Motor Vehicle Policy for 2007-08

Wisconsin Lutheran is a residential campus and its faculty, staff and students will be asked to support and help enforce the following parking policy to ensure that all vehicles are being used and parked properly. The motor vehicle policy was developed by a parking committee comprised of faculty, staff and students, and is administered by Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) located on the parking level of the REX. Their office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any questions can be directed to JCI at 443-8500 at any time.

Alert: Winter parking regulations are now in affect. Please visit City of Milwaukee parking regulations for information regarding the streets surrounding campus.

Student Permit Application Information

Student parking permit applications may be picked up at the JCI office during regular working hours or download Word or PDF versions. Applications will only be accepted until May 4, 2007 for current students and July 6, 2007 for new students by mail, by fax (414-443-8883), or in person.

General Policy

1. The parking policy is in affect the entire calendar year, 24 hours a day.

2. All motor vehicles, including motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters must be registered with JCI and display a current parking permit. Parking permits are assigned to a specific vehicle and are not transferable. If a second permit is needed for a different vehicle there is no charge for the second permit, but only one of these two vehicles is permitted on campus at a time.

3. Parking areas are assigned to students, staff, faculty and visitors. Vehicles must be parked only in areas designated by the type of permit displayed.

4. All drivers must operate their vehicles in a responsible manner. Failure to do so may result in revocation or denial of parking privileges on campus.

5. All vehicles must be removed from campus during Christmas and summer break, unless otherwise arranged with JCI.

6. Parking permits must be obtained from JCI and must be affixed as provided in the instructions accompanying the permit.

Visitor Policy

All visitors to Wisconsin Lutheran College should park only in areas designated “Visitor Parking” in Lot A. All visitors to the college should obtain a visitor parking permit. Visitor permits must be obtained from the front desk in the administration building, the JCI office or by contacting the campus public safety officer at 443-8500. Campus visitors who receive a parking citation should immediately present the citation to the JCI office or to the faculty or staff member they were visiting. The faculty or staff member will forward the citation with an explanation to JCI.

Student Policy

Students shall be aware of and adhere to the entire Wisconsin Lutheran motor vehicle policy. The Wisconsin Lutheran campus is a residential campus and as such the number of student parking permits issued must be regulated. SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PARKING SPACES, students with documented and verifiable commuter, medical, academic or work-related needs will be given preference in maintaining a car on campus. When spaces are exhausted, no additional permits will be issued.

Students requesting a parking permit must submit the following to the JCI office in order to be considered for a permit.

1. A written application.

2. A photocopy of their motor vehicle registration.

3. Other documentation as required in “Student Qualification Categories” section.

Students are NOT to send payment with their parking application.

Applicants failing to include any of the above documents will not be considered for a parking permit. Falsifying information on the permit application will automatically result in denial or revocation of the permit.

Student Qualification Categories

Freshmen

• Most freshmen will not be eligible for parking, with the exception of extenuating circumstances.

Commuters 

• Students living more than one mile from campus may apply for a permit but are not guaranteed a space.

Residents

Resident parking permits will be chosen based on the following criteria. They are ranked in order of importance, from one (1) to five (5).

• Medical reasons. Medical permits will be issued on an “as needed” basis. Application for a medical permit requires a letter on official stationery signed by the attending physician explaining the disability and length of time a permit will be needed.

• Academic qualifications. Applications made under this criterion will be based on the verification of the academic need. Examples include: internship with a letter of confirmation from the company, clinicals, etc.

• Work. Students must be employed off campus and working more than 12 hours per week. You will be asked to supply a copy of your latest pay check stub to verify employment. In most cases, first year students will be expected to work on campus and will not qualify for a work-related permit.

• Mileage. Students who do not qualify for a permit based on the previous three criteria may apply for a permit if they reside more than 120 miles from Wisconsin Lutheran College.

• Senior Permits. Parking permit consideration will be extended to senior students if they do not already fall under one of the above criteria. When spaces are exhausted, no more permits will be issued.

Note:

• In most cases, first-year students will be able to work on campus and will not qualify for a work-related permit.

• Class status (seniors over juniors, etc.) will be considered when assigning parking permits.

• There may be other legitimate circumstances that would be qualifications for a parking permit upon review.

Temporary

• Students who find it necessary to apply for a parking permit subsequent to the general application period must submit their completed application information a minimum of 24 hours prior to the issuance of a parking permit. Subject to space availability, temporary permits may be issued for a maximum of seven days. Temporary permits can be obtained from JCI during business hours or by contacting public safety at 443-8500 during non-business hours. A copy of all permits must be filed at the JCI office.

Permit Costs

Permits may be purchased at the JCI office for the entire school year or by semester. Checks should be made payable to Wisconsin Lutheran College at the business office when a permit is issued. Revocation of a parking permit for violations of the motor vehicle policy will not entitle the student to a refund of the permit cost. Parking fees for student permits are as follows:

1. Commuters: $60.00/ school year or $40.00/ semester
2. Residents: $180.00/ school year or $100.00/ semester
3. Temporary overnight: $0
4. Temporary 2-7 days: $10

Violations

The following permit or parking violations will result in a parking citation being issued.

1. Failure to have a properly affixed parking permit at all times.

2. Any vehicle displaying a current permit that has accumulated more than five citations will have the vehicle permit revoked.

3. Failure to clear outstanding parking fines shall be grounds to deny future parking permits, registration and transcripts may be withheld.

4. Failure to park only in the area designated by the parking permit.

5. Parking in a handicap stall without a proper handicap permit.

6. Parking on or over a stall line.

7. No vehicle shall be driven on sidewalks or grass, or in fire lanes.

8. Any vehicle parked on campus that is not displaying a current parking permit.

9. The local police department may ticket unregistered vehicles in campus lots that have permit restriction signs.

Citation Payment

The registered permit holder shall be held responsible for all citations written on the vehicle whether or not the permit holder parked the vehicle. All parking fines shall be paid to JCI within seven (7) school days. After seven days the fine will increase to $25 and the right to appeal will be forfeited. If a student citation is not paid within seven schools days the citation will be automatically turned over to the Business Office and added to the student’s bill.

Right to Appeal

An appeal of a citation must be filed at the JCI office within seven days from the date the citation was issued or the right to appeal will be forfeited and the amount of the fine increased and billed. A parking violation appeal form may be picked up at the JCI office or the Office of Student Affairs. This form should be filled out and returned to the JCI office. The decision of the appeals committee is final and there are no further appeal options. To facilitate end of the year bookkeeping all appeals must be filed by 4:30 p.m. on May 2, 2008.

Towing (can occur to;)

1. Any vehicle that is illegally parked that poses a traffic hazard.

2. Any vehicle that is illegally parked in an area designated “no parking” or “fire lane.”

3. Any vehicle that is not registered and remains parked without a permit.

4. Any vehicle that is left on a campus surface lot during snow emergencies.

Snow Removal

During the winter months students must be alert for signs advising them to move their vehicles for snow removal. Notices will be posted in the Campus Center and sent via email. Any vehicle left in a lot may be towed at the owner’s expense. During a city declared snow emergency, cars may be moved to the faculty/staff underground parking in the East and West halls overnight, but they must be moved out by 7 a.m. the next morning.

Parking Areas

Parking assignments are designated by the type of permit issued. JCI may modify the lot assignments each term as space availability dictates. The types of parking permits available and the corresponding parking areas are as follows:

Parking available in Fall 2007:

East Hall: 81

• Upper Level: Students
• Lower Level: Faculty and Staff

West Hall: 81

• Upper Level (Students)
• Lower Level (Faculty and Staff)

Reminders and Other Information

Reminders:

1. Vehicles must display a handicap permit to park in handicapped stalls.

2. No parking in fire lanes, grass areas, and sidewalks, all vehicles parked in these areas will be ticketed.

3. No vehicles should be parked over the stall line.

4. All permits must be affixed as directed. Johnson Controls may modify lot assignments each term as space availability dictates.

Other:

For information regarding parking registration and permits, please contact Johnson Controls at (414) 443-8882 or Student Affairs at (414) 443-8852.