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Parking

Parking on college property is regulated by the parking services office and the department of campus safety. Appeals for tickets can be submitted via e-mail to parkingviolations@coloradocollege.edu or via the online appeals form link located on the parking Web page at www.coloradocollege.edu/welcome/parking/. Policy exception requests should be made to the parking office, in care of the parking manager.

For reservation and rental of college vehicles, see the section on resources in The Guide located online at www. coloradocollege.edu/campusactivities/guide.asp.

New Changes to the Parking System for 2009-2010 :

Several changes were made to the parking system over the summer that are now in effect for the academic year.

1. The 8 permit spaces directly adjacent to Montgomery Hall are no longer part of the W3 parking lot. They have been reserved for Admissions Guests only, as indicated by the new signs in the area. If you park in these spaces, you will receive a $75 ticket and could be towed. Please respect the reserved parking spaces on campus and help us better serve our prospective student population.

2. New directional signs have been placed throughout campus better identifying one-way traffic areas. These signs were placed to prevent traffic accidents, and we strongly urge all motorists to obey them. Vehicles observed in violation of these one-way traffic regulations will be ticketed.

3. The tenant parking spaces on south campus will be relocated from the S1 Wooglins/Central Services lot to the S3 Cornerstone lot. They will be located on the new porous asphalt surface and the signage will be moved during block one.

4. In an effort to make better use of our available parking spaces, the rules regarding where you should park if your assigned lot is full have been changed. You are now allowed to park in the E1 Northeast Campus parking lot if you cannot find an open space in your assigned lot. You are still allowed to park in the closest available "Paid Visitor Parking" area, but we encourage people to try parking in the E1 lot so that those visitor spaces can be left available for visitors to campus.

Surrounding Neighborhoods

Do not park in the surrounding neighborhoods where private homes are located. Colorado College is dedicated to maintaining a good relationship with our surrounding neighbors by fostering civil and polite interaction. One point of contention in this relationship has been college community members parking their vehicles in the surrounding neighborhoods. Colorado College provides adequate parking permits for all students, faculty, and staff in one of our parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis.

To this effect, Colorado College students, faculty, and staff are prohibited from parking their vehicles in the neighborhoods surrounding campus while on college business. The college defines “surrounding neighborhoods” as including the following areas:

  • The 1200N block of Wood Avenue
  • The 1200N block of Cascade Avenue
  • The 1200N block of Tejon Street
  • The 400E block of San Rafael Street
  • The 400E block of Yampa Street

Vehicles observed in violation of this regulation will be subject to disciplinary action as detailed below:

  1. If your vehicle is reported parked off-campus in the surrounding neighborhood, a warning flyer will be placed on the vehicle, the vehicle information will be recorded, and an e-mail will be sent to the registered owner.
  2. If you continue to park in the surrounding neighborhoods, and are cited there on three separate occasions, you will automatically be reported to the dean of students (if a student) or the appropriate dean or vice president (if an employee).
  3. Vehicles observed parked for a period exceeding 72 hours are subject to impoundment by the Colorado Springs Police Department under the Colorado Springs municipal code.

Students, faculty, and staff living in the surrounding neighborhoods will be exempt from this regulation if their vehicles are parked in front of their residence. This does not include students, faculty, and staff living in college properties managed through residential life. These individuals are still considered to be living on-campus, and are subject to all regulations governing on-campus residences, including the parking regulations.

Escalating Fines

  1. Second offense for a $10 fine will result in a $25 fine offense.
  2. Third and fourth offenses for all fines will result in a $40 fine offense.
  3. Fifth offense will result in a $40 fine and a disciplinary sanction (for students) or revocation of parking privileges (for faculty and staff).
  4. This does not reset after each block.

Fines

(See Payment of Fines section that follows.)
Parking in handicapped areas $100
Failure to register vehicle $40
Parking in service area $35
Parking in tow-away zone, fire lane, or loading zone $75 plus towing charges
Failure to complete vehicle emission testing $30
Careless driving on campus $50
Illegal vehicle registration (vehicle must be registered in student’s name or name of immediate family member) $25
Parking or driving on lawn or walking paths, sidewalks $30 plus remuneration for property damage
Removing a wheel boot (vehicle immobilizer) $50
Speeding on campus $30
Tracing information fee $30
Driving the wrong way on a one-way street $30
Illegal parking $10

Please Note: All fine amounts are subject to change at the discretion of the Parking Committee.

Operation of Motor Vehicles

  1. Motor vehicle fines, property damage, and loss occurring on the CC campus are the responsibility of the registered owner, regardless of who was driving.
  2. The campus speed limit is 15 mph.
  3. Observe and obey all campus traffic signs:
    • Stop
    • Fire Lane
    • One-Way
    • Speed Limit
    • Loading Zone
    • Tow-Away Zone
    • Handicapped Parking
    • Restricted Parking
    • Service Vehicle Area
    • No Parking Anytime
    • Visitor Parking Only
    • No Parking Beyond This Point
  4. All motorized vehicles are prohibited on walk and grass areas; this includes the entire campus quadrangle, fraternity quad, and the chained area of Cutler circle.
  5. Parking is restricted to assigned areas unless posted otherwise.

Payment of Fines

  1. All fines should be paid at the student accounts office in Armstrong Hall within 48 hours.
  2. Fines not paid within 48 hours will be placed automatically on the violator’s account in the business office and grades and transcripts may not be issued until the student’s college account is cleared.

Penalties

  1. Unregistered vehicles belonging to students, faculty, and staff parked on campus are subject to towing and tracing charges.
  2. Any vehicle determined to be a hazard or obstructing traffic will be towed without warning at the owner’s or driver’s expense.
  3. Continued violations will be investigated and appropriate action taken. The associate dean of students for programs and standards will take up serious cases.
  4. Vehicles abandoned on college property for a period of two weeks (not including college breaks) will be disposed of at the owner’s expense.

Vehicle Registration

  1. Student parking permits are $225 per academic year ($112.50 per semester) and may be obtained at campus security.
  2. All motorized vehicles owned or operated on campus by faculty, students (whether they live on or off campus), and employees are to be registered within one week of their initial use on college grounds. To register a vehicle, you must show the vehicle’s state registration and proof of a current state emission test. (if applicable)
  3. Report license plate changes to the parking office within five working days.
  4. Display parking permits either hung from the rear-view mirror or clearly visible on the dashboard.
  5. First-year students are not allowed to have cars on campus without special permission. Please apply to the Director of Campus Safety for any exceptions to this policy.