What to know
The City requires an obstruction permit to block any part of a City street, lane or sidewalk.
This includes if they are blocked for:
- Construction
- Demolition
- Events
- Utility repair
These areas are considered public right of way.
Obstruction of right-of-way permit
You need a permit to block a lane, street or sidewalk, or to hood parking meters.
Permit to block City right of way
When you need a permit
To obstruct right of way
You need an obstruction permit to block areas, such as public:
- Streets or sidewalks
- Alleys
- Traffic lanes
- Parking lanes
To post no parking signs and hood meters
You also need the permit to:
- Post no parking signs
- Hood parking meters
- Park vehicles in the blocked area
How to apply for a permit
Follow these steps to apply and to learn the permitting process.
Apply on the Roway website
To apply for a permit:
- Make an account on the Right of Way Permitting System (Roway). This is the City's obstruction permit website.
- Note: If it is not your first time using Roway, you should not need to register again.
- Follow the instructions on Roway to apply for a permit.
Help with your application
You can view detailed steps on how to apply.
More permit information
Fees
There is no cost for the permit.
Other fees
Fees may apply for:
- Closing a travel or parking lane
- Hooding parking meters
- Money lost from parking meters
- Traffic control agents
Notice required for signs and hooded meters
For hooded parking meters
We require 24 hours' notice to hood parking meters.
For no parking signs
We require 48 hours' notice to post "No Parking" signs on streets.
Related permits
Contact us
Public Works
Phone
Address
City Hall350 Fifth St. S., Room 203
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.