Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to eliminate mandatory requirements for minimum parking spaces for different types of properties. It is aimed at giving political subdivisions more flexibility regarding parking regulations.

Main Provisions

• Prohibition on Minimum Parking Mandates: The bill prohibits any political subdivision in Minnesota from imposing minimum parking mandates. This applies to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

• Definition of Minimum Parking Mandates: The bill clarifies that a minimum parking mandate refers to any law or ordinance that mandates a specific number of offstreet parking spaces for motor vehicles, whether in an open area or an enclosed structure such as a garage.

• Disability Parking Spaces Exception: Although the bill prohibits general parking mandates, it allows for the requirement of additional parking spaces to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This ensures that adequate parking is still available for individuals with disabilities.

• Non-Binding Recommendations: While binding mandates are prohibited, political subdivisions can still offer non-binding recommendations suggesting a certain number of parking spaces for properties. These recommendations are advisory and not enforceable.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill will change existing laws by removing the authority of local governments to enforce mandatory parking requirements on properties within their jurisdiction. It grants them the ability to make recommendations instead of imposing mandates.

Relevant Terms

minimum parking mandates, political subdivision, residential properties, commercial properties, industrial properties, offstreet parking spaces, Americans with Disabilities Act, disability parking spaces, non-binding recommendation