DAR File No. 30712

Regents (Board Of), University of Utah, Parking and Transportation Services

R810-1

University of Utah Parking Regulations

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 30712
Filed: 11/09/2007, 11:16
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

Subsequent to the five-year review and during the course of the review, it was determined the amendments needed to be made to update verbiage and eliminate excessive verbiage.

Summary of the rule or change:

The rule is staying the same, but the excessive verbiage has been eliminated and the outdated verbiage has been updated.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Sections 53B-3-103 and 53B-3-107

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

As the rule amendment simply changes outdated verbiage and eliminates excessive verbiage, but not the cost associated with each action, there are no costs or savings.

local governments:

As the rule amendment simply changes outdated verbiage and eliminates excessive verbiage, but not the cost associated with each action, there are no costs or savings.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

As the rule amendment simply changes outdated verbiage and eliminates excessive verbiage, but not the cost associated with each action, there are no costs or savings.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

As the rule amendment simply changes outdated verbiage and eliminates excessive verbiage, but not the cost associated with each action, there are no costs or savings.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

As the rule amendment simply changes outdated verbiage and eliminates excessive verbiage, but not the cost associated with each action, there are no costs or savings. Alma Allred, Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Regents (Board Of)
University of Utah, Parking and Transportation Services
1910 E SOUTH CAMPUS DR
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84112-9350

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Patti Trulli Ibholm at the above address, by phone at 801-587-9883, by FAX at 801-581-5253, or by Internet E-mail at patti.trulli-ibholm@ucs.utah.edu

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

12/31/2007

This rule may become effective on:

01/07/2008

Authorized by:

Patti Trulli Ibholm, Associate Director

R810. Regents (Board of), University of Utah, Parking and Transportation Services.

R810-1. University of Utah Parking Regulations.

R810-1-1. Authority.

The University's parking system is authorized by Utah Code, Title 53B, Chapter 3, Sections 103 and 107.

 

R810-1-2. Motor Vehicle Parking On Campus.

A motor vehicle is defined under Utah State Code, Unannotated 41-1a-102(66).

A vehicle is defined under Utah State Code, Unannotated 41-1a-102(65).

Anyone parking a vehicle on campus must [comply with the following regulations:]purchase and display a parking permit from Commuter Services or park the vehicle in a metered area or pay lot and pay the appropriate fee. Payment for the use of campus meters or pay lots is required whether or not the vehicle displays a current University parking permit.

[ A. Register the vehicle with Parking Services and pay the annual, quarterly or daily parking fee for the right to park in designated areas, or

B. Park the vehicle in a metered area or pay lot and pay the appropriate fee.

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R810-1-3. Parking Areas.

Parking is permitted only in designated areas and only in accordance with all posted signs. Vehicles[Cars] must be parked properly within marked stalls. Tickets are issued to vehicles parked contrary to posted signs.

 

R810-1-4. Restrictions.

Parking is prohibited 24 hours daily at red curbs, "no parking" areas, bus zones, crosswalks, driveways, sidewalks, on the wrong side of the street, in front of fire hydrants and dumpsters, and designated areas such as disabled and[other prohibited or] reserved [parking ]areas[ as designated]. Parking is also prohibited in and on unmarked roadways and other unmarked areas.[ Parking tickets will be issued for noncompliance.]

 

R810-1-5. Vehicle Operator Responsibilities.

Parking area designations are subject to change, and it is the motorist's responsibility to be cognizant of such changes. The responsibility for finding an authorized parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator.[ Lack of a parking space in any desired area is not a valid excuse for failure to comply with these regulations.]

 

R810-1-6. Parking for Drivers with Disabilities.

Parking[Stalls] for drivers with disabilities is[are] reserved for [qualified ]students, faculty, [and ]staff and visitors who must purchase and display a parking permit or park in a metered area or pay lot and pay the appropriate fee.[ Vehicles parked in these stalls must display a valid permit issued by Parking and Transportation Services for the use of drivers with disabilities. Special stalls in visitor areas have been identified for the use of visitors to the University with disabilities. Vehicles parked in these stalls must display appropriate license plates or a state issued parking permit designating an individual with a disability.]

 

[R810-1-7. Residence Halls.

Residence halls parking is restricted to residence halls residents and meal ticket permit holders except in areas designated for other permits. A special "S" permit is required and must designate the hall in which the individual resides.

Residence halls visitors parking a vehicle without a valid University permit must obtain special day passes.

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R810-1-8. University Vehicle Parking.

University owned vehicles are to be parked in maintenance stalls when available or other stalls when necessary and shall not violate "No Parking," "Tow Away," or "Disabled" zones. Drivers of improperly parked University vehicles will be responsible for tickets received.[ In emergency situations where maintenance vehicles must park in spaces other than those listed above, marker cones must be displayed in the front and rear of the vehicle; or emergency flashers must be activated.]

 

R810-1-9. Motorcycle Parking.

Motorcycles, motorbikes, scooters and mopeds must be parked in areas designated for such vehicles and display an appropriate parking permit. Motorcycle permits must be attached near the license plate in a clearly visible manner.

 

R810-1-11. University Student Apartments Parking.

University Student Apartment parking lots are restricted to apartment residents, housing employees, resident guests, applicants for apartment assignment, and visitors.

Parking is permitted only in designated areas and only in accordance with all posted signs.[ Each parking area is marked by signs at the entrance of the lot, or within the lot, or at individual stalls designating the type of parking allowed. Vehicles must be parked properly within marked stalls.]

A. Vehicle Registration and Permit Issuance. Residents and employees are required to register all vehicles parked in University Student Apartment parking areas and to purchase and display a [use ]permit in accordance with the schedule of approved fees through the Main Office, University Student Apartments. [Motorcycle/moped permits are to be attached near the license plate in a clearly visible manner.]A current vehicle registration is required to obtain and maintain a parking permit.

B. Additional Vehicle Registration. [Due to limited parking availability, parking permits for additional vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and passenger cars exceeding 2 per apartment, will be authorized only after application, review and approval of the University Student Apartments Special Hearings Committee. Applications for additional vehicle registration and permits should be made during the week of late vehicle registration or upon apartment residency or change of status. Only a limited number of additional vehicle parking permit applications will be approved due to the limited space available in University Student Apartment parking lots.]Parking permits for additional vehicles will be issued on a space available basis. Boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles are prohibited from parking at University Student Apartments. Motorcycles, scooters and mopeds must display the appropriate permit near the license plate and park in designated motorcycle areas.[ may be parked only in designated areas.]

C. Parking for Drivers with Disabilities. Residents must display a Student Apartments Disabled parking permit or a Student Apartment permit with a state-issued disabled plate or placard or University of Utah disabled permit.[Special stalls for qualified drivers with disabilities and additional stalls are assigned as needed upon request and written verification of an individual's disability by a physician.]

D. Visitor Parking. Visitors must park in areas marked Visitor Parking. Temporary University Student Apartment permits may be purchased for longer term visitor parking, up to two weeks.[Short term visitor parking of four hours or less is available without a special permit in designated visitor parking areas. Longer term visitor parking, up to 2 weeks, requires a special visitor parking permit.]

E. Inoperable vehicles will be considered abandoned and will be removed for Student Apartments property at the owner's expense. Vehicles whichremain in one place for a period of twenty-one (21) days may be required to be moved to another space in order to verify that it is operable.[E. Parking Permits. All parking permits are the property of University Student Apartments. Residents must return permits upon vacating the apartment. Failure to do so will result in an assessment of $25 for each permit not returned.]

F. Enforcement of parking regulations is twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week.

 

R810-1-12. Extended Parking Privileges.

Vehicles occupying the same lot or stall for 48 hours or longer [without a special permit issued by Parking Services ]will be ticketed and may also be removed at the expense of the owner if their presence interferes with regular University functions or maintenance. Vehicles parked in the residence halls lot and displaying a valid and appropriate parking permit are exempted from the 48 hour limitations.[

When vehicles need to be stored on campus for 48 hours or more, arrangements must be made with Parking Services and an appropriate fee paid. Arrangements expire on the regular permit year basis.]

 

R810-1-13. Abandoned Vehicles.

Vehicles which do not display current Utah or out-of-state vehicle registration and a valid University of Utah parking permit and have not been moved for a period of seven days will be considered as abandoned and may be removed from University property at owner's expense.

 

R810-1-14. Living In A Motor Vehicle On Campus.

In accordance with state health law, campers, trailers, and motor homes cannot be used for sleeping or living purposes while parked on campus except in stalls designated by Commuter[Parking] Services which provide for utilities and sanitary facilities.[ Violators will be ticketed.]

 

R810-1-15. University Responsibility For Vehicle Damage.

The University is not responsible for the care and protection of or damage to any vehicle or its contents when operated or parked on University property. Acceptance of a permit shall constitute an acknowledgement and acceptance of this condition as the privilege to use the University's parking facilities.

 

R810-1-16. Special Parking.

Commuter[Parking] Services reserves the right to change the designated use of lots or roadways at any time to provide for special parking needs. During [athletic or special ]events, Commuter[Parking] Services reserves the right to charge for the use of University parking lots. Vehicles with a current University permit will not be charged except for off-campus sponsored special events.[ After 6 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and University recognized holidays, campus parking lots are available for parking without a permit except in reserved, handicapped and other specifically designated lots or spaces.]

 

R810-1-17. Lost or Stolen Permits.

Responsibility[Parking Services is not responsible] for lost or stolen [parking ]permits is the permit holder's, who must file a lost or stolen permit report with Commuter Services.[ It is the responsibility of the permit holder to report lost or stolen permits to Parking and Transportation Services.] [Any t]Tickets received on the lost or stolen permit are the holder's responsibility if a report is not filed.[will be the responsibility of the permit holder if a report is not made.] Replacement permits may be obtained once a report is made and a replacement fee paid. Vehicles displaying a lost or stolen permit are subject to impoundment at the owner's expense.

 

KEY: parking facilities

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [1992]2008

Notice of Continuation: October 5, 2007

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53B-3-103; 53B-3-107