Bill > SF2738

This bill prohibits local governments (political subdivisions) in Minnesota from imposing minimum parking mandates for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Specifically, the bill defines a "minimum parking mandate" as any law or ordinance that requires a set minimum number of off-street motor vehicle parking spaces, with an important exception allowing additional disability parking spaces as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The legislation allows local governments to continue making non-binding recommendations about parking spaces and maintain their ability to regulate disability parking spaces under existing law. While the bill prevents cities and counties from mandating a specific number of parking spaces, it does not completely prohibit local governments from discussing or suggesting parking provisions. This approach aims to provide more flexibility for property developers and potentially reduce construction costs by removing rigid parking requirements that might not align with changing transportation needs or urban design principles.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2738&ssn=0&y=2025