Parking Regulations | Parking Permit Information

Introduction

1. These regulations establish standards for the administration and the enforcement of all campus parking at Lewis-Clark State College under the authority of the State Board of Education and in accordance with the Idaho Vehicle Code.

2. City streets are under the jurisdiction of the city of Lewiston unless vacated for a Lewis-Clark State College event.

3. Being unfamiliar with these regulations shall not constitute a defense for the violation of a regulation.

4. These regulations shall be effective as of July 1, 2007, unless indicated by official college notice.

Purpose of the Regulations:

To regulate parking on the campus of Lewis-Clark State College

To provide maximum safety and convenience for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, to protect college property and to expedite college business 

Priority is given to:

• Access for emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Services to the college
• Parking for those who have a valid Parking Permit.

Definitions

• The word “campus“ for the purpose of these regulations includes all property owned or leased by Lewis-Clark State College in and around the City of Lewiston.  This includes the streets and alleys under the jurisdiction of the City of Lewiston.
• The word “staff” as it appears herein includes faculty and staff, as well as employees of non-college organizations who work on the campus or are assigned office, laboratory or equivalent space within a college building.

Administration

The Vice President for Finance and Administration is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the campus parking program with the authority delegated to the Campus Security Office to issue parking permits, to collect penalties for violations of these regulations [with the cooperation of the Controller’s Office] to maintain the records of permits and violation citations.

Lewis-Clark State College does not assume any liability for the protection of any vehicle or its contents while parked on campus or any property owned or leased by the college. LCSC encourages everyone to lock their vehicles when leaving them unattended.

General Regulations

The Motor Vehicle Laws of the State of Idaho, the Traffic Ordinances of the City of Lewiston, and the following parking regulations of Lewis-Clark State College shall apply:

• Parking on the LCSC Campus is permitted in areas marked by parking space lines or signs. All other areas are officially declared no parking zones. 
• All persons operating a motor vehicle on the LCSC Campus or property owned by the college shall not exceed a 10 miles per hour speed limit.
• Students, faculty and staff are not allowed in visitor parking spaces.
• There will be no parking in spaces that are barricaded or coned, “Authorized Vehicle Only” spaces or areas on grass or lawns, double parking, or blocking entrances and exits unless authorized by an official college authority.
• Parking in areas designated as a loading zone or at yellow curbs for legitimate unloading or loading of equipment or supplies is limited to 20 minutes. Additional time may be arranged only by contacting the campus security office in advance.
• Parking is prohibited in handicapped zones or spaces without the proper permits. State Handicap Permits are required, along with a LCSC Parking Permit. All state handicap permits shall be assigned to the person using the handicap space and in accordance with Idaho Statute, Title 49-410 & 49-117.
• Driving a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or any motorized device, on campus property other than on an authorized road, driveway, or parking area is prohibited.
• The parking of a disabled or inoperative vehicle on campus for a period in excess of 48 hours is prohibited. The owner(s) of all vehicles in violation of this regulation will be notified with a notice placed on their windshield to move the vehicle. The vehicle may then be towed away, after 48 hours, at the owner(s) expense.
• All vehicles will be parked within the lines of a parking space and only one vehicle shall be parked in a parking space.
• On special occasions and during emergencies, parking limitations or revisions may be imposed by Administration and/or Campus Security.
• The backing of a vehicle into a parking space is prohibited. Backing into or facing the wrong direction in a diagonal parking space constitutes an illegal parking violation. Driving the wrong way in a campus parking lot when directed by traffic signs or arrows is prohibited.
• All vehicles parked on the campus, or in a college controlled parking area shall display a valid LCSC Parking Permit in the lower left corner (driver’s side) inside of the windshield. (If the vehicle is an open jeep/type vehicle, convertible or motorcycle, the vehicle owner shall contact Campus Security for display directions)
• Failure to display a valid parking permit or failure to display it properly on the vehicle is a violation resulting in a $10 fine regardless if a permit is owned or purchased at the time of the citation.  The display of a lost or stolen parking permit is a violation resulting in a $50 fine.
• All vehicles parked on campus more than 48 hours while staff, students, or owners are away must have the proper parking permits and authorization from Campus Security.  The owner/operator shall leave a key in the Security Office and allow the vehicle to be moved in case of emergency or vandalism and additionally leave a contact phone number for notification purposes.  Any vehicle found parked in violation of this regulation is subject to being towed at the owner’s expense.
• LCSC Parking Regulations are enforced Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 5:00PM. All campus housing residents are required to purchase and display a parking permit when parking overnight on campus, 7 days per week.  All fire zones, handicap parking spaces, and no parking zones are enforced at all times.

Permanent “NO PARKING” Areas

• The parking of any vehicle is prohibited at all times in the following areas:  all service roads and ramps, fire lanes and zones (marked in red or signs), and crosswalks.

Motorcycles / Bicycles / Skateboards

• For the purpose of these regulations, any motorized two-wheeled vehicle is considered to be a motorcycle. The parking of motorized vehicles at bicycle racks is prohibited. LCSC Parking Permits are not required for motorcycles in designated “crosshatched” areas, however is required when parking in a regular vehicle parking space. 
• Bicycles are not required to be registered or display a parking permit; however everyone is encouraged to register them (No charge) at the Security Office as a precaution, in case of theft.  Bicycles are required to be parked in the bicycle rack provided by the college.  Bicycles are prohibited from being parked or left in areas that impede the means of access or egress from a building or effectively obstructs or constricts emergency access routes, driveway, loading zone, or walkway.
• Prohibited locations for bicycles include but, are not limited to, stairways and hallways, classrooms in buildings, or access ramps for persons with disabilities. Chaining or in some other manner connecting bicycles to handrails, trees and shrubbery is prohibited.
• Motorcycles or bicycles parked or left so that they constitute a safety hazard on campus may be impounded without warning. The college will not be responsible for any damage incidental to the removal process.
• The riding or use of skateboards on the LCSC Campus or any property owned or leased by the college is prohibited. Violators of this regulation will be trespassed from LCSC by campus security and the Lewiston Police Department [I.C. 18-7008 (A) (8)]

LCSC Parking Permit Information

• All vehicles, including trailers, parked on the LCSC Campus must purchase and display a valid LCSC Parking Permit from the Controller’s Office Cashier in the Administration Building or the ID Desk in the Student Union Building. A vehicle registration or other form of proof of ownership may be required at the time of purchase. A failure to display a valid parking permit shall constitute a violation of these regulations.
• LCSC Parking Permits are assigned to a person and vehicle and are not transferable.  When a change in ownership of the registered vehicle occurs, it is the responsibility of the person to whom a permit has been issued, to remove the permit at the time of sale. Any person using a LCSC Parking Permit that was not issued to them is a violation these regulations.
• Any change of ownership, license plate number, address or sale of licensed vehicle shall be reported to the Security Office in the Fine Arts Building 105B on the next business day or by email to: security@lcsc.edu .

Parking permit fees shall be as follows:

• One year……………………………………………………….…$45.00
• Second semester..……………………………………………….. 25.00
• 2^nd vehicle permit.(w/conditions**)…………………………….  5.00
• Replacement Decal (w/theft report).…………………………….5.00

Parking permits are not transferable from one vehicle to another without written permission from the Security Office.  Failure to obey this rule will constitute a violation and make the operator subject to a citation.

** Second vehicle permits will be issued only to persons with proof that both vehicles are registered under their name. **

Penalties for violation of parking regulation are as follows:

• No parking permit………………………………………..…..…$50.00
• Improper or Failure to display……………………….………....10.00
• Handicapped Parking w/out state permit....………….…...…..75.00
• Restricted Zone, visitor space, loading zone, …………....……25.00 barricaded areas or reserved spaces)
• Illegal parking (Double, crosswalk, backing or ………...……15.00 pulling thru)
• No parking zone (Fire, Red, Exit/Entrance)………….……....25.00
• Other ………………………………………………………...……..15.00
• Displaying lost or stolen permit (Fictitious display)....…..…50.00  

Vehicles parked in unauthorized spaces or areas are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

Parking permits or parking privileges may be recalled, revoked, or suspended for any of the following reason:

• Three or more citations during a school year.
• Using a permit on a vehicle that it is not registered to.
• Falsification of information on a permit application.

All Penalties are due and payable to the Controller’s Office within five day of the issuance of the citation. Failure to comply constitutes an additional violation with a minimum penalty of $5.00 in addition to the original penalty. 

Visitors

1. To facilitate parking control and to avoid penalties for parking violations, visitors wishing to park on the campus are requested to obtain a complimentary parking permit from the Administrative Services Office in the Administration Building Room 106 or from a Security Officer.

2. Faculty, staff, and students are not eligible for a visitor’s permit.

THE ABOVE REGULATIONS SHALL APPLY TO ALL VEHICLES ON THE LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE CAMPUS BY FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS, AND VISITORS.

THESE REGULATIONS SHALL APPLY TO BOTH PRIVATE AND OFFICIAL VEHICLES.

For more information contact Campus Security at 792-2226. or via E-mail: security@lcsc.edu