Parking Rules And Regulations

Authority of governing boards—parking. Assessment of charges for violation of rules and regulations. Accessible” or “Accessibility Parking” means parking reserved for use by persons with disabilities that possess a state-issued disability license plate, placard, decal, or permit. This includes tricycles, recumbent bicycles, “electric assisted bicycles” (or, “e-bikes”), unicycles, and tandems. Class Change” typically means the 10-minute time period between scheduled classes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and the 15-minute time period between scheduled classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Department Allocation” is the number of parking permits assigned to each responsible CU Boulder department for issue to its employees. Temporarily Disabled” refers to a person who temporarily meets the definition of “permanently disabled” above. Emergency Vehicles” are vehicles operated by fire departments, law enforcement agencies, or ambulance services for the protection and preservation of life and property, and that are equipped and operated as emergency vehicles pursuant to state law. Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices” are a self-balancing vehicle that is powered solely by an electric motor not exceeding 750 watts, designed to transport one person, with a top speed of 12.5 mph.

A common example of an EPAMD is a Segway scooter. Hanging Permit” is a parking permit designed to be hung from the support post of the rearview mirror. Licensed Physician” is any doctor of medicine (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) licensed to practice medicine within the United States. This includes mopeds and motor scooters (other than e-bikes as defined in 3, above). Motor Vehicles” includes all motor-driven vehicles (including, but not limited to, automobiles and motorcycles). Oversized Vehicles” are any vehicles over 18 feet in length or over 8 feet 6 inches in width. This includes any vehicle with trailer in tow that will occupy more than one standard parking space. Parking Liaison” is the employee designated by individual departments with authority to approve issuance of parking permits from the department’s faculty/staff permit allocation. Parking Facility” means parking lot, garage, loading dock, service space and area immediately adjacent to the facility. Personal Transportation Device” means any self-propelled vehicle other than an automobile, bicycle, motorcycle, skateboard, or wheelchair (as defined in these regulations) which is generally and commonly used to transport persons and is not eligible for operation on the public highways.

Primary Parking Permit” refers to the faculty/staff, student, or temporary permit issued by CU Boulder PS to an individual as authorization for parking a personal vehicle. Service Agency” is any company, organization, or person thereof who conducts campus business or provides goods or services for the University of Colorado Boulder. Service Drive” means those campus roadways designated by signage indicating “service vehicles only”. Service Vehicle” is any vehicle owned by a company or service agency dedicated to the delivery of service, material, and/or equipment, the exterior of which is visibly marked with a company or organizational logo. Special Events” includes all events on the Boulder campus that would necessitate a change in the normal parking and traffic patterns and regulations, e.g., sporting events, cultural events. Standard Parking Space” means a parking space 18 feet long by 8.5 feet wide. Universal Accessibility Symbol” is the symbol commonly used to mark accessible parking spaces.

Window Permit” is a parking permit attached to the front windshield of a vehicle. Worksite” means any area where construction or maintenance to university buildings, grounds, or property is underway. The construction, improvement, and maintenance of all university parking facilities are financed solely through permit sales, fines, gate receipts, and meters. In addition, all money expended for the administration of PS comes from these same funds. No state funds may be used for any of these purposes. Fees described herein are subject to change subsequent to appropriate administrative review. University Parking Rules and Regulations are issued supplemental to all applicable state laws and city ordinances. Users of the CU Boulder campus are warned that City of Boulder ordinances regulating private conduct including, but not limited to, traffic regulation will be enforced on the CU Boulder campus in addition to these regulations. These regulations apply to all persons while on the university campus in the manner described in the detailed regulations below and to all persons driving any motor vehicle, including state and federal government-owned vehicles. Violation of any section of these CU Boulder Parking Rules and Regulations shall subject the offending person or vehicle to citation and/or tow.

These regulations are in effect at all times, including vacation and recess periods. Unless otherwise provided herein, it shall be the duty and responsibility of parking enforcement officers of PS and the CUPD to enforce these regulations. The university reserves the right to change these regulations as necessary. University administration or the Board of Regents may change the parking permit fees at their discretion. Motor vehicle emissions testing is part of the state of Colorado’s overall strategy to improve air quality in the Denver-Boulder region. The University of Colorado at Boulder is located within the emissions control area. Vehicles operated by residents of the program area are required to undergo emissions testing. Nonresidents are held to this requirement when they commute into the area 90 days or more per year for employment or school. Penalty fines may be imposed for noncompliance with Colorado’s emissions control law. CU Boulder faculty, staff, and student affiliates visiting the other CU campuses may park vehicles bearing valid UCB parking permits in designated lots on those campuses.