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North Mankato council adopts ordinance reducing off‑street parking requirements
Summary
The North Mankato City Council adopted Ordinance No. 193 on July 21, 2025, amending City Code Section 151.14 to reduce required off‑street parking for certain low-density residential rental units after staff review found existing requirements burdensome.
The North Mankato City Council on July 21 adopted Ordinance No. 193, amending City Code Section 151.14 to reduce required off‑street parking for certain low‑density rental housing. Council Member Steiner moved adoption and Council Member Oachs seconded; the motion carried with Council Members Steiner, Oachs and Mayor Carlson recorded as voting aye.
City Planner Lassonde told the council staff had reviewed the city’s parking standards and compared them with neighboring municipalities and concluded the existing requirements—five to ten parking spaces for one- and two‑dwelling rental units—were overburdensome for landlords and could impede housing options. The ordinance change aims to align North Mankato’s requirements with surrounding communities. The council adopted the change after the public hearing on the ordinance.
The amendment is recorded as Ordinance No. 193 and modifies City Code Section 151.14. The council did not record any dissenting votes in the meeting minutes.
