There is no parking on any Crystal street between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., except with a short-term permit issued by the police department between April 1 through Nov. 30. Permits are issued during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The first permit is free. Any subsequent permit is $35.
Beginning Aug. 23, 2025:
Residents can apply for two types of overnight parking permits – short-term and long-term. Short-term permits are valid for up to 14 days, and up to two per year are free. Long-term permits are available between April 1 and Nov. 30, with a limit of three per household per calendar year.
Temporary overnight parking permits (short and long term) may be issued on legal holidays and the days immediately before and after. Recognized holidays include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Applications must include the vehicle’s license plate, address where it will be parked, reason for the request, and contact information. All permits must be clearly displayed inside the vehicle and are not transferable.
Even with a permit, on-street parking is limited to no more than 24 consecutive hours.
During snow parking restrictions (declared snow event of more than 1.5 inches), ALL vehicles, including those with permits, must be removed from the street. Vehicles not removed may be ticketed or towed.
FEES (beginning Aug. 23, 2025):
The first two short-term parking permits are free. Additional permits are $20 each, with a maximum of four short-term permits allowed per year per vehicle.
Long-term permits are $40.