Parking Services

Article I: Parking Eligibility

1.  Parking Eligibility
   1. All faculty, staff and students are eligible to register, possess, operate and park a motor vehicle on campus. However, if all available space is utilized, freshmen applying to register may be denied parking privileges.
   2. No student may register a motor vehicle unless the title to the vehicle is in his or her name or the name of a member of his or her immediate family.
   3. The current state motor vehicle registration certificate and a valid driver’s license must be used to input the requested information when obtaining a parking permit through the MyParking Portal or Guest Parking Portal.
   4. Time conflicts between classes and employment are not considered valid reasons for special privileges.
   5. All students are eligible to operate or possess a motor vehicle during the summer session.
2. Commuter students are defined as those who live off campus. Resident hall students are defined as those who live in campus residence halls. Campus apartment students are defined as those who live in campus apartments.

Article II: Motor Vehicle Registration

1. All motor vehicles possessed or used on campus must be registered.
   1. A vehicle registered by a faculty or staff member, which is operated by a child, or spouse of said faculty or staff member, who are eligible student drivers, must have and properly display a student permit. The operator of the vehicle must use the proper lot according to their permit.
   2. The regulations for motor vehicle registration are in effect 365 days a year.
   3. Residence hall students may register one vehicle only.
2. Vehicle Registration Fee
   1. Vehicle fees are paid online at time of ordering permit through the MyParking Portal.
   a. The fees for motorcycles and motor driven cycles are the same.
   b. Faculty and staff are issued one permit at no cost. A second permit may be purchased for $50.00.
   2. Students are eligible for a full vehicle registration fee refund within the first two weeks of each semester in which the permit was purchased. If attending fall semester only, a partial refund will be granted with the return of the permit, prior to the first day of spring semester classes.
3. Motor vehicle registration expires:
   1) at end of current academic year in which it was purchased or as indicated on permit; 2) when ownership of vehicle changes; 3) when eligibility of motor vehicle privileges are revoked by disciplinary action; 4) when state motor vehicle registration expires or is cancelled; 5) when a registered vehicle is traded for another (a new permit will be issued at no additional cost, provided the remnants of the older permit are presented at the Bulldog Service Center); 6) when housing status changes such as from residence hall to commuter; 7) when a student withdraws from the university; and 8) when a faculty or staff member is no longer employed by the University.

   Permit Fees	Fall & Spring	Fall Only	Spring Only
   Resident Hall	$130	NA	$90
   Apartment	$130	NA	$90
   Commuter	$130	NA	$90
   Part Time Student		$30	$30
   Motorcycle		$35	$35

4. The Ferris State University window parking permit is to be completely affixed with its own adhesive. Application of decal in any other fashion, such as taping it to the window or corners left not affixed, will subject the vehicle to ticketing. Decal must be displayed at all times on the lower inside corner of the WINDSHIELD, passenger’s side. An expired permit must be removed before a new one is affixed. Permits must not be altered or defaced in any way.
5. Faculty and staff permits
   1. Hanging parking permits shall be hung from the inside rear view mirror while the vehicle is parked on campus, numbers facing forward.
   2. Window permits must be affixed with their own adhesive to the lower inside corner of the windshield on the passenger’s side.
   3. Faculty and staff employees must turn in their parking permit upon termination of employment. Final paycheck may be withheld until parking permit has been surrendered to supervisor or Human Resources.
   4. Faculty/staff permits are for use by faculty and staff only.
   5. Faculty/staff may not use spaces designated by signage, i.e. Maintenance Only, VIP, customer designated areas, etc.
6. When new license plates are obtained, the vehicle information must be updated in the MyParking Portal.
7. All parking permits remain as property of the University and must be surrendered at the request of the Department of Public Safety or the Bulldog Service Center.
8. Replacement of registration permits:
   1. There is no fee for a vehicle registration change after a parking permit has been issued, provided the remnants of the older permit are presented at the Bulldog Service Center. Without recognizable remnants of old decal, the cost of a new permit will be assessed.
   2. Students bringing a different vehicle to campus and arriving after 5 p.m. or on a weekend must obtain a guest permit through the Guest Parking Portal, which will allow them to park until noon the next business day to exchange or obtain a new permit at the Bulldog Service Center.
   3. A faculty/staff parking permit that is lost or stolen should be reported to the Bulldog Service Center. Replacement fee is $50. 
9. Part time students attending class must purchase a permit to park on campus.
10. Residents of Family Housing who live in West Campus Apartments during the academic year are eligible to purchase additional permits for each licensed driver for their additional vehicles by visiting the Bulldog Service Center.
11. A Ferris State University current valid parking permit must be displayed when parking on campus.
12. Unlawful Display of Permit
    1. Displaying a university parking permit on a vehicle for which the permit was not issued is unlawful.
13. Display Altered or Imitation Permit
    1. Displaying an altered university parking permit or displaying a permit that is an imitation of a university permit is unlawful.
14. Special Permits
    1. A special permit may be issued to an eligible student in conjunction with a regular student permit for parking privileges in designated lots.
    2. Any request for special parking privileges due to a temporary medical condition must meet the state handicap requirements. A state handicap permit must be obtained and displayed.
15. Handicap Permits
    1. Handicap parking spaces are provided for state approved handicap parking permits. Students, faculty and staff, and guests also are required to display a valid Ferris State University parking permit.
    2. All handicap permits must be registered with the Bulldog Service Center.
16. Early registration permits that have not been picked up within 30 days of the beginning of the fall semester will be forfeited.

Article III: Parking Regulations

1. Motor vehicles shall be parked only in lot(s) assigned by the parking permit they were issued.
2. Only faculty, staff and guests with permits will be allowed to park in faculty/staff lots between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m.
3. No person shall park a vehicle on any campus street, in any faculty/staff lot, in any commuter lot, or in any metered area between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
4. Parking on driveways, roadways, sidewalks, lawns and within yellow zones, posted or not, is prohibited. Improperly parked vehicles will be towed away and the owner held responsible for all tow charges and fines.
5. Every vehicle, whether stopped in a parking place on a street, parking lot or other parking facility, shall be parked within marked parking spaces.
6. Motorcycles and mopeds shall be parked only in their designated parking lot. Motorcycles and mopeds may not park at a bicycle rack.
7. University apartment lots are reserved for apartment residents. Students who reside in an apartment must purchase a permit.
8. Guests of students who reside in university apartments shall park in only those lots assigned on the guest permit obtained through the Guest Parking Portal.
9. Meter Parking
   1. Parking in the meter areas is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
   2. No parking is allowed in meter areas between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
10. Snow Removal Regulations
    1. At certain intervals during the winter it is necessary to remove snow from designated parking areas. When this occurs, notices will be posted 24 hours in advance of which lots are scheduled for clearing. Vehicles shall be moved for snow removal by the designated time or may be towed at the owner’s expense.
    2. In other areas, when snow removal crews are at work, parking which obstructs operations is prohibited.
11. No vehicles, including disabled vehicles, may be left or abandoned on university property. The university assumes no responsibility for such vehicles. Vehicles will be disposed of at owner’s risk and expense.
12. No vehicle may be left on campus during semester break without prior approval of the Department of Public Safety.
13. No person shall park or store mobile homes, trailers, boats or similar property in areas other than those designated for such purposes.
14. The university reserves the right to temporarily close any campus parking lot, suspend its assigned parking privileges, and designate it for special event parking by authorizing new parking privileges.
15. Construction zones are restricted to contractors and others specifically permitted for these areas.
16. Patient Parking
    1. Lot 4F is restricted to Health Center patients.
    2. For parking purposes, faculty, staff and students are not considered to be public or patients and may not park in Lot 10C at any time. Faculty, staff and students visiting the Dental Clinic or Optometry Clinic must park in their assigned lot.

Article IV: Traffic Regulations

1.  Laws in Effect The motor vehicle laws of the State of Michigan and the university Traffic Ordinances are in effect on University property.
   1. Motor vehicle accidents on university property should be reported to the Department of Public Safety by calling (231) 591-5000, or 911 if an emergency.
   2. Pedestrians shall cross streets only where walks are designated and walk on sidewalks where provided.
2. Enforcement The university receives its police powers for Department of Public Safety Officers under Public Act 120 of 1990 and has full law enforcement authority.

Article V: Violations Fines and Penalties

1. Fines and Penalties Violation of this ordinance may be enforced in the 77th District Court or in any other court having jurisdiction over civil infractions or misdemeanors in the political subdivision where the violation occurs. The procedure in such court shall be governed by its ordinary rules or procedures.
2. Vehicles with 6 or more unpaid parking citations may be immobilized with a wheel lock or may be towed at owner’s expense. All fines and fees must be paid before a vehicle is released.
3. Drivers, owners or the person to whom the vehicle is registered, not conforming to the provisions of the ordinance, as defined in these regulations will receive a violation notice. All fines and penalties are due and payable online through the MyParking Portal.
4. Appeals of parking violations must be made by the end of the 5th day after date of issuance. A bond in the amount of the parking violation must be paid in full at the time an appeal is filed.

Article VI: Revocation of Privileges

1. A person may have his or her permission to possess and operate a motor vehicle on campus revoked for the following reasons, and shall be so notified by the Bulldog Service Center, Department of Public Safety or Office of Student Conduct.
   1. A student who is placed on disciplinary probation for personal misconduct.
   2. Anyone who falsifies information when applying for parking privileges.
   3. Anyone who receives more than 6 parking violation notices in a period of 3 consecutive months.
   4. Anyone who fails to pay his or her fine within ten days from the issue of violation notice.
   5. Anyone who shall permit any motor vehicle, controlled or owned by said student, to be operated by another student, whose privilege has been revoked.
   6. Unlawful displaying and/or using a Ferris State University parking permit belonging to another.
   7. Anyone who alters and displays a Ferris State University parking permit or displays an imitation of a university parking permit.
2. Anyone in the above categories will forfeit all car registration fees.
3. Any student who is no longer registered for classes forfeits his or her parking permit and privileges.
4. Any faculty or staff member who is no longer an employee forfeits his or her parking permit and privileges.

Motorcycles and Mopeds are to follow the same campus rules and regulations as a vehicle. In addition to those rules and regulations here are some they must also follow.

• Motorcycle/Moped permits are available for $35.00 per semester.
• Permits must be placed in close proximity to the license plate.
• Motorcycles/Mopeds must be parked in a legal space, between two lines, in their designated parking lot.
• Motorcycles/Mopeds may not park at a bicycle rack.
• Motorcycles/Mopeds may not park or drive on the sidewalk.
• Residence Hall students may only park one vehicle on campus at a time.  If parking a Motorcycle/Moped, they may not have another vehicle on campus.
• The use of a kick stand pad is recommended.

Designated Motorcycle/Moped Parking Areas

Commuter Lot 5E – Motorcycle parking is allowed in the hash marked areas at the end of the two rows where the large white posts are located.  Parking is not allowed in the hash marked area next to the dumpster.

Residential Lot 6J – 1 designated space.

Apartment Lot 9P – 1 designated space.

Apartment Lot 9K – 1 designated space.

Apartment Lot 9N– 1 designated space.

Faculty Staff Lot 1B – Designated spaces near the Science Building entry doors. Faculty/Staff Only)

Motorcycle/Moped parking is not allowed in any other hash marked areas at the end of a row other than the spaces provided in Lot 5E.