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Parking Minimums by City, 2026

Ross D. Blankenship, Managing Principal of Wins ParkingWritten by , Managing PrincipalUpdated October 2026

78 cities in the table. 66 still require off-street parking by use; 11 have repealed minimums, earliest in 2015 and most recently in 2025. 9 cap new parking with maximums.

Cities that keep minimums, with the code section: Atlanta, Atlanta Code Sec. 16-28.014; Baton Rouge, Unified Development Code Sec. 17.4.1; Bismarck, Land Development Code (effective Oct 1, 2026); Boise, Boise City Code 11-04-08; Boston, Boston Zoning Code Article 23; Cedar Rapids, Zoning Ordinance Ch. 32, §32.04.02.F.1; Charleston, SC, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 54-317; Charleston, WV, Zoning Ordinance Secs. 14-063, 21-060-06, 23-020-02; Charlotte, Charlotte UDO Article 19, Table 19-1; Chesapeake, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 12-605.C; Chicago, Chicago Zoning Ordinance Ch. 17-10; Columbia, Unified Development Ordinance Sec. 17-5.2(d)(1); Columbus, Columbus City Code 3312.49; Cranston, City Code Ch. 17.64 (Sec. 17.64.010); Dallas, Dallas Development Code Ch. 51A; Des Moines, Zoning Ordinance Ch. 135, Art. 6 (credits in §135-6.5); Detroit, Sec. 50-14-31 (Off-Street Parking Schedule A); Dover, Zoning Ordinance (App. B), Art. 6, Sec. 3; Fargo, Land Development Code §20-0701; Grand Rapids, Zoning Ordinance Table 5.10.04.C (reductions in §5.10.05); Gulfport, Zoning Ordinance (App. A) Sec. VI(A)(1); Hilo, Hawaii County Code §25-4-51; Honolulu, ROH §21-6.20 (Ord. 20-41); Houston, Houston Code Ch. 26, Sec. 26-492; Huntington, Codified Ordinances Sec. 1331.03; Huntsville, Zoning Ordinance Art. 26, Sec. 26.3; Indianapolis, Indianapolis-Marion County Code Ch. 744; Jackson, Zoning Ordinance Sec. 707.04-A.3 (amended Dec. 2024); Jersey City, Land Development Ordinance Ch. 345 (Sec. 345-70); Juneau, CBJ 49.40, Article II (Ord. 2022-04(b)); Kansas City, Ordinance 260219; Las Vegas, Las Vegas UDC Title 19.12; Lewiston, Zoning (App. A), Art. XII, Sec. 17; Lincoln, Zoning Code Ch. 27.67; Little Rock, Code Sec. 36-502 (Ord. No. 22,695, Dec 16, 2025); Los Angeles, LAMC 12.21 A.4; Louisville, Land Development Code Ch. 9, Table 9.1.3A; Madison, Zoning Code §28.141; Manchester, Zoning Ordinance Art. 7, Table 7.2-A; Miami, Miami 21, Article 4, Table 4; Milwaukee, Zoning Code §295-403; Mobile, Unified Development Code Sec. 64-3-12; Nashua, City Code Ch. 190, Part 4, Art. XXVIII (Sec. 190-190 ff.); Nashville, Metro Code 17.20.030–17.20.040; New Orleans, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Art. 22, Sec. 22.5; New York, NYC Zoning Resolution (City of Yes for Housing Opportunity); Newark, Zoning Title 41, Table 41:7-2-6; Oklahoma City, Municipal Code §59-10600.3; Omaha, Municipal Code §55-732; Overland Park, Municipal Code §18.430.150 and §18.430.160; Philadelphia, Philadelphia Code § 14-802; Phoenix, Phoenix Zoning Ordinance §702; Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Code §914.02; Providence, Zoning Ordinance Art. 14, Sec. 1410; Rapid City, Municipal Code §17.50.270.A.1; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City Code 21A.44.040; San Diego, San Diego Municipal Code §142.0530; Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code 23.54.015; Sioux Falls, Code of Ordinances §160.551 (reductions in §160.552); St. Louis, Zoning Code §26.52.030; Stamford, Zoning Regulations Sec. 12.D (Parking Requirements); Tulsa, Zoning Code §55.020 and §55.050; Virginia Beach, City Zoning Ordinance Sec. 203; Washington, 11 DCMR Subtitle C §§701–702; Wichita, Unified Zoning Code Art. IV, Sec. A.1; Wilmington, City Code Ch. 48, Art. X, Sec. 48-444. Anchorage (2022, AO 2022-80(S-2), as amended), Austin (2023, Ord. 20231102-028), Baltimore (2025, Ord. 25-064), Bridgeport (2022, Zoning Code adopted Nov 29, 2021), Burlington (2023, ZA 22-07), Denver (2025, Modernizing Parking Requirements amendment), Fayetteville (2015, City Council ordinance, Oct 6, 2015), Lexington (2022, Urban County Council vote, Oct 27, 2022), Minneapolis (2021, Minneapolis 2040 parking regulations), Portland, ME (2024, ReCode Land Use Code, adopted Nov 4, 2024) and Portland, OR (2023, Ord. 191310) repealed their minimums and now regulate the most a project may build.

The rule decides how many spaces a building must keep, which in turn decides how much of a lot an owner can rent, share or redevelop. A city with minimums ties stalls to the building; a city without them lets the owner price the lot like any other asset. Each row links the code section so you can read the rule yourself, and the city name opens the Wins Parking page for that metro.

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Off-street parking minimums by U.S. city, 2026. Select a column header to sort.
AnchorageAKWest CoastNo minimumsOff-street parking minimums removed municipality-wide by AO 2022-80(S-2), adopted unanimously Nov 22, 2022AMC 21.07.090 (as amended by AO 2022-80(S-2))2022 (AO 2022-80(S-2), as amended)Oct 14, 2026
AtlantaGASoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use citywide; residential minimums ended in the BeltLine Overlay in Feb. 2024, and maximums applyAtlanta Code Sec. 16-28.014NoneOct 14, 2026
AustinTXSouthwestNo minimumsAustin ended parking minimums citywide in Nov. 2023; only accessible spaces are still requiredAustin City Code Title 252023 (Ord. 20231102-028)Oct 14, 2026
BaltimoreMDNortheastNo minimums; maximumsOrdinance 25-064 repealed per-use parking minimums in 2025 and set certain maximumsBaltimore Zoning Code Title 162025 (Ord. 25-064)Oct 14, 2026
Baton RougeLASoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use and character area (Table 17.A); none in the C-5 districtUnified Development Code Sec. 17.4.1NoneOct 13, 2026
BismarckNDMidwestMinimumsThe Land Development Code in effect since Oct 1, 2026 sets a minimum-to-maximum parking range by useLand Development Code (effective Oct 1, 2026)NoneOct 14, 2026
BoiseIDRocky MountainsMinimumsMinimums and maximums by use in every zoning district except MX-5Boise City Code 11-04-08NoneOct 14, 2026
BostonMANortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use; the Transportation Department sets maximum ratios for large Article 80 projectsBoston Zoning Code Article 23NoneOct 14, 2026
BridgeportCTNortheastNo minimums; maximumsNo off-street minimums citywide since 2022; maximums for retail and officeZoning Code Sec. 8.20 (Motor Vehicle Parking)2022 (Zoning Code adopted Nov 29, 2021)Oct 13, 2026
BurlingtonVTNortheastNo minimums; maximumsMinimums repealed citywide in 2023; maximums cap new parkingCDO Art. 8, Sec. 8.1.92023 (ZA 22-07)Oct 13, 2026
Cedar RapidsIAMidwestMinimumsOff-street minimums by use; downtown sites need no off-street parkingZoning Ordinance Ch. 32, §32.04.02.F.1NoneOct 14, 2026
CharlestonSCSoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use; the Gathering Place district is exempt, King Street changes of use need none, and shopping centers are capped at 120%Zoning Ordinance Sec. 54-317NoneOct 13, 2026
CharlestonWVSoutheastMinimumsNo on-site parking required in the CBD; expansions that would need 2 spaces or fewer are exemptZoning Ordinance Secs. 14-063, 21-060-06, 23-020-02NoneOct 13, 2026
CharlotteNCSoutheastMinimumsThree parking tiers: most uses have no minimum, Tier 3 keeps minimums for a short list of uses, and Tiers 2 and 3 cap parkingCharlotte UDO Article 19, Table 19-1NoneOct 14, 2026
ChesapeakeVASoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use; some commercial uses in the South Norfolk Business Overlay are exempt and multifamily ratios are reducedZoning Ordinance Sec. 12-605.CNoneOct 13, 2026
ChicagoILMidwestMinimumsWithin 2,640 ft of CTA rail or 1,320 ft of a busy bus line, projects may cut required parking up to 100% (July 2025)Chicago Zoning Ordinance Ch. 17-10NoneOct 14, 2026
ColumbiaSCSoutheastMinimumsNo minimums in the DAC, MC, NAC, CAC, RAC, MU-1 and MU-2 districts, or for nonresidential buildings up to 7,500 sq ft citywideUnified Development Ordinance Sec. 17-5.2(d)(1)NoneOct 13, 2026
ColumbusOHMidwestMinimumsRequired off-street parking by use under Chapter 3312Columbus City Code 3312.49NoneOct 14, 2026
CranstonRINortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use for every districtCity Code Ch. 17.64 (Sec. 17.64.010)NoneOct 13, 2026
DallasTXSouthwestMinimumsThe May 2025 reform waived minimums for most uses; large restaurants and bars, some commercial and industrial uses and senior high schools still need parkingDallas Development Code Ch. 51ANoneOct 14, 2026
DenverCORocky MountainsNo minimums; maximumsMinimums ended citywide Aug. 11, 2025; maximums apply within a quarter mile of rail stationsDenver Zoning Code Division 10.42025 (Modernizing Parking Requirements amendment)Oct 14, 2026
Des MoinesIAMidwestMinimumsNo minimums in the DX downtown districts, where parking is capped; MX1 and MX2 need 60% of the table, capped at 120%Zoning Ordinance Ch. 135, Art. 6 (credits in §135-6.5)NoneOct 14, 2026
DetroitMIMidwestMinimumsOff-street minimums for office, retail and apartments in Schedule ASec. 50-14-31 (Off-Street Parking Schedule A)NoneOct 13, 2026
DoverDENortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use, except in the downtown redevelopment target areaZoning Ordinance (App. B), Art. 6, Sec. 3NoneOct 13, 2026
FargoNDMidwestMinimumsNo minimums in the DMU district; nonresidential uses in UMU are exemptLand Development Code §20-0701NoneOct 14, 2026
FayettevilleARSoutheastNo minimums; maximumsNo minimums for commercial uses since Oct 6, 2015; maximums of 115–130% of the base ratioUnified Development Code Sec. 172.052015 (City Council ordinance, Oct 6, 2015)Oct 13, 2026
Grand RapidsMIMidwestMinimumsTable 5.10.04.C minimums, none in the TN-CC district; ADUs and small residential exempt since April 2024Zoning Ordinance Table 5.10.04.C (reductions in §5.10.05)NoneOct 14, 2026
GulfportMSSoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use; the CBD and the north side of 11th Street from 31st to 36th Avenue are exemptZoning Ordinance (App. A) Sec. VI(A)(1)NoneOct 13, 2026
HiloHIWest CoastMinimumsCommercial and office: 1 space per 300 sq ft in most districts; Downtown Hilo (CDH) is not on the commercial listHawaii County Code §25-4-51NoneOct 14, 2026
HonoluluHIWest CoastMinimumsNo minimums for most uses in the Primary Urban Center and Ewa plan areas, within 0.5 mile of rail stations and in TOD districts; minimums by use elsewhereROH §21-6.20 (Ord. 20-41)NoneOct 14, 2026
HoustonTXSouthwestMinimumsOff-street minimums by use citywideHouston Code Ch. 26, Sec. 26-492NoneOct 14, 2026
HuntingtonWVSoutheastMinimumsThe C-3 Central Business District is exempt, as are C-1 nonresidential uses within 660 feet of a public lotCodified Ordinances Sec. 1331.03NoneOct 13, 2026
HuntsvilleALSoutheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use; the C-B Central Business District needs no off-street parkingZoning Ordinance Art. 26, Sec. 26.3NoneOct 13, 2026
IndianapolisINMidwestMinimumsOff-street minimums by use under the consolidated zoning ordinanceIndianapolis-Marion County Code Ch. 744NoneOct 14, 2026
JacksonMSSoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use; the C-4 Central Business District is exemptZoning Ordinance Sec. 707.04-A.3 (amended Dec. 2024)NoneOct 13, 2026
Jersey CityNJNortheastMinimumsParking set district by district in the Land Development Ordinance and in each redevelopment planLand Development Ordinance Ch. 345 (Sec. 345-70)NoneOct 13, 2026
JuneauAKWest CoastMinimumsNo parking required in the downtown No Parking Required Area; lower Town Center rates (1 per 750 sq ft for office and retail); minimums by use elsewhereCBJ 49.40, Article II (Ord. 2022-04(b))NoneOct 14, 2026
Kansas CityMOMidwestMinimumsOrdinance 260219 (Apr 9, 2026) removed parking mandates in the urban core; downtown was already exemptOrdinance 260219NoneOct 14, 2026
Las VegasNVSouthwestMinimumsParking minimums are set use by use in the Unified Development CodeLas Vegas UDC Title 19.12NoneOct 14, 2026
LewistonMENortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use: 2 spaces per single-family home, 1 plus 0.1 per multifamily unitZoning (App. A), Art. XII, Sec. 17NoneOct 13, 2026
LexingtonKYSoutheastNo minimumsOff-street minimums removed citywide by a 14-0 Urban County Council vote on Oct 27, 2022Zoning Ordinance text amendment (Council file, Oct 27, 2022)2022 (Urban County Council vote, Oct 27, 2022)Oct 13, 2026
LincolnNEMidwestMinimumsSince Feb 27, 2024, nonresidential uses in every district except B-1 and O-2 need no off-street parkingZoning Code Ch. 27.67NoneOct 14, 2026
Little RockARSoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use; none in the UU Urban Use District downtown, where the old minimum now works as a maximumCode Sec. 36-502 (Ord. No. 22,695, Dec 16, 2025)NoneOct 13, 2026
Los AngelesCAWest CoastMinimumsMinimums by use, but state law AB 2097 bars them for most projects within half a mile of major transitLAMC 12.21 A.4NoneOct 14, 2026
LouisvilleKYSoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use under Table 9.1.3A; none in the Downtown form district, with maximums elsewhereLand Development Code Ch. 9, Table 9.1.3ANoneOct 13, 2026
MadisonWIMidwestMinimumsNo minimums in Downtown and Central districts or several mixed-use and TOD districtsZoning Code §28.141NoneOct 14, 2026
ManchesterNHNortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use (professional office 1 per 400 sq ft, housing 1 per unit); the DT-2 downtown district is exemptZoning Ordinance Art. 7, Table 7.2-ANoneOct 13, 2026
MiamiFLSoutheastMinimumsMiami 21 sets minimums by transect zone and useMiami 21, Article 4, Table 4NoneOct 14, 2026
MilwaukeeWIMidwestMinimumsNo minimums in the C9 downtown districts or redevelopment districts; minimums by use elsewhereZoning Code §295-403NoneOct 14, 2026
MinneapolisMNMidwestNo minimums; maximumsMinimums ended citywide in May 2021; maximums limit new parkingMinneapolis Code Ch. 5552021 (Minneapolis 2040 parking regulations)Oct 14, 2026
MobileALSoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use; none in the Downtown Development District or the Spring Hill overlay, and riverfront sites exempt since June 3, 2025Unified Development Code Sec. 64-3-12NoneOct 13, 2026
NashuaNHNortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use, with Planning Board waiversCity Code Ch. 190, Part 4, Art. XXVIII (Sec. 190-190 ff.)NoneOct 13, 2026
NashvilleTNSoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use outside the Urban Zoning Overlay; inside it none are required and the ratios act as maximums (Dec. 2022)Metro Code 17.20.030–17.20.040NoneOct 14, 2026
New OrleansLASoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use; the Historic Core, HU-B1A and CBD districts are exempt, and EV ports can cut a requirement by up to 30%Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Art. 22, Sec. 22.5NoneOct 13, 2026
New YorkNYNortheastMinimumsCity of Yes (Dec. 2024) ended housing parking mandates in the Inner Transit Zone and cut them in the Outer Transit ZoneNYC Zoning Resolution (City of Yes for Housing Opportunity)NoneOct 14, 2026
NewarkNJNortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use, waived within 1,200 feet of a light rail, PATH or NJ Transit stationZoning Title 41, Table 41:7-2-6NoneOct 13, 2026
Oklahoma CityOKSouthwestMinimumsNo minimums in the DBD, DTD-1, DTD-2, C-CBD and Bricktown Core districtsMunicipal Code §59-10600.3NoneOct 14, 2026
OmahaNEMidwestMinimumsNo minimums in the CBD, NBD or TOD-1 districts; TOD-2 to TOD-4 need 50% of the standardMunicipal Code §55-732NoneOct 14, 2026
Overland ParkKSMidwestMinimumsMinimums by use with parking maximums; up to 50% of required parking may be on-streetMunicipal Code §18.430.150 and §18.430.160NoneOct 14, 2026
PhiladelphiaPANortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use and zoning districtPhiladelphia Code § 14-802NoneOct 14, 2026
PhoenixAZSouthwestMinimumsMinimums by use under Section 702; the Walkable Urban Code sets its own ratios near light railPhoenix Zoning Ordinance §702NoneOct 14, 2026
PittsburghPANortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use from the parking schedule in Section 914.02Pittsburgh Code §914.02NoneOct 14, 2026
PortlandMENortheastNo minimums; maximumsOff-street minimums removed citywide in 2024; maximums apply to all usesLand Use Code Art. 18 (Sec. 18.1)2024 (ReCode Land Use Code, adopted Nov 4, 2024)Oct 13, 2026
PortlandORWest CoastNo minimums; maximumsOrdinance 191310 removed minimums citywide in June 2023; maximums applyPortland Zoning Code Title 332023 (Ord. 191310)Oct 14, 2026
ProvidenceRINortheastMinimumsNo minimums downtown (D-1) or for housing in the transit overlay; the first 2,500 sq ft of nonresidential space is exempt in R-P, C-2 and C-3Zoning Ordinance Art. 14, Sec. 1410NoneOct 13, 2026
Rapid CitySDMidwestMinimumsOff-street minimums by use; the Central Business District is exemptMunicipal Code §17.50.270.A.1NoneOct 14, 2026
Salt Lake CityUTRocky MountainsMinimumsTable 21A.44.040-A sets a minimum and a maximum for each use (updated Oct. 2022)Salt Lake City Code 21A.44.040NoneOct 14, 2026
San DiegoCAWest CoastMinimumsNo minimums for multifamily homes in Transit Priority Areas since 2019; minimums by use elsewhereSan Diego Municipal Code §142.0530NoneOct 14, 2026
SeattleWAWest CoastMinimumsRequired parking set by use, with reductions allowed in some areasSeattle Municipal Code 23.54.015NoneOct 14, 2026
Sioux FallsSDMidwestMinimumsOff-street minimums by use, with reductions available for qualifying sitesCode of Ordinances §160.551 (reductions in §160.552)NoneOct 14, 2026
South BurlingtonVTNortheastNo minimums; maximumsNo minimums except multifamily housing (0.75 to 1 space per unit); maximums in City CenterLand Development Regulations Sec. 13.02(B)(1)NoneOct 13, 2026
St. LouisMOMidwestMinimumsOff-street minimums by use; the "I" Central Business District needs no off-street parkingZoning Code §26.52.030NoneOct 14, 2026
StamfordCTNortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use, with reductions for downtown housing and car sharingZoning Regulations Sec. 12.D (Parking Requirements)NoneOct 13, 2026
TulsaOKSouthwestMinimumsCBD exempt; the first 5,000 sq ft of many commercial uses exempt; 50% reduction in CH and MX districtsZoning Code §55.020 and §55.050NoneOct 14, 2026
Virginia BeachVASoutheastMinimumsMinimums by use; Ordinance 3865 (July 7, 2026) revised the residential and mixed-use ratiosCity Zoning Ordinance Sec. 203NoneOct 13, 2026
WashingtonDCNortheastMinimumsMinimums in R, RF, RA, MU, NC and PDR zones, cut 50% within half a mile of Metrorail outside R and RF zones11 DCMR Subtitle C §§701–702NoneOct 14, 2026
WichitaKSMidwestMinimumsOff-street minimums by use; the Central Business District is exemptUnified Zoning Code Art. IV, Sec. A.1NoneOct 14, 2026
WilmingtonDENortheastMinimumsOff-street minimums by use; most uses in the C-3 and C-4 downtown districts are exemptCity Code Ch. 48, Art. X, Sec. 48-444NoneOct 13, 2026

78 rows. More cities are added as their Wins Parking pages go live.

Method

How was the rule for each city found?

We read each city's current zoning ordinance on the city's own code host (Municode, American Legal or the city website), found the off-street parking chapter, and recorded whether it sets a minimum number of spaces by land use. When a city removed its minimums, we recorded the year and the ordinance that did it, from the adopted ordinance or the city's own announcement.

A rule counts as "minimums" when the code requires a set number of spaces for ordinary office, retail or apartment uses anywhere in the city. A city that waived minimums only downtown or near transit still counts as having minimums, and the detail column says where the waiver applies. A city counts as "no minimums" only when the requirement is gone citywide.

Method

How current is it?

Every row carries the date we opened the code and confirmed the rule. A monthly job re-opens every source link and emails a report of any that fail, and rows are re-checked by hand when a city amends its parking chapter. Zoning changes slowly, but it does change: Burlington's 2023 repeal is the kind of event this table exists to catch.

Using the data

How should you read the table?

Sort by any column header, or filter by state, region or rule. The code-section cell links to the ordinance itself, not to a summary, so you can confirm the wording before you rely on it. The "Repealed" column is blank ("None") for cities that still require parking; it is not a forecast.

Minimums are one input to what a lot can do. Variances, planned-unit approvals, historic districts and shared-parking agreements can all change the number on a given parcel. Treat the table as the starting rule and the city's zoning office as the final word for a specific address.

Using the data

Why do parking minimums matter to a lot owner?

A minimum turns part of every lot into required parking for the building it serves. Those stalls cannot be sold off, built on or, in some codes, rented to the public without a variance. Where minimums are gone, the same stalls become an asset the owner can price, share between daytime and evening users, lease to a fleet or redevelop. The rule therefore sets the ceiling on what a parking management plan can earn.

Repeal does not mean a city stops caring about parking. Burlington replaced its minimums with maximums, which cap how much new parking a project may add, and many cities that drop minimums add rules on bicycle parking, shared parking and curb management at the same time. Read the detail column and the code section together.

Using the data

Who keeps this data, and can you reuse it?

Wins Parking keeps the table as part of its city pages. It is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license: copy, chart or republish it, with credit and a link. The CSV has the same rows and columns as the table. Corrections go to reserve@winsparking.com with the code link that shows the change; we confirm against the source and update the row and its checked date.

Ross D. Blankenship, Managing Principal of Wins Parking

About the author

Ross D. Blankenship

Managing Principal

Ross D. Blankenship is Managing Principal of Wins Parking. He has filed 20 U.S. patent applications on autonomous vehicle parking and charging, EV charging hubs and drone safety, all patent pending. He holds a JD from Washington University School of Law and a BA from Cornell University, and is the author of five books on AI and property.

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