Iowa Admin. Code r. 681-4.29

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 681-4.29 - Parking facilities

The manager may set aside and designate certain areas of the campus as parking facilities for vehicles and the use of any part of the parking facilities so established may be restricted to students, employees or visitors. The manager shall cause signs to be erected and maintained clearly identifying those areas of the campus designated for vehicle parking, and any restrictions applicable thereto shall be conspicuously posted.

(1)Parking control devices. Gates and other devices may be installed and maintained to control access to any parking facility.

(2)Parking meters. Parking meters, toll houses, and other devices may be installed and maintained to regulate the use of any parking facility.

(3)Hours of operation. Reasonable hours shall be established for the normal operation of the parking facilities, and a schedule of hours of operation shall be published and available for public inspection in the office of the manager Overnight parking is prohibited except in residence hall and vehicle storage parking facilities. Parking regulations remain in effect during semester breaks and seasonal holidays.

(4)Closing. The manager may temporarily close any parking facility for cleaning, maintenance, or other university purpose, or may temporarily restrict or reassign the use of any facility as may be necessary or convenient. The manager shall give advance notice of such temporary closing, restriction, or reassignment by posting or otherwise when practical. No parking fees will be refunded during the temporary closing of a parking facility.

(5)Restricted areas. The manager is delegated authority to restrict access to campus streets, parking lots and other facilities by means of gates or other barriers. Streets or portions of streets may be closed to vehicle traffic or limited to specific vehicles. Access to restricted areas is limited to established gate openings or designated entrances, and no other means of access is permitted. Moving or driving around authorized barriers is prohibited.

(6)Restricted zones. The manager may designate areas of the campus as restricted zones, such as loading zones or service vehicle zones, and the restricted zones shall be conspicuously posted. No parking shall be permitted in restricted zones except as authorized.

(7)No parking. Vehicle parking on the campus shall be restricted to designated parking facilities, and no parking shall be permitted at any other place on the campus.

a. Vehicles shall not be parked in such a manner as to block or obstruct sidewalks, crosswalks, driveways, roadways, or designated parking stalls.

b. No parking is permitted in prohibited zones, such as in the vicinity of fire lanes, and these zones shall be conspicuously posted or marked by painted curbs or other standard means.

c. Motor vehicles are not allowed in university buildings except:

(1) Where a shop or garage is designated as a vehicle repair or storage area;

(2) Where there is a designated vehicle loading area; or

(3) Where there is a parking ramp or deck.

d. Illegal parking is parking in any place on campus other than those areas designated for parking.

e. Improper parking is parking incorrectly in designated parking areas. Improper parking includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Parking in an area restricted by signs;

(2) Parking without an appropriate permit;

(3) Parking in an area designated for persons with disabilities;

(4) Parking in a loading zone over the time limit; and

(5) Parking over a stall marker line.

(8)Motorcycle and moped parking. The manager may designate areas of the parking facilities for motorcycle parking, and these areas shall be conspicuously posted. Motorcycles shall be parked only in areas designated for motorcycle parking, and no other vehicles shall be parked in these areas. The university may require that a parking permit be displayed on all motorcycles and mopeds.

(9)Bicycle parking. The manager may install and maintain bicycle parking racks or designate other facilities for bicycle parking. Bicycles shall be parked only in bicycle racks or other facilities designated for bicycle parking. Improperly or illegally parked and abandoned bicycles may be impounded. Locking devices may be cut and removed when necessary. Bicycles may not be taken inside university buildings except as approved by the manager.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 681-4.29