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Parking Politely in Residential Areas

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Parking politely in residential areas

People walking on the sidewalk next to cars parked in the street.

Residential neighborhoods are shared spaces — whether you’re visiting friends, attending a nearby event, or just looking for a place to park. Salt Lake City asks everyone to park politely to help keep streets safe, accessible, and pleasant for all.

Taking a few extra moments to park correctly not only shows respect for our neighbors, but also helps you avoid parking tickets or towing.

Residential parking rules

Be a good neighbor by following these rules when parking in residential areas:

  • Park in the same direction as traffic.
  • Read and follow all posted signs carefully.
  • Park at least 20 feet from crosswalks at intersections.
  • Park at least 30 feet from stop signs.
  • Don’t park in bus stops.
  • Park at least five feet away from driveways.
    • If there’s a mailbox near the driveway, leave 10 feet of space.
  • Park at least five feet away from fire hydrants on either side — even if there’s no red curb or sign.
  • Don’t park more than 12 inches from the curb.
    • Be mindful of trash and recycling bins on collection days so you don’t block them.
    • Leaving too much space between your car and the curb can make it harder for emergency vehicles to pass.
  • Don’t park on or block sidewalks.

For a complete list of City parking rules, visit City Code of Ordinances library.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a residential parking permit?
Some neighborhoods require parking permits. These are issues by the City’s Transportation Division. Learn more about City Permit Parking and how to get a visit or guest pass.

Where can I find more parking rules?
For more detailed information about parking ordinances, paid parking, and how to avoid getting towed, visit the Parking in Salt Lake City webpage.

How do I report parking violations?
Contact the Urban Services Division’s Parking team by calling 801-535-6628. For a faster response, provide us the address where the issue is happening; the vehicle’s license plate number; the make, model, and color of the vehicle; and a description of the problem.

Contact us

Contact the Urban Services Division by:

mySLC: Report illegal parking

To help us respond faster, please include:

  • The address where an issue is happening
  • The vehicle’s license plate number
  • The make, model, and color of the vehicle
  • A short description of the problem

If you’re reporting an abandoned car, let us know how long it’s been parked there.

Phone: 801-535-6628

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