Parking Services at SCC
Parking -
Frequently Asked Questions
This section is intended to address common myths and questions about parking on the Spokane Community College
campus.
Q:
Do students have the first two weeks of the quarter to
buy their parking permits?
A:
No, enforcement of the parking rules and regulations will
begin the first day of fall quarter and will continue until the start of the following fall quarter. (WAC 132Q-20-240)
Q:
What should I do if my permit is not in the vehicle I
parked on campus?
A:
If you have a permit but do not have it with you, the
Office of Campus Safety can provide you with a one-day temporary pass.
Q:
Can I park free of charge if I have a state-issued
Disabled Placard?
A:
No, the driver must display his or her state-issued
Disabled Placard as well as a current CCS parking permit. Those displaying both permits can park in any parking area
except Maintenance. Additionally, if parking in a metered slot, the meter must be paid.
Q:
Can I back into a parking space or park against the
flow of traffic?
A:
No, all vehicles must follow all traffic markings. In
spaces that are marked for diagonal parking, vehicles are to be parked at a forty-five-degree angle, facing inward.
(WAC 132Q-20-140)
Q:
Can students ever park in faculty parking?
A:
Yes, students may use faculty parking on a first-come
basis after 3:30 p.m. (WAC 132Q-20-150)
Q:
How far into the yellow can I park?
A:
Zero inches of your vehicle can be in the yellow.
Yellow painted curbs indicate a loading zone or some other restriction. (WAC 132Q-20-170)
Q:
If I receive a parking citation and want to dispute
the citation, what can I do?
A:
Citation appeal options:
- Go to www.ccs.spokane.edu/appeals. Then follow
the instructions for creating a "guest account." Note: You must provide the citation number and license plate
number of the cited vehicle to complete the appeals process. Follow the instructions provided to initiate an appeal,
OR - Report to your respective Office of Campus Safety (SFCC: Building 17, Room 125, SCC: Building 1, Room 147) to complete
the online appeal utilizing a computer provided for that purpose.
Appellants will be notified of the Appeals Board decision in accordance with the information provided by the
website at the time the appeal is initiated – normally within 15-20 business days from the date the appeal is submitted.
ALL APPEAL RESPONSES ARE PROVIDED VIA THE EMAIL ADDRESS REQUESTED DURING THE ONLINE APPEAL APPLICATION PROCESS.
Citation Appeals facts:
- The Citation Appeals Board is comprised of seven (7) voting members: 2 - Students (1 each from SCC and SFCC Campuses),
2 - Faculty Members (1 each from SCC and SFCC Campuses), 2 - Staff Members (1 each from SCC and SFCC Campuses), and 1 -
IEL Staff/Faculty Member.
- The Appeals Board is an administrative, single-level, appellate process - which means that board decisions are final.
- Appeals must be initiated within 14 calendar days of the citation issue date - inclusive of the issue date. Attempts to
appeal after that period of time will not be processed.
- Only online, written appeals are accepted - appellants may NOT appear before the board. However, supporting documents
(e.g., witness statements and/or photographs) may be uploaded during the appeal application for board review.
- All alleged violations are photographed by campus security officers and presented to the board for review.
Q:
Can I park on campus streets for free?
A:
No, all streets accessing campus are considered
campus property and thereby require a parking permit.
Q:
Instead of buying a parking permit for the entire
quarter, can I purchase one-day permits?
A:
Yes, one-day permits may be purchased for $2.00 at
the bookstore located in the Lair (Building 6), the cashiers' office located in Building 50, or at one of the two
parking kiosks located west of the tennis courts and in P11 between Building 50 and Building 8.
Q:
What happens if I don't pay my citation?
A:
Failure to pay a citation will initially result in a
"HOLD" being placed on your student account, which means that you will not be allowed access to transcripts, grades,
registration, or other CCS academic processes. After approximately 30 days, unpaid citations are turned over to
collections, which may have an adverse impact on your credit ratings.
Q:
Is it true that citations paid within three days of
issue receive a 25% discount off of the violation fine?
A:
Yes, citations paid within three days of issue,
including the date of issue, will receive a 25% discount from the fine indicated on the citation. That equates to a
savings of $7.50 on a citation fine of $30.00. Additionally, the citation can still be appealed. If the appeal is
successful, the appellant will be refunded any fine paid.
The best rule of thumb related to campus parking: Parking is by PERMIT or METER only. If you have questions,
you can always call the Spokane Community College Office of Campus Safety at 533-8624.
Chapter 132Q-20 WAC, Traffic Rules and Regulations can be found at:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=132Q-20.