Parking Regulations

2.0 Parking

Parking changes for 2005 | 1.0 Registration for Parking Permit | 2.0 Parking | 3.0 Married Student Housing | 4.0 Operation of Motor Vehicles | 5.0 Visitor Parking | 6.0 Appeal Procedures | 7.0 Accidents | 8.0 Violation and Fines | Parking Permits and Towing Policy | Pedestrian Safety Policy | Visitor, Disabled, and Special Events Parking

2.1 Designated Parking

At the entrance to the parking lots are signs which designate the type of reserve parking. The signs are displayed as follows: faculty/staff – blue sign labeled Faculty/Staff Parking; student parking – gold sign labeled Student Parking; Carpool parking – green sign labeled Carpool Parking. The on-street parking has a curb marking with blue or gold. Again, blue is for staff/faculty and gold is for students. Drivers should double-check the space in which they park because within these parking areas are 24-hour reserve spaces, loading zones, and disabled spaces. Parking within the area and lots shall be in designated spaces only (between two parallel white lines). Parking in any other area or manner shall be designated as “NO PARKING ZONE.”

Some “NO PARKING” areas are:

A. Any area specified by a yellow curb or intermittent yellow markings with the words “NO PARKING” in black lettering.
B. Areas where sidewalks intersect streets.
C. Sidewalks, lawns, or grassy areas.
D. Within 20 feet of a fire hydrant.
E. Fire lanes marked solid red curb or intermittent red markings.
F. Any other area where signs indicate “NO PARKING” or special parking.
G. Parking across or outside designated lines of parking spaces.
H. Undesignated Parking (open) – These lots may be utilized by anyone properly displaying a valid ETSU Parking Permit..

2.2 Reserved Spaces

The following spaces are reserved as noted:

A. Disabled – reserved 24 hours a day.
B. Service vehicles – reserved 24 hours a day.
C. Married Student Housing – reserved 24 hours a day (Section 3.1).
D. At times, certain areas will be reserved for parking for special events.
E. Dorm Directors’ spaces – reserved 24 hours a day.
F. President’s space – reserved 24 hours a day.

2.3 Display of Parking Permit

For the 2001-02 academic year, two types of permits will be available to both students and faculty/staff. One is a portable static cling permit, and the other is a self-adhesive permit for permanent placement on the vehicle. In either case the permit must be displayed on the lower left side of the rear windscreen of the vehicle, directly behind the driver and plainly visible from the rear of the vehicle. Those whose vehicles do not have a glass rear windscreen-i.e., Jeeps, convertibles, and similar vehicles (and only such vehicles) will be allowed to affix the permit to the rear bumper directly behind the driver or on the upper center of the front windscreen. Those whose vehicles have tinted windows, or any other condition which might hinder clear visibility of the parking permit, are strongly urged to select the adhesive sticker for exterior display. Defective or damaged permits will be replaced at no cost. Lost or stolen permits will be replaced for a fee of $10. Temporary parking permits are available at the Department of Public Safety located at the main entrance to campus on University Parkway. Each temporary parking permit will be valid for a maximum of one (1) to seven (7) days. Any exceptions must be approved by the Chief or his designee.

2.4 Changing of Parking Category

Anyone changing his/her parking category will be required to contact the Parking Office within 10 days to obtain the proper parking permit. Individuals are responsible for any increase in cost.

2.5 Selling or Trading of Vehicles or Replacement of Damaged Decals

Persons whose vehicles require the decal type permit and are selling or trading a vehicle will be responsible for removing the parking decal from the old vehicle and returning it to Window # 10 for a free replacement for the new vehicle. If the decal is not removed, any citation(s) issued to that decal may be charged to the individual to whom the decal was originally issued (until the expiration date). If the decal becomes damaged or not legible during the year, the remnants should be turned in at Window #10 and a replacement will be issued at no cost.

2.6 Temporary Parking Permits

Permits are available 24 hours a day at Public Safety. Those who have decal type permits must secure a temporary parking permit from the Department of Public Safety at the main entrance to campus on University Parkway. Each temporary parking permit will be valid for a maximum of one (1) to seven (7) days after the date of issuance. A limit of three consecutive permits may be issued. Any exceptions must be approved by the Chief or Deputy Chief. The permits are to be hung from the rear-view mirror with print facing toward the front of vehicle. The area where the student or employee may park and expiration date will be indicated on the permit.

Any employee or student who becomes temporarily disabled may apply for a temporary disabled permit at Public Safety. Temporary disabled permits are available for up to a six-week duration with proper medical documentation. Persons who have a disability that is not visible will need to have a doctor’s statement to verify the disability.

2.7 Loading Zones

Loading zones are limited to 20 minutes and are marked as such. These zones may be occupied only long enough to conduct the actual loading or unloading. This will be strictly enforced. Multiple citations will be issued. These spaces are reserved 24 hours per day.

2.8 Timed Parking Lot

Lot 12A, has been provided for your convenience at the Sherrod Library and D.P. Culp University Center. The parking meters provide the customer with a one-hour time limit. A citation will be issued to violators every sixty-one minutes. The Post Office has three five-minute parking spaces for checking Post Office boxes and for business. A citation will be issued to violators every six minutes. Hours of enforcement are from 7:00 a,m, to 8:00 p.m.

2.9 Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Parking of motor vehicles belonging to employees or students stationed at the Mountain Home Veterans Affairs Medical Center shall be designated by the director of the V.A. Center. Federal regulations regarding the operation of motor vehicles on federal property will be strictly observed. Permits are issued by the Veterans Affairs to qualified personnel on a limited basis.

2.10 Parking Spaces

Due to limited parking spaces, issuance of a parking permit does not assure a parking space.

2.11 Service Vehicle

Designated parking, “Service vehicles only,” is provided for official ETSU vehicles and commercial vehicles driven by non-ETSU personnel providing contracted service to the university. Service vehicles may also park in any legitimate parking space except those reserved for disabled individuals.

2.12 Disabled Vehicles

When a vehicle becomes disabled the owner/driver must notify the Department of Public Safety immediately. All information will be recorded. A reasonable amount of time will be afforded to repair or remove the vehicle before citations are issued.

2.13 Policy Regarding Campus Events Requiring Special Parking

Individuals and/or groups scheduling an event on campus which will attract visitors, especially those utilizing buses, vans and private automobiles should notify the Public Safety Office (ATTN: Director of Public Safety) in order to secure their assistance and a plan for providing proper and safe parking.

The Public Safety Office will supply the individuals and/or groups a map of the campus with special instructions regarding parking in designated areas. Organizers of large events should work with Public Safety to arrange for traffic control, loading and unloading of passengers, and parking away from heavily used areas of campus.

2.14 Multiple Citations

Parking violators may receive citations every hour after the initial citation for violation of:

A. No parking zone
B. Reserve parking – student, staff, faculty, 24-hour reserve parking, maintenance reserved parking, and ticket purchase parking.