The City of Owatonna would like to remind community members of the upcoming winter parking clause in the City of Owatonna parking ordinance which goes into effect beginning November 15 and remains in effect until March 31, 2025.
If it is necessary for you to park a vehicle on the street between 12:01 a.m. and noon, you should park on the even house numbered side of the street on even numbered calendar days and on the odd numbered house side of the street on odd numbered calendar days. If you park your car after noon and intend to leave it parked overnight, you should anticipate the midnight date change. Also keep in mind that in December and January, there are two odd days in a row, December 31 and January 31. It is the responsibility of hosts to notify visitors or guests of the odd/even side winter parking restriction.
Odd/Even parking enforcement is not contingent on an impending snowstorm or a snow event. It is the objective of the Owatonna Police Department to educate community members and seek voluntary compliance, followed by consistent enforcement for a significantly more effective and efficient street maintenance operation.
Use the Owatonna Winter Parking Map App to see where to park where parking is allowed and areas that are exempt from the winter parking restriction. Easily search an address to determine the odd and even sides. Please review the initial screen for pertinent information that explains how to interpret and understand the winter parking restriction. A green line indicates the side that is even. A red line indicates the side that is odd. A black line indicates this area is exempt from the winter parking ordinance due to restrictions. A yellow line will appear during 12:01 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (noon) to indicate the side of the street you should park on if the area is not restricted.
Thank you for adhering to the winter parking restriction ordinance. For more information, please call the Owatonna Police Department at 507.774.7200 or visit owatonna.gov/publicparking.