Street use

You need a permit to close sidewalks, parking lanes, bike lanes or traffic lanes.

Definition

The City requires an obstruction permit for your event if you want to close:

  • Bike lanes
  • Parking lanes
  • Sidewalks
  • Traffic lanes
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Steps to get a permit

  1. Visit the Right-of-way permitting system (roway) to request a permit
  2. Register yourself or your company.
  3. Once approved, apply for the permit:
    • Request dates needed
    • Explain why you need a permit
    • Let us know if you need to hood parking meters or post no parking

Fees

The permit is free.

You may have to pay for:

  • Money lost from parking meters
  • Traffic control agents

Get help

Contact Shane Morton about events requirements and permits 

Contact us

Shane Morton

Public Works Traffic and Parking Services

Email Shane Morton

Phone

612-673-5517

Dee Ann McQuerry

Public Works Traffic and Parking Services Division

Email Dee Ann McQuerry

Address

Hawthorne Transportation Center
33 Ninth St. N., Room 100
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1326

Minneapolis Development Review

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-3000

TTY

612-263-6850

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Service Center hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.