Mankato, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-88
Parking ratio
Operative Text
All new rental units licensed after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived shall provide off-street parking according to the following: (1) One- and two-family dwellings in R-1 and R-2 districts. For rental units licensed after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, two off-street parking stalls shall be provided for each dwelling unit. (2) One- and two-family dwellings in R-3, R-4, and OR districts. a. For rental properties licensed after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit based on the following ratio of square footage of sleeping rooms to required parking stalls: Square Footage | Parking Stalls 70 to 119 | 1 120 to 169 | 2 170 to 219 | 3 220 to 269 | 4 270 and greater | 5 b. For a one-family dwelling, not less than two off-street parking stalls shall be provided and not more than five off-street parking stalls shall be required. For a two-family dwelling, not less than four parking stalls shall be provided and not more than ten parking stalls shall be required. (3) Multiple-family dwellings in R-3 districts. a. For rental properties licensed after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived, off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit based on the following ratio of square footage of sleeping rooms (each bedroom is considered separately) to required parking stalls, plus one guest parking stall per unit: Square Footage | Parking Stalls 70 to 119 | 1 120 to 169 | 2 170 to 219 | 3 220 to 269 | 4 270 and greater | 5 b. For multiple-family dwellings, not less than three off-street parking stalls shall be provided and not more than six off-street parking stalls shall be required per unit. (4) Multiple-family dwellings in R-4, OR, B-1 and B3 districts. For rental properties licensed after the effective date of the ordinance from which this section is derived, 1.5 off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit.
Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-88 establishes minimum off-street parking requirements for newly licensed rental properties, with the required number of spaces varying by zoning district and dwelling type. In R-1 and R-2 zones, one- and two-family rentals must provide two stalls per unit, while in R-3, R-4, and OR zones the requirement scales with the square footage of sleeping rooms. Multiple-family dwellings in R-3 districts must also include one guest parking stall per unit, and those in R-4, OR, B-1, and B-3 districts are subject to a flat ratio of 1.5 spaces per unit. These rules apply only to rental units licensed after the ordinance's effective date.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rental license for newly constructed or newly licensed properties in Mankato should determine which zoning district applies and calculate required off-street parking stalls accordingly under ch. 7 § 7-88. In R-1 and R-2 districts, two stalls per unit is the standard; in R-3 zones, compliant operators calculate stalls based on sleeping-room square footage and add one guest stall per unit, subject to per-unit minimums and maximums. For properties in R-4, OR, B-1, and B-3 districts, planning for 1.5 stalls per dwelling unit is the baseline for compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-88, tenants in newly licensed rental properties have an interest in knowing whether their building meets the off-street parking ratios required for its zoning district and dwelling type. If a rental property appears to lack the required number of parking stalls, tenants may consider raising this as a licensing compliance concern with the relevant Mankato municipal or housing licensing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help residents understand what documentation or complaint processes may be available.
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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