Public Safety

Parking Regulations

Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis in the San Mateo County Community College District except for specific spaces reserved for visitors, staff and the disabled. The District provides parking on its facilities but accepts no liability for vandalism, theft, or accident

 

  1. Parking Permit Requirements

    No Student or Visitor Parking Permits required for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 Academic Years

  2. Traffic and Parking Regulations
  3. Enforcement
  4. Appealing a Parking Citation
  5. Employee Parking Permits
  6. EV Charging Stations

 

  1. Parking Permit Requirements

    No Student or Visitor Parking Permits required for the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 Academic Years

    In an effort to assist in removing possible financial barriers and create a greater atmosphere of inclusion with everyone in our campus community, on February 22, 2023 the San Mateo Community College District Board of Trustees has approved the extension of suspending student and visitor parking fees through the 2023/2024 Academic Year.

    Parking will be open without any permit requirements in all designated "Student Parking Lots". We can assist with answering any parking related questions at (650)738-7000.

  2. Traffic and Parking Regulations

    Traffic and Parking Regulations (including unauthorized parking in disabled parking spaces) are enforced at all times under the jurisdiction of the San Mateo County Superior Court. Pedestrians have the right of way at all times. For more details on Traffic Regulations, you may refer to Item 8.48 (Traffic Regulations) of the San Mateo County Community College District Rules and Regulations.

    Parking is permitted only on blacktop surfaces in specifically marked parking spaces. Parking on unpaved areas, in roadways, in areas posted as no parking zones, or in any unauthorized area is prohibited. Driving or parking within the inner campus is prohibited.

    Campus speed limit is 25 mph. Where signs indicate a lesser speed, that speed will be the maximum.

  3. Enforcement

    Parking, traffic regulations, and the California Vehicle Code (CVC) are enforced under the authority of Section 21113A CVC. In accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 40202, citations may not be informally rescinded by College authorities. Consistent or flagrant violations may cause the vehicle to be towed away at the owner's expense.

    Parking Violations for Staff Parking Lots, Red Zones, Green Zones, Yellow Zones, Disabled Parking, Location not designated Parking, parking in two stalls and any valid vehicle code parking violations may be enforced on our district campuses.  There is no overnight parking on any district parking lot without special approval from the Public Safety Department.

    Citations for parking violations are sent to the Office of Parking Violations weekly. All citations are reviewed by the Office of Parking Violations and must be processed through the Office of Parking Violations procedures. Directions for requesting a hearing are explained on the citation.

  4. Appealing a Parking Citation

    Parking citations may be appealed here.  

    The following reasons are NOT acceptable appeals:

      • It is my first day/week/semester and I am not familiar with the campus.
      • I do have a permit, but I forgot to hang it. This will no longer apply as your license plate will be your virtual permit.
      • I bought a permit, but I don't have my license plate on. You can check my records.
      • I was only parked there for a few minutes.
      • I just parked really quick to use the restroom.

  5. Employee Parking Permits

    At this time, all parking areas designated "Staff Parking" will require a dash board/hanging district staff permit placed fully visible on the dash board or front facing area of the vehicle.

    Employees are permitted to park in any staff/student parking lot in a valid marked/lined parking space.

     

     

  6. EV Charging Stations

    Parking in the EV charging stations is limited solely to electric vehicles that are actively charging with a maximum time limit of 4 hours per vehicle and do not require a parking permit. After the four hour maximum limit there will be a $5 fee per hour with a maximum fee of $20 per session. Any vehicle parked in an EV space that is not an electric vehicle or not charging will be subject to a citation.