Good Thunder, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 151 (2026) § 151.14
PARKING
Operative Text
(A) General. All new rental units licensed after the effective date of this chapter shall provide off-street parking according to the following: (1) One- and two-family dwellings in R-1 Zoning District: for rental units licensed after the effective date of this chapter, two off-street parking stalls shall be provided for each dwelling unit; and (2) One- and two-family dwellings in R-1 Zoning District: for rental properties licensed after the effective date of this chapter, one off-street parking stall shall be provided for each bedroom in a dwelling. (B) Location and design of off-street parking. All new rental units licensed after the effective date of this chapter shall provide required off-street parking in conformance with the following. (1) All required off-street parking spaces for single-family and two-family dwellings shall be provided on the same lot as the dwelling (2) Off-street parking spaces required for multi-family dwellings (three-family or more) may be provided on a lot located not more than 500 feet from the main building; provided that, the off-premises parking lot is held under the same ownership or leasehold interest as the lot on which the multi-family dwelling is located. (3) Private and public sidewalks, boulevards and other portions of the public right-of-way shall not be used to satisfy off-street parking requirements. (4) For one- and two-family dwellings, all off-street parking stalls, enclosed or unenclosed, shall have minimum dimensions of ten feet by 18 feet, exclusive of required drives and accesses. (5) For a single-family dwelling, the unenclosed parking space located immediately adjacent to the entrance of a garage may be considered one off-street parking space provided the space has a minimum dimension of ten feet by 18 feet and conforms to all other regulations. The enclosed garage space may also be considered an off-street parking stall for the purpose of satisfying the parking requirements; provided, the enclosed parking space has a minimum dimension of ten feet by 18 feet. (6) All newly constructed rental properties shall have their driveway and parking surface hard surfaced within one year after issuance of a new rental license. Acceptable hard surfacing does not include recycled asphalt or recycled concrete. Failure to hard surface within one-year shall result in the revocation of the rental license. Existing rental property(s) at the time of this chapter’s adoption are required to provide adequately designed parking for vehicular weight that is aesthetically appealing. (7) Notwithstanding any of the above or as otherwise permitted in this chapter tandem parking arrangements shall not be allowed in order to satisfy the parking requirements of this chapter. (C) Non-conforming off-street parking. Rental units in operation prior to the adoption of this chapter shall be required to provide additional off-street parking for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of this section, if adequate off-street parking spaces are not presently provided for the occupants. This requirement shall only apply to rental properties containing yard areas that may be used for additional parking in conformance with the location and design regulations of division (B) above. (2001 Code, § 13.150) (Ord. 13, passed 6-2-2014)
Good Thunder Ch. 151 § 151.14 establishes off-street parking requirements for residential rental properties in Good Thunder. New rental units licensed after the chapter's effective date must provide a specified number of off-street parking stalls depending on dwelling type and zoning district, and those stalls must meet minimum size, surface, and location standards. Properties that were already operating before the chapter's adoption may still be required to add parking if adequate spaces are not currently provided and suitable yard area exists.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Good Thunder Ch. 151 § 151.14, operators of newly licensed rental properties generally ensure that the required number of off-street parking stalls—sized at least ten feet by eighteen feet—are provided on or near the subject lot, depending on dwelling type. Compliant operators also hard-surface driveways and parking areas within one year of receiving a new rental license, using materials other than recycled asphalt or recycled concrete, since failure to do so can result in license revocation. Operators of properties that predate the chapter's adoption should assess whether existing yard areas could be used to bring parking into conformance if current spaces are insufficient for occupants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Good Thunder Ch. 151 § 151.14 sets minimum parking standards that landlords of licensed rental properties are expected to meet, which can affect the adequacy of parking available to residents. Tenants who believe their rental property lacks the required off-street parking spaces or that parking surfaces do not meet the chapter's standards may consider raising the issue with the local licensing or code enforcement authority in Good Thunder. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help clarify what options are available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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