The definitions in this section are applicable within the context of this chapter.

(1) Campus. Describes all property owned, leased, and/or controlled by WSUTC which is or may hereafter be dedicated mainly to the educational, research, recreational, parking, or other activities of WSUTC.

(2) Day. Unless otherwise specified, the term "day" refers to a calendar day.

(3) Disability ((parking. See persons with disability))authorization. A state-issued disability instrument, e.g., placard, license plate, tab. Disability authorization includes the state-issued registration documentation issued to the person utilizing the authorization.

(4) Disability zone. A parking zone designated for exclusive use by ((persons))individuals with disability and identified with a sign bearing the associated international symbol.

(5) Fire zone. An area needed for emergency access to buildings, fire hydrants, or fire equipment. Such areas include, but are not limited to, areas with adjacent curbs or rails painted red.

(6) Holiday. See university holiday.

(7) ((Illegal use of permit. A parking violation in which a parking ticket is issued under the following circumstances:

(8))) Impound. To take and hold a vehicle in legal custody((, either by use of a wheel lock and/or))by towing.

(((9) Indicator. A vinyl, plastic, or paper instrument displayed adjacent to a parking permit which defines the parking areas available to a permit holder.

(10)))(8) Loading zone. A loading dock or an area signed "loading zone" adjacent to a facility or in a parking area. Such an area is intended for loading and unloading bulky or voluminous material. Loading zones are restricted at all times unless signed otherwise.

(((11) Moped. Any two-wheeled or three-wheeled motor vehicle with an engine displacement of 50cc or less.

(13)))(9) Micromobility device. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates/blades, and all other human-powered, motorized, or electrically assisted rolling conveyances.

(12) Motor vehicle. All motor-driven conveyances except wheelchairs. Also referred to as "vehicle" in this chapter.

(((14)))(13) No parking zone. Any area not specifically marked and/or signed for parking. Such areas include, but are not limited to, areas with adjacent curbs or rails painted yellow or red.

(((15)))(14) Officer. Any parking official employed by the university who is designated by the parking administrator to issue parking tickets((, to place or remove wheel locks,)) or to cause vehicles to be towed under this chapter.

(((16)))(15) Owner. The person registered with any state as the present owner of a vehicle in the most current registration record available to the university, the owner's expressed representative, or any transferee not designated in such records, provided that the parking administrator or police department head has received actual written notice of the transfer.

(((17)))(16) Park/parking. This refers to the placement or standing of a vehicle, with or without a driver in attendance, and with or without the engine running.

(((18)))(17) Parking administrator. The manager in charge of the parking department or designee.

(((19)))(18) Parking appeals committee. Any person or persons appointed to consider parking violations and the application of fees, fines, and sanctions. Said person or persons are appointed by the vice chancellor whose responsibilities include supervision of the parking department or designee.

(((20)))(19) Parking department. The university department which is charged with the responsibility of managing((, operating, planning, and maintaining parking facilities)) and enforcing the parking regulations and coordinating commute trip reduction efforts for the WSUTC campus.

(((21) Parking meter. A single fixed device that typically requires payment and limits the amount of time a vehicle can park in a single space. Also referred to as "meter" in this chapter. A parking meter is not a parking payment device.

(22)))(20) Parking payment device. A machine that requires payment and vends a parking permit and/or a paid receipt. Parking payment devices may be located in various places on campus. ((A parking payment device is not a parking meter.

(23)))(21) Parking permit. A vinyl, plastic, paper, or other instrument sanctioned by the parking department that is displayed from a vehicle and authorizes parking in specified areas. Some parking permits may be purchased online and may be virtual in nature and identified by other means such as by license plate. Also referred to as "permit" in this chapter.

(((24)))(22) Parking ticket. The first notice of a parking violation which is usually placed in a visible location on a motor vehicle.

(((25)))(23) Pay parking facility. A location where parking is provided and payment is made on-site via a parking payment device, cashier, application, website, or other means ((other than a parking meter)).

(((26)))(24) Pedestrian mall. A space that is designed primarily for pedestrian use, but with limited authorized use of motor vehicle and other motorized and nonmotorized conveyances.

(((27) Persons with disability. For the purposes of this chapter, persons with disability shall refer to a person or persons with disability or disabilities who qualify for a state-issued persons with disability parking identification and permit.

(28)))(25) Individuals with disability. For the purposes of this chapter, individuals with disability refer to an individual or individuals with disability or disabilities who qualify for a state-issued individual with disabilities parking identification and authorization.

(26) Service vehicle. A vehicle used to provide a service for WSUTC or a tenant or contractor of WSUTC (e.g., a university-owned vehicle or a privately owned vehicle with a valid service vehicle authorization displayed).

(((29)))(27) Service zone. Parking spaces or area designated for the use of service vehicles, other government-owned vehicles, and vehicles displaying a service indicator or commercial permit. Authorized vehicles may park in these zones for a maximum of ((fifteen))15 minutes, except for vehicles that display a service indicator issued for an extended time. Service zones are restricted at all times unless signed otherwise.

(((30)))(28) Staff. For the purposes of these regulations, "staff" includes all nonstudent employees of the university, and the nonstudent employees of other entities located on or regularly doing business on campus. Teaching assistants, research assistants, and other students employed by the university or other entities located on or regularly doing business on campus are not "staff." They are considered as students for the purpose of these rules.

(((31)))(29) Standing. "Standing" is the stopping of a vehicle with the driver remaining in it.

(((32) Storage of a vehicle. Impounded vehicles are held in storage until released. During such time they are subject to storage fees.

(33)))(30) Student. The term "student" includes all persons who are not staff, who are taking courses at the university, enrolled full-time or part-time, pursuing undergraduate, graduate, professional studies, or auditing one or more classes.

(((34)))(31) Summer session. The summer session includes all summer sessions beginning on the first day of the earliest session and ending on the last day of the latest session.

(((35)))(32) University. Refers to Washington State University Tri-Cities.

(((36)))(33) University holiday. A day regarded by the university as an official university holiday.

(((37)))(34) Unpaid. A full or partial outstanding balance due. This definition includes parking tickets which are pending appeal.

(((38)))(35) Vacation. A period of time when classes or final exams are not in session. Except for holidays that fall within this period, the business offices of WSUTC typically are open during this time.

(((39)))(36) Visitors. Persons who are not staff or students and who only visit the campus on an occasional basis.

(((40) Wheel lock. A device used to temporarily immobilize a motor vehicle. Wheel locked vehicles are considered to be impounded in place and subject to storage fees.

(43)))(37) WSUTC. Refers to Washington State University Tri-Cities.

WSUTC ((public safety (e.g., security personnel and emergency response coordinator) and the parking department are))campus safety and security is charged with the impartial enforcement of these regulations. Personnel in these departments have authority to issue parking tickets, to impound vehicles, and to control access to areas.

Parking regulations are subject to enforcement at all times.

(1) ((Parking permit areas. All parking permit areas are limited to authorized permit holders during specific hours. These hours are posted in each parking area at the entrance to parking areas or along roadways where parking is marked.

(2))) Restricted spaces. These spaces are restricted for their designated purpose at all times unless signed otherwise:

(a) Disability zones;

(b) Load/unload;

(c) Service;

(d) Reserved; and

(e) ((Reserved (bagged) parking meters; and

(f))) Areas which are specially signed or physically set apart by barricades, traffic cones, tape, or other devices.

(((3) Parking metered spaces. Parking meters are in effect during the times posted on each meter. During these times the meter must be paid the posted amount. Additional time cannot be purchased beyond the meter's posted maximum time limit (e.g., a thirty-minute meter will allow a maximum of thirty minutes to be purchased at one time). A motor vehicle which is parked at an expired meter is considered in violation initially, and after each period equal to the maximum time posted for the meter. In such case, a parking ticket may be issued for each violation. For example, a vehicle parked at a meter with a two-hour maximum time limit for six hours and five minutes of continuous unpaid parking at the same meter would be eligible for up to three))(2) Pay parking facilities. Some parking areas provide parking on an hourly basis. Hours of operation and restrictions are posted at the facility entrance. Both the hours of operation and schedule of fees are available at the point of payment. Vehicles that are parked over the duration of time that was paid and for nonpayment are subject to parking tickets.

(1) Parking on campus is permitted only in the marked and/or signed spaces in parking areas and on streets. All other areas outside these designated areas are "no parking zones." Each parking area has signs or markings to indicate the type of parking permit or parking payment required and the times they are required.

(2) Individual parking spaces are marked, and no vehicle may be parked so as to occupy any portion of more than one parking space. The fact that other vehicles were parked in a manner requiring a vehicle to occupy a portion of more than one space shall not constitute an excuse for a violation of this regulation.

(3) Standing (the stopping of a vehicle with the driver remaining in it) is permitted in marked parking spaces, except ((metered spaces and)) restricted spaces, even though the vehicle does not have a valid parking permit. Double parking while "standing" is not permitted.

(4) Should there be a conflict between these regulations, map designation, and on-site signs regarding parking instructions, the on-site sign takes precedence.

(5) Permit areas and restricted spaces are not always signed individually.

(1) The general traffic regulations applicable to motor vehicles apply to motorcycles and mopeds. Motorcycles or mopeds may not be driven on sidewalks or in pedestrian mall areas. Owners of motorcycles and mopeds are responsible for all violations issued.

(2) The university classifies mopeds and motorcycles by engine displacement (also referred to as engine size). This definition applies only to university property and does not replace or supersede the definitions established by the state of Washington for licensing purposes.

(3) Motorcycles and mopeds: Motorcycles and mopeds may park only in spaces which are marked by signs or the letter "M" painted on the parking surface. ((Motorcycles and mopeds must display a valid WSUTC motorcycle permit during posted times.)) During all other times, these spaces are restricted to use by motorcycles and mopeds only.

(((1) Each registered parking permit holder shall be financially responsible for parking tickets on vehicles:

(2))) Owners of vehicles are held ultimately financially responsible for parking tickets issued to their vehicles.

(1) The storage of vehicles, including motorcycles and mopeds, is prohibited on campus unless otherwise authorized by the parking department.

(2) No person may use any vehicle parked on campus as a living unit without specific approval from the parking department. Violators may be cited and the vehicle impounded.

(3) Vehicles are to be maintained in operating condition at all times on university property, except those in an automotive shop designated by the parking department for parking such vehicles. Vehicle repairs or maintenance is prohibited on campus unless authorized in advance by the parking department.

(4) A vehicle which appears to be abandoned, with or without a current parking permit or license plates, may be cited and impounded after an attempt is made to locate and notify the owner of the impending action.

Parking permits are available ((at various campus locations upon application and payment of the appropriate fees. The applicant may receive a parking permit and/or indicator which specifies parking area(s) where the vehicle may be parked. Permits are valid up to and))from campus safety and security for use in loading and service areas. Permits will be issued only to those who have university business which requires accessing these areas and shall be issued for a limited duration, including the expiration date on the permit.

No person shall obtain, attempt to obtain, or use in a manner contrary to these regulations, a modified parking permit or a permit issued upon false information. A violation of this section includes giving a false name, address, identification number, and/or other information known to be false. It also includes the use of a ((visitor, conference, and)) commercial permit by staff or students. Violation of this provision shall constitute the illegal use of a parking permit and is subject to the issuance of parking tickets.

Parking permits are the property of WSUTC and may be recalled by the parking administrator when:

(1) The purpose for which the permit was issued changes or no longer exists;

(2) A parking permit application is falsified; or

(3) A counterfeit, modified, or lost/stolen permit is used((; or

(4) The parking permit fee is unpaid)).

((All parking permits must be displayed in the approved position on the vehicle with permit numbers and relevant dates visible. Vehicles with permits which are not displayed in accordance with the provisions of this section are subject to parking tickets for the violation of improperly displaying a permit.

(2) Motorcycles and mopeds: Motorcycle and moped permits must be mounted completely by means of their own adhesive and prominently displayed on the left rear side of the vehicle or on top of the rear tail light.))Parking permits must be displayed from the rear-view mirror post or in the lower corner of the windshield with permit numbers and relevant dates visible. Vehicles with permits which are not displayed in accordance with the provisions of this section are subject to impound. Service and contractor permits are issued only for motor vehicles, not for motorcycles and mopeds.

(((1) Visitor permits. Visitor permits may be used only by bona fide visitors as defined by this chapter. Use by any other person constitutes illegal use of a parking permit. Visitor permits are valid in any zone and parking spaces signed for visitors only. Visitor permits are not valid at meters or restricted spaces.

(9) Departmental permits. Departmental parking permits are available for use by department employees who need to use their personal vehicles for university business. Departmental permits are available in different forms and are valid at parking meters, service zones, green and red permit zones, and pay parking facilities. Departmental permits are not valid in reserved spaces. The use of departmental permits for anything other than official departmental business is prohibited by the State Ethics Act.))(1) Service permits. Service permits may be issued to:

(1) The provisions of this chapter cover the purchase and display of parking permits and the payment of fees and fines associated with parking for ((persons))individuals with disability.

(2) For the purpose of this chapter, ((persons))individuals with disability shall refer to ((a person or persons))an individual or individuals with disability who qualify for a state-issued ((persons))individuals with disability parking identification and permit.

(3) ((The university uses the state persons with disability parking permit system to determine eligibility for a university persons with disability parking permit. Persons desiring to purchase a university persons with disability parking permit must present a valid state-issued persons with disability parking identification and permit.

(4))) Unless otherwise authorized, parking in spaces designated for ((persons))individuals with disability requires a valid university ((persons))individual with disability parking permit to park on campus. ((University parking permits for persons with disability are available at the green zone rate.

(7) Unless otherwise posted, any university parking permit to include a persons with disability parking permit is))

(6) Unless otherwise posted, individuals with disability parking permits are not valid in lieu of payment of regular posted fees in pay parking facilities.

(((8)))(7) A state-issued persons with disability license plate, placard, or permit is valid in lieu of a university persons with disability parking permit in parking zones during times when a university permit is not required.

(((9)))(8) The university intends to retain control of access to the pedestrian malls on campus. For that reason a university persons with disability parking permit is required in lieu of a state-issued persons with disability license plate, placard, or permit as authorization to use a pedestrian mall to access marked persons with disability parking spaces within the confines of a pedestrian mall.

(1) Schedules for parking fees, parking administrative fees, late payment fees, parking fines and sanctions, parking meter rates, prorate and refund schedules, and the effective date thereof are submitted to the president or his/her designee and to the board of regents for approval by motion, provided however, that increases in fees and fines do not exceed limits established by the board of regents. Increases in fees and fines that do not exceed limits established by the board of regents are not submitted to the board of regents so long as the board of regents has delegated authority to the president or his designee to approve all such fees and fines. The schedules described above for all parking fees and fines are thereafter posted in the public area of the parking department office and posted on the parking department's website.

(2) Payments. Parking fees and fines may be paid at the parking department by cash, check, approved payment card, or money order. A payroll deduction plan is available for eligible university employees and eligible graduate students.

(3) ((The annual fee for any shorter period relative to all permits shall be prorated according to the published schedule.

(4))) The proper fee must be paid for all vehicles parked in ((parking meter))hourly or daily fee spaces unless otherwise authorized.

(((5) Staff members whose work schedules qualify them for nighttime differential pay may purchase a permit for one-half the regular fee. Verification is required.

(7) The parking department makes a wide array of options available in advance to university departments for use by their visitors, guests, and employees for the purpose of conducting departmental business. However, when necessary, university departments that can establish in writing that a parking ticket issued by the parking department was received as a result of parking any vehicle for the purpose of conducting official state business, or while conducting official business with the university or an entity located at the university are assessed a parking fee assessment (PFA) in lieu of the parking fine. Such requests for PFAs are signed by a department fiscal custodian. A PFA consists of the maximum daily parking fee plus an additional administrative fee for failing to purchase and provide the necessary parking permit or fee in advance or at the time of parking. University departments are encouraged to avoid additional administrative fees associated with PFAs by purchasing and storing prepaid parking permits and by making them available as the department deems necessary. Nothing in this rule allows a university employee to receive, or attempt to receive, any benefit associated with his or her personal expenses in violation of the State Ethics Act. All questionable employee conduct regarding the application of this section is reported to, and investigated by, the university internal auditor. This section applies only to parking tickets issued pursuant to this chapter.))

(1) Violations and fines. Parking violations are processed by the university. Fines must be paid at the parking department or at other authorized locations. Schedules for parking violations, fines, and sanctions are posted in the public area of the parking services office and on the parking department's website.

(2) Reduction of fines.

(a) Fines for violations of overtime/nonpayment at meter and overtime in time zone paid within ((twenty-four))24 hours of issuance are reduced by one-half. Eligible violations received on Friday or Saturday can be paid on the following Monday to satisfy the ((twenty-four))24-hour requirement. Mailed payment must be postmarked within ((twenty-four))24 hours to receive the one-half reduction.

(b) Visitors. The first violation of notices for "no parking permit" and "no parking permit for this area" issued to a visitor is considered a warning notice upon presentation to the parking department.

(c) If a permit holder of record neglects to display his or her permit and receives a notice of violation for "no parking permit," a reduced fine is assessed when possession of a valid parking permit for the location is verified by the parking department within ((twenty-four))24 hours.

(d) Internal policies regarding disposition of parking tickets may be established on approval of the vice chancellor or designee whose responsibilities include supervision of the parking department under the advisement of the university's internal auditor.

(3) Inoperable vehicles. It is the owner's responsibility to immediately contact the parking department in the event that the owner's vehicle becomes inoperable when the vehicle is present on campus.

(4) Payment of parking fines. All parking fines are due upon issuance of a parking ticket. Thirty days after date of issuance of a parking ticket, a late fee shall be added to all unpaid parking fines. For example, a parking ticket issued on May 1st would be assessed a late fee on May 31st. Failure to pay the fine and fee assessed for any violation results in referral to the university controller's office for collection. The controller (or designee) may, if other collection efforts fail, withhold the amount of the outstanding fines and fees from deposits or other funds held for any student in order to secure payment.

When collection efforts are unsuccessful, the controller (or designee) may notify the registrar to refrain from issuing student transcripts or to withhold permission to reenroll for a subsequent term until outstanding fines and fees are paid. The procedures discussed above are not exclusive, however, and failure by anyone to pay fines and fees may also lead to towing ((or use of the wheel lock device described in these regulations)). Nor are the procedures discussed above a precondition to towing ((or use of the wheel lock)).

(5) Failure to pay fines. Failure to pay a fine or comply with other penalties assessed pursuant to these regulations, and exhausting or failing to exercise appeals provided for in these regulations, may result in the inability to renew a vehicle license through the state pursuant to RCW 46.16.216.

The parking ticket represents a determination that a parking violation has been committed and the determination is final unless otherwise provided for or appealed as provided in this chapter.

(1) Purpose. The parking appeals process serves the following functions:

(a) To hear parking ticket appeals; and

(b) ((To hear appeals of wheel lock eligibility determinations; and

(c))) To hear appeals of impoundments.

(2) Procedure. Any person who has received a parking ticket may appeal the alleged parking violation. ((Appeal of wheel lock eligibility determinations and impoundments are described in WAC 504-13-865 and 504-13-870.))

(3) Written parking ticket appeals. The appeal must be in writing and received at the parking department within ((ten))10 calendar days of issuance of the parking ticket. Forms for this purpose are available from the parking department. The parking appeals committee makes an initial decision regarding the appeal within ((twenty))20 calendar days during the academic year and ((thirty))30 calendar days during the summer months after receipt of the appeal. The committee provides a brief statement of the reason for its decision to the appellant within ((ten))10 calendar days of the decision.

(4) Review hearing of initial decision. If the appellant is dissatisfied with the initial decision, he or she may request a hearing before a hearing officer or the parking appeals committee. Such a request must be made within ((ten))10 calendar days of the date of the initial parking appeals committee decision. If no such request is received, the initial decision shall be final. During the hearing the appellant and representatives of the parking department may present and cross-examine witnesses. The hearing officer or appeals committee shall render a decision in writing and provide the appellant with the decision within ((ten))10 calendar days after the hearing.

(5) Appeal to district court. RCW 28B.10.560 provides that a person who is not satisfied with the final decision of the university may appeal to district court. The application for appeal to district court shall be in writing and must be filed at the parking department within ((ten))10 calendar days after the date of the review hearing. The parking department forwards the documents relating to the appeal to the district court.

(1) Pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, an officer shall cause a vehicle to be ((wheel locked, or towed, or both, if:

(b)))towed if the vehicle displays a lost, stolen, or counterfeit parking permit.

(2) Any vehicle may be towed away at owner's/operator's expense if the vehicle:

(a) ((Has been immobilized by wheel lock for more than twenty-four hours; or

(b))) Is illegally parked in a marked tow-away zone; ((or

(c)))(b) Is a hazard or obstruction to vehicular or pedestrian traffic (including, but not limited to, vehicles parked at curbs or rails painted yellow or red or in crosswalks); ((or

(e)))(c) Is illegally parked in a disability space;

(e) Is otherwise illegally parked based on the executive authority of the parking department.

(3) The process for towing of vehicles under any other circumstances to include those not described in this section will be in accordance with chapter 46.55 RCW.

(4) The driver and/or owner of a towed vehicle shall pay towing and storage expenses.

(5) ((Any vehicle immobilized by use of the wheel lock device in excess of twenty-four hours is assessed a storage fee for each calendar day or portion thereof, beyond the first twenty-four hours.

(6))) The university assumes no responsibility in the event of damages resulting from towing((, use of wheel lock devices, storage, or attempts to move a vehicle with a wheel lock device installed.

(9) An accumulation of six unpaid violations during any twelve-month period, exclusive of overtime at parking meter violations, and overtime in time zone violations, subjects the violator to revocation or denial of parking privileges. Vehicles without permits which accumulate the above number of violations may be prohibited from parking on university property)).

(6) A person wishing to challenge the validity of any fines or fees imposed under this chapter may appeal such fines or fees as provided in WAC 504-13-860. However, in order to secure release of the vehicle, such person must pay the amount of such fines or fees as a bond which shall be refunded to the extent the appeal is successful.

(1) The riding and use of ((bicycles, skateboards, and roller blades/skates is prohibited from all building plazas, and interior building spaces.

(5) Bicycles may be secured only at bicycle racks and facilities designed for such purpose))micromobility devices is restricted as defined in this section. Exemption: Wheelchairs, "knee walkers," and other mobility aids used because of a disability or injury are exempt from subsections (2) and (4) of this section.

(10) If there is a conflict between these regulations and on-site signage, the on-site signage takes precedence.