To promote more housing, cities and states target parking minimums

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 1,186

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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In 1923, the city of Columbus, Ohio, enacted the first known off-street parking requirement for new apartment buildings.

The city’s rules got stricter over time. In 1954, a Columbus apartment building with 100 one-bedroom units had to have at least 100 parking spaces; by 2022, the minimum was 150. For a 2,500-square-foot restaurant, the mandate grew from nine parking spaces to 34.

But in recent years, housing shortages have prompted Columbus and other cities and …

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