul, putting a storage container or other equipment in the street, or using a parking lane, takes a right-of-way obstruction permit from Public Works, and a container's permit must be in place before it is dropped.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    St. Paul requires an obstruction permit whenever an object or equipment is placed in the city's right of way, which covers streets, boulevards, sidewalks and alleys.

    Source: Obstruction Permits, City of Saint Paul, Department of Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Dumpster permits are a specific type of obstruction permit and must be obtained by a company licensed as a solid waste hauler in St. Paul.

    Source: Obstruction Permits, City of Saint Paul, Department of Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A right-of-way obstruction permit must be secured from the ROW Permit Service Desk before a storage container is placed in the right of way.

    Source: Policy on Placement, Maintenance, and Removal of Storage Containers in the Public Right-of-Way (updated 7-13-2022), City of Saint Paul, Department of Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Cottage Grove

Key rule: In Cottage Grove, moving vans may be parked next to the dwelling in a residential district for up to 48 hours.

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Maplewood

Key rule: In Maplewood, dumpsters and portable storage (POD) units may not be placed in the street portion of the right-of-way, though they may go in the boulevard or driveway portions if sidewalks and trails stay clear.

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Oakdale

Key rule: In Oakdale, anything other than a motor vehicle may not be parked or stored on a public street without a written permit from the city.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Anything other than a motor vehicle is prohibited from being parked or stored on a public street without a written permit from the city.

    Source: Sec. 12-18. - On Street Parking, City of Oakdale, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Only motor vehicles may park on public streets, and only if their gross vehicle weight or maximum gross vehicle weight rating is 8,000 pounds or less.

    Source: Sec. 12-18. - On Street Parking, City of Oakdale, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    That on-street weight limit does not apply to motor vehicles that are loading or unloading or rendering a service, or to pickup trucks as defined in state law.

    Source: Sec. 12-18. - On Street Parking, City of Oakdale, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Roseville

Key rule: In Roseville, a truck with a capacity of over two tons may not be parked on a street for more than 90 minutes, or for more than the time needed to load or unload it.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A truck with a capacity of over two tons may not be parked on a street for more than 90 minutes, or for more than the time needed to load or unload it.

    Source: Chapter 602. Stopping, Standing and Parking, City of Roseville, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Double parking is not allowed, except that a commercial vehicle delivering or picking up goods may double park only as long as needed to load or unload when the curb is blocked.

    Source: Chapter 602. Stopping, Standing and Parking, City of Roseville, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Storage pods are generally allowed on private property for 30 days, or for as long as there is an open building permit if a building project needs one.

    Source: Code Compliance FAQs, City of Roseville, Code Compliance. Checked October 22, 2026.

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Shoreview

Key rule: In Shoreview, dumpsters, bagsters, PODs and unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on the street.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Shoreview does not allow dumpsters, bagsters, PODs or unlicensed vehicles on the street.

    Source: Residential permits & licenses, City of Shoreview. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The city does not allow construction trailers to be parked on the street without a vehicle attached, so emergency vehicles can get through.

    Source: Residential permits & licenses, City of Shoreview. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    No motor vehicle or trailer may be parked or left standing on a street in a way that interferes with other vehicles getting through.

    Source: Sec. 38-23. Basic regulations, City of Shoreview, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Woodbury

Key rule: In Woodbury, street parking is banned from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. every night from Nov. 1 to April 1, even with no snow on the ground, so a rental truck can't sit on the street overnight in winter.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The right-of-way permit is required for any work in city-owned right-of-way, which includes obstructing the right-of-way.

    Source: Right of Way and Land Disturbance Permits, City of Woodbury, Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    If you are unsure whether a project needs a right-of-way permit, the city asks you to call the Engineering Department at 651-714-3593 or email ROW Permits.

    Source: Right of Way and Land Disturbance Permits, City of Woodbury, Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Unless loading, unloading or rendering a service, trailers over 3,000 pounds gross vehicle weight may not be parked or stored in residential zoning districts.

    Source: Woodbury City Code Sec. 24-245. Prohibited vehicles and equipment within residential zones, City of Woodbury (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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South metro

Bloomington

Key rule: In Bloomington, no vehicle may stay on a city street for 48 hours after three inches of snow or a declared snow emergency, or until the street is plowed full width, whichever comes first.

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Apple Valley

Key rule: In Apple Valley, no vehicle may sit on a city street for more than five minutes between 3 and 6 a.m., all year, and trailers are never allowed on the street overnight.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The full-driveway exception does not cover trailers: trailers may not be parked on the street late at night.

    Source: § 71.17 Late-Night Parking, City of Apple Valley, City Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles over one ton and commercial trailers may be parked in residential districts only while loading, unloading or rendering a service.

    Source: § 71.19 General Prohibitions, City of Apple Valley, City Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Flexible dumpsters and similar temporary containers may be used for up to two weeks but may not sit on the roadway or block sidewalks or access.

    Source: Public Right-of-Ways: Accessibility for Everyone, City of Apple Valley, Code Enforcement. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Burnsville

Key rule: In Burnsville, parking on any city street is banned from 2 to 6 a.m. every night of the year, and trucks and trailers may only stop on residential streets while expediently loading or unloading.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    City code bars parking trucks, trailers and semitrailers on streets in residential districts.

    Source: 9-1-3: Parking And Stopping, City of Burnsville, City Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The residential truck and trailer parking ban has an exception for promptly loading and unloading at the adjacent or nearby property.

    Source: 9-1-3: Parking And Stopping, City of Burnsville, City Code. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Permits for obstructions in city right-of-way go through Dakota County's online system and are usually filed by contractors rather than residents.

    Source: Street, Trail & Utility Construction, City of Burnsville, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Eagan

Key rule: In Eagan, from November 15 to April 15, daytime street parking (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) is allowed only on the side of the street whose house numbers match the date, odd or even, whether or not there is snow.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles may park in residential districts only to load or unload, and for no more than 24 hours.

    Source: Sec. 9.10. Commercial vehicle and trailer parking, City of Eagan, City Code (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A vehicle over 9,000 pounds gross vehicle weight may not stay on a residential street for more than six hours at a time.

    Source: Sec. 9.10. Commercial vehicle and trailer parking, City of Eagan, City Code (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A detached trailer may not be parked on a street for more than 24 hours in a row.

    Source: Sec. 9.10. Commercial vehicle and trailer parking, City of Eagan, City Code (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Inver Grove Heights

Key rule: In Inver Grove Heights, trailers parked on any city street must be hitched to a motor vehicle, and no vehicle, trailer or motor home may stay on a street more than 20 continuous hours.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    On streets next to agricultural, residential or estate-zoned property, commercial motor vehicles, semitrailers, trailers and boats may be parked only to load or unload, and only for as long as that takes.

    Source: 6-3-13: Commercial Motor Vehicles And Other Trailers And Trucks, City of Inver Grove Heights, City Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The police department describes commercial vehicles under this rule as those over 26,000 pounds, and says they and semi-trailers can't be parked on city streets in residential neighborhoods.

    Source: Patrol, City of Inver Grove Heights, Police Department. Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trailers can't be parked on city streets unless they are hitched to a motor vehicle.

    Source: Patrol, City of Inver Grove Heights, Police Department. Checked October 22, 2026.

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Lakeville

Key rule: In Lakeville, from November 1 to April 1, no vehicle or trailer may be left on a street between 2 and 6 a.m., and street parking is also banned whenever two or more inches of snow are forecast, until the street is plowed.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Recreational vehicles, which include utility trailers, campers and motor homes, may not be parked or stored on public property or in the street right-of-way.

    Source: Are there any parking restrictions in the City of Lakeville?, City of Lakeville, Police Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles and equipment may be parked in rural or residential districts only while loading, unloading or rendering a service.

    Source: Are there any parking restrictions in the City of Lakeville?, City of Lakeville, Police Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles and equipment may not be parked or stored on any property in the city unless used for a temporary service benefiting that property.

    Source: 11-19-7: General Provisions, City of Lakeville, City Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Prior Lake

Key rule: In Prior Lake, commercial motor vehicles and trailers may not be parked on any residential street or in any right-of-way except temporarily while loading, unloading or rendering a service.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    No one may park a commercial motor vehicle or trailer on a residential street or in any city right-of-way except temporarily while loading, unloading or rendering a service.

    Source: Sec. 6-25. - General parking regulations and restrictions, City of Prior Lake, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A trailer that is not attached to a properly licensed and insured vehicle may not be stopped, left standing or parked on any street or highway unless an exemption applies.

    Source: Sec. 6-25. - General parking regulations and restrictions, City of Prior Lake, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    No one may temporarily or permanently obstruct or excavate any right-of-way without first getting a right-of-way permit from the city, unless the code provides otherwise.

    Source: Sec. 8-228. - Right-of-way permits, City of Prior Lake, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Rosemount

Key rule: In Rosemount, commercial vehicles, trailers and equipment may not be parked or stored in residential districts except while loading, unloading or rendering a service.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles, trailers and equipment may not be parked or stored in residential districts except while loading, unloading or rendering a service, or when kept in a fully enclosed, authorized structure.

    Source: 8-2-2: Parking Provisions, City of Rosemount, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Rosemount's parking chapter defines a commercial vehicle as a truck, truck-tractor, semitrailer, van or bus with a licensed gross weight over 9,000 pounds.

    Source: Chapter 2: Driving and Parking Regulations, 8-2-1: Definitions, City of Rosemount, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Utility trailers, boat trailers and other recreational trailers may not be parked on a public street in a residential district from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

    Source: 8-2-2: Parking Provisions, City of Rosemount, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Savage

Key rule: In Savage, business trucks of 10,000 pounds or more or 22 feet or longer can't park on residential streets, but vehicles owned by a moving or rental company are exempt while actually being used to service a residence.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    On public streets in residential districts, commercial trucks used primarily for business that weigh 10,000 pounds or more (registered gross weight) or are 22 feet or longer may not park or stand at any time.

    Source: Chapter 71: Stopping, Standing or Parking, City of Savage, City Code. Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    That ban does not apply to vehicles owned by a moving company, rental company or similar company while they are actually being used to service a residence.

    Source: Chapter 71: Stopping, Standing or Parking, City of Savage, City Code. Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Large commercial vehicles may be on residential private property while in use for loading, unloading or servicing that property.

    Source: Chapter 71: Stopping, Standing or Parking, City of Savage, City Code. Checked October 22, 2026.

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Shakopee

Key rule: In Shakopee, no vehicle may be parked on a public street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from November 1 through March 31, except in the Calendar Zone, where odd/even side-of-street rules apply.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trailers, including utility trailers, campers and buses, may not be left on a street or right-of-way for more than 24 consecutive hours.

    Source: Chapter 71 Parking Regulations, § 71.04, City of Shakopee, City Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Semi-trailers may not be parked in residential districts except while loading or unloading.

    Source: Chapter 71 Parking Regulations, § 71.10, City of Shakopee, City Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Placing goods or other obstructions on a street or other public property requires a written permit from the City Administrator or designee.

    Source: Chapter 90 Streets and Sidewalks, § 90.08, City of Shakopee, City Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

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North metro

Brooklyn Park

Key rule: In Brooklyn Park, trailers and commercial vehicles such as step vans and cube vans can't be parked on a public street, except while actually being loaded or unloaded, for up to 48 hours.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trailers of any type, construction equipment and commercial vehicles may not be parked or stored on a public street.

    Source: § 72.10 Commercial Vehicle, Equipment, and Trailer Parking, City of Brooklyn Park, Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The street ban on trailers and commercial vehicles doesn't apply while they are actually being loaded or unloaded, for up to 48 hours.

    Source: § 72.10 Commercial Vehicle, Equipment, and Trailer Parking, City of Brooklyn Park, Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The code's commercial vehicles include step vans, cube vans and delivery trucks.

    Source: § 72.10 Commercial Vehicle, Equipment, and Trailer Parking, City of Brooklyn Park, Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Andover

Key rule: In Andover, a vehicle over 24 feet long or with a carrying weight over one ton may stand on a street only while moving goods to or from a home or business within one block, and for no more than two continuous hours without city authorization.

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Blaine

Key rule: In Blaine, trucks and vehicles over 12,000 pounds can't park in residential districts, but short-term parking of two hours or less, or while actively loading or unloading, is allowed.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles over 12,000 pounds gross vehicle capacity may not park on public or private property in Blaine's residential districts.

    Source: Sec. 82-67. - Truck parking in residential zones., City of Blaine, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Those trucks may still park short-term, for two hours or less, or while actively loading or unloading.

    Source: Sec. 82-67. - Truck parking in residential zones., City of Blaine, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Pickup trucks and vans rated under 12,000 pounds gross vehicle capacity are exempt from the residential truck parking ban.

    Source: Sec. 82-67. - Truck parking in residential zones., City of Blaine, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Brooklyn Center

Key rule: In Brooklyn Center, commercial vehicles longer than 26 feet, taller than 10 feet or over 20,000 pounds may not be parked more than two hours on or beside residential property, though moving-company vehicles actually servicing a residence are exempt.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Parking a commercial vehicle for more than two continuous hours on residential property, or on a public street next to it, is a public nuisance.

    Source: Chapter 19 - Public Nuisances and Petty Offenses, City of Brooklyn Center, City Ordinances. Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    That two-hour limit covers commercial vehicles longer than 26 feet, taller than 10 feet, or with a gross vehicle weight over 20,000 pounds.

    Source: Chapter 19 - Public Nuisances and Petty Offenses, City of Brooklyn Center, City Ordinances. Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The two-hour limit does not apply to vehicles of a moving company or similar company while they are actually being used to service a residence.

    Source: Chapter 19 - Public Nuisances and Petty Offenses, City of Brooklyn Center, City Ordinances. Checked October 22, 2026.

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Coon Rapids

Key rule: In Coon Rapids, trucks over 9,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight, semi-trailers and recreational equipment can't park on a public street from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, unless they are actively being loaded or unloaded.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks over 9,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight, truck-tractors and semi-trailers may not be parked on a public street between one hour after sunset and one hour before sunrise.

    Source: Sec. 9-121 - Truck and Equipment Parking, City of Coon Rapids, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The overnight street ban on trucks and equipment doesn't apply to a vehicle that is actively being loaded or unloaded.

    Source: Sec. 9-121 - Truck and Equipment Parking, City of Coon Rapids, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The City Engineer can issue special permits allowing a vehicle to back up to the curb to load or unload, to the property owner or tenant or to the vehicle owner.

    Source: Sec. 9-106 - Permits for Curb Loading and Unloading, City of Coon Rapids, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Elk River

Key rule: In Elk River, no vehicle, recreational vehicle or trailer may be left standing on a city street or right-of-way for more than 24 hours.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    No one may leave a vehicle, recreational vehicle or trailer standing on a city street or right-of-way for more than 24 hours at any time.

    Source: Sec. 74-101. - Parking on street for longer than 24 hours, City of Elk River, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A semitrailer may not be left unattached from its tractor on any city street for any length of time, except in an emergency to change tractors.

    Source: Sec. 74-125. - Semitrailer parking, City of Elk River, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In a no-parking zone, a truck may park temporarily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a business day to load or unload when there is no other access to the premises.

    Source: Sec. 74-96. - No parking, stopping, or standing zones, City of Elk River, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Fridley

Key rule: In Fridley, trucks with a licensed gross weight over 12,000 pounds, semi-trailers and travel trailers may stand on residential streets only while loading or unloading, and only for as long as that takes.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    On public streets in residential districts, truck tractors, semi-trailers, buses, travel trailers and trucks with a licensed gross weight over 12,000 pounds may not be parked or left standing.

    Source: Parking, City of Fridley. Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Those vehicles may stand on a residential street only while loading or unloading, and only for as long as that takes.

    Source: Parking, City of Fridley. Checked October 22, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    No more than one large commercial vehicle may be parked on residentially zoned property.

    Source: Parking, City of Fridley. Checked October 22, 2026.

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Maple Grove

Key rule: In Maple Grove, trucks, trailers and vehicles of 12,000 pounds or more may sit on a city street for only 15 minutes unless they are being loaded or unloaded there.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Maple Grove's truck parking rule covers vehicles with a registered gross weight of 12,000 pounds or more and any truck, trailer or semitrailer.

    Source: Sec. 32-40. - Other prohibited parking; parking exemption permits., City of Maple Grove, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Under the truck and commercial vehicle rule, those vehicles may not stay on a street that isn't a county road or state highway for more than 15 minutes, unless being loaded or unloaded at that location.

    Source: Sec. 32-40. - Other prohibited parking; parking exemption permits., City of Maple Grove, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A trailer may not be left on a street or right-of-way longer than any other vehicle could park there.

    Source: Sec. 32-40. - Other prohibited parking; parking exemption permits., City of Maple Grove, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

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Ramsey

Key rule: In Ramsey, an obstruction permit is required before blocking or obstructing any street parking, curb and gutter, sidewalk or traffic lane.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Ramsey requires an obstruction permit before anyone blocks or obstructs street parking, curb and gutter, a sidewalk or a traffic lane.

    Source: Right-of-Way Permits, City of Ramsey, Public Works. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The city engineer may issue special permits allowing a vehicle to back up to the curb to load or unload merchandise or materials, subject to the permit's terms.

    Source: Sec. 54-26. - Permits for curb loading and unloading, City of Ramsey, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Parking or storing a commercial motor vehicle, as designated by state law, on any street or other public property is unlawful unless the city council has approved it and it is sign-posted.

    Source: Sec. 54-25. - Commercial vehicle and trailer on-street parking, City of Ramsey, City Code. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Rochester

Rochester

Key rule: In Rochester, city code bars parking a trailer, or a vehicle with a trailer attached, on any street or alley except in designated loading zones while loading or unloading.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Rochester requires an obstruction permit whenever an object or equipment is placed in the city's right-of-way, including streets, sidewalks and alleys.

    Source: Obstruction Permits, City of Rochester, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A Tier 1 right-of-way obstruction permit costs $25 and covers small, often short-duration uses such as dumpsters and single-space meter bagging.

    Source: Obstruction Permits, City of Rochester, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Obstruction permits needing next-day meter bagging must be emailed to Public Works by 2 p.m., and there is a 12-hour advance posting requirement.

    Source: Obstruction Permits, City of Rochester, Public Works. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Austin

Key rule: In Austin, no vehicle may be left standing on a street for more than 12 continuous hours.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A semi-trailer, truck-tractor or the combination may not be parked in a residential district except while actually loading or unloading.

    Source: § 9.32 Truck parking, City of Austin, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A detached semitrailer may not be parked on any street, city-owned parking lot or other public property.

    Source: § 9.32 Truck parking, City of Austin, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A truck may stand backed up to the curb only if the weight or bulk of its load makes parallel parking impractical, and only long enough to load or unload.

    Source: § 9.32 Truck parking, City of Austin, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Owatonna

Key rule: In Owatonna, a dumpster in the street needs an Obstruction Permit, with a certificate of insurance from the hauling company and the fee paid before the dumpster is placed.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    To put a dumpster in the street you must get an Obstruction Permit, provide a certificate of insurance from the hauling company, and pay the fee before the dumpster is placed.

    Source: Public Works FAQs, City of Owatonna, Public Works. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A permit is required when there is work or an obstruction in the public right-of-way.

    Source: Public Works FAQs, City of Owatonna, Public Works. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In residential use districts, the code bars certain vehicles from being parked or left standing on public or private property for more than four hours.

    Source: § 72.06 Prohibitions on stopping and parking, City of Owatonna, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 24, 2026.

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Winona

Key rule: In Winona, unless signs say otherwise, no vehicle may be left on a street or city parking lot for more than 20 consecutive hours.

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St. Cloud

St. Cloud

Key rule: In St. Cloud, city code bars parking a truck, trailer or commercial vehicle on a street in residential zones, with an exception for vehicles temporarily parked while the driver is working at a trade or occupation in the area.

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Duluth

Duluth

Key rule: In Duluth, alternate side parking is in effect 24/7 year-round by default, with both sides of the street allowed only during the Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. changeover, and vehicles parked on the street must be moved every 24 hours.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Duluth's obstruction permit covers roll-off boxes, scaffolding, and blocking any part of the right-of-way with vehicles or materials.

    Source: Permits, City of Duluth, Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Before an obstruction permit is issued, the applicant must provide a $10,000 surety bond and a general comprehensive liability insurance policy.

    Source: Permits, City of Duluth, Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The obstruction permit has a $58 minimum fee, with added charges if parking spaces or meters are occupied, the permit is downtown, or no-parking signs are needed.

    Source: Permits, City of Duluth, Engineering. Checked October 20, 2026.

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Mankato

Mankato

Key rule: In Mankato, no vehicle may stay in one place on a public street for more than 24 continuous hours, and during a declared snow emergency street parking is banned until the emergency ends, even if the street looks plowed.

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Moorhead (Fargo-Moorhead)

Moorhead

Key rule: In Moorhead, no vehicle may stay parked on a public street for more than 24 hours, and street parking is banned one day each week during daytime hours for garbage collection and street maintenance.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Certain commercial and oversized vehicles may not park on residential streets for more than one hour, except while loading or unloading.

    Source: Title 5, Chapter 2, § 5-2-3 Restricted Parking, City of Moorhead, City Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The code's list of restricted vehicles includes buses for 16 or more passengers and single-unit, two-axle, six-tire vehicles.

    Source: Title 5, Chapter 2, § 5-2-3 Restricted Parking, City of Moorhead, City Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

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What to ask before delivery day

  • Can the container go in my driveway, and does that need a permit here?
  • If it has to go in the street, who applies for the permit: me or the container company?
  • How long can it stay, and how far ahead do I need to apply?
  • Are there placement limits, such as distance from corners, driveways or hydrants?
  • Can a rental truck park on my street while we load, and for how long?
  • If it snows, will the street be plowed, and where can the truck stand?

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