Alleys.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 69.502
in effectSec. 69.502. - Alleys.
(a) Required. Alleys shall be provided where topography renders driveways from the street to service or off-street parking areas impractical, where limited access streets prohibit driveways to off-street parking and service areas, and in a T3 or T4 district where alleys are designed as part of an interconnected street network in an approved master plan.
(b) Width. All alley right-of-way widths shall conform to the following minimum standards.
Right-of Way Width in Feet | Roadway Width in Feet
Industrial/Commercial | 24 | 20
Residential | 20 | 16
(c) Layout. Alley intersections and sharp changes of alignment shall be avoided, but, where such are unavoidable, corners shall be cut with sufficient radius to permit safe and easy vehicular movement.
Generally, dead-end alleys shall be prohibited, but, where unavoidable, shall be provided with adequate turnaround facilities as may be determined by the director of public works.
(C.F. No. 03-1028, § 1, 4-7-04; Ord. No. 11-27, § 1, 4-20-11)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITVIIIZOCO_CH69ZOCOUBRE_ARTVGEREDEST_S69.502ALFetched: 11/1/2026