Rules & Regulations
2011/2012 Parking Regulations
University of Toronto Mississauga Parking Services
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1) SUMMARY OF CONDITIONS
University of Toronto Mississauga
Parking Permits:
(a) remain the property of Parking & Transportation Services;
(b) are issued for the use of the named permit holder only;
(c) to be valid, must be clearly displayed on the driver’s side of the windshield/dashboard of the vehicle for which they are issued;
(d) are not to be duplicated or altered in any form; and,
(e) must be promptly returned to the Parking &Transportation Services’ office if they are cancelled or revoked.
In accepting a parking permit, the permit holder agrees:
(a) to clearly display his/her permit at all times when parking on campus;
(b) to park only in authorized parking areas designated by Parking & Transportation Services – individual Faculties and Departments cannot give this permission;
(c) to park in an orderly manner so as to occupy only the space required by the one vehicle;
(d) to ensure that only one of the registered vehicles is utilizing the permit while parking on campus;
(e) to obey all parking and traffic requests made by Parking & Transportation Services’ staff or Campus Police;
(f) to obey all regulatory traffic signs on the campus;
(g) to exercise caution while driving and parking within the lots - usage of the lots is at your own risk;
(h) to park only in the lots specified by that permit;
(i) to promptly notify, Parking & Transportation Services of any change of a vehicle/license plate, status, address, office location, telephone number as provided on the application form;
(j) that if canceling a permit, to return it promptly to the Parking & Transportation Services’ office before the cancellation deadline. Cancellation fees apply.
Failure to comply with any of the above could result in the cancellation of the permit.
2) AUTHORITY
2.1 These regulations are authorized by the Principal of U of T Mississauga, acting on the advice of the U of T Mississauga Campus Council within the power granted by the University of Toronto Act 1971, through the Governing Council.
2.2 Rules and regulations are enforced by the City of Mississauga.
2.3 These regulations are issued under the authority of the University of Toronto Mississauga Parking & Transportation Services and apply in all areas owned by, or administered by, the University of Toronto Mississauga.
2.4 All persons using the university parking facilities are subject to the regulations detailed herein. By accepting a parking permit, applicants agree to abide by these regulations.
2.5 The Parking & Transportation Services Manager is responsible for the supervision and administration of parking lots. Any questions concerning parking areas should be referred to Parking & Transportation Services at (905) 828-5254.
2.6 Neither University of Toronto Mississauga, its employees, nor any parking staff employed by a 3rd party and performing work on behalf of U of T Mississauga, shall be responsible for loss or damage to any vehicle or its contents, however caused.
2.7 These regulations reflect the current policies of the University of Toronto Mississauga Parking & Transportation Services including the current availability of parking spaces. Should parking conditions change, Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to modify these regulations.
2.8 Parking permits remain the property of the University of Toronto Mississauga Parking & Transportation Services. Violations of parking regulations, improper or dishonest use of parking permits, failure to pay fees, or failure to comply with instructions from Parking Control Officers may result in the withdrawal of parking privileges.
3) PARKING & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
3.1 The U of T Mississauga Campus is private property. U of T Mississauga reserves the right to control motor vehicle access, driving, and parking on this campus. This is done in accordance with these regulations, as well as the provisions of the Trespass to Property Act, 1980.
3.2 Parking is permitted only in designated spaces and/or designated parking lots, as stipulated in these regulations.
3.3 Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to alter the type of permit issued with reasonable notice to permit holders.
3.4 Permits may not be sold, exchanged, given away, or purchased from any person, or agency, other than U of T Mississauga Parking & Transportation Services.
3.5 Storage of vehicles is not permitted in any parking lot or garage. All vehicles must possess and clearly display a valid license plate.
3.6 All roads at U of T Mississauga are Designated Fire Routes and are enforced as regulated by the City of Mississauga, by-laws.
3.7 Parking and traffic regulations are enforced on campus throughout the year. This includes all exam periods, break periods, and summer months.
3.8 The speed limit on campus roads is 30 km/h.
3.9 Driving on areas other than roadways and parking lots is prohibited.
3.10 All persons operating motor vehicles in parking lots on campus must comply with the instructions of the Parking Control Officers and/or Campus Police.
3.11 While parking on all lots, drivers will make proper use of the marked spaces, leaving aisles, entrances, and exits unobstructed. Please, do not block other vehicles. Offending vehicles are subject to enforcement.
3.12 Pedestrians have the right- of- way at all times.
4) ELIGIBILITY
4.1 Applicants must prove that they are eligible for parking permits. Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to deny a permit in cases where it is assessed that an applicant does not meet required criteria.
4.2 Faculty/Staff parking permits are currently issued only to University of Toronto Mississauga active, appointed faculty and staff.
4.3 A limited number of student permits are issued on a first- come, first- served basis to students holding valid student TCard.
4.4 A permit is, under normal circumstances, authorized for a vehicle owned by and registered to the applicant only. Exceptions will also be considered for individuals who use vehicles registered to an immediate relative within the same house-hold.
4.5 Carpool parking permits are issued to at least two registered car owners, to a maximum of four, all of whom must be U of T Mississauga students, faculty or staff members. Vehicle ownership/registration must be presented with application. Each member of a carpool can register up to two vehicles. Carpool vehicles can park only in the parking lot for which the permit has been issued. No member of a carpool can apply for or concurrently hold a non-carpool parking permit.
University of Toronto Mississauga residents are not eligible for the Carpool program.
4.6 Commercial parking permits are issued to a limited number of service people and contractors when a requirement for parking has been established. Commercial permits are only issued when parking is essential in the performance of the work. Applications must be signed by an authorized university contact. In lieu of a valid permit, a daily pass may be purchased from a Pay and Display machine located throughout the campus. Lost/stolen parking permits will not be replaced - regardless of circumstances.
4.7 Athletic parking permits are issued ONLY to community members NOT affiliated with the University of Toronto in any way. Vehicle ownership/ registration & gym membership information must be presented at the time of permit application. Only one permit will be issued per membership. The permit will be valid for the duration of that membership, corresponding to the membership’s expiry date, up to one year. If the membership is extended or renewed, another parking permit must be purchased to cover the duration of that membership. Permits are valid in lots P4 & P8 during the operating hours of the gym ONLY. Lost/stolen parking permits will not be replaced - regardless of circumstances.
4.8 Evening parking permits are issued to faculty, staff, students, and visitors to park in any authorized parking areas Monday to Friday (from 3:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following day - with the following exceptions: Reserved lots – in these areas the permit is valid from 5 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) and all day on Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays. Lost/stolen parking permits will not be replaced - regardless of circumstances.
5) PERMITS AND PASSES
5.1 Any vehicle parked on the U of T Mississauga property must clearly display a valid permit or daily pass in its windshield or on its dashboard at all times. The permit number, date and license plate number must be visible. This regulation is in effect at all times throughout the year. Vehicles will be tagged/towed, at the owner's expense, for non-compliance.
5.2 If a valid parking permit is not on the vehicle, a daily pass must be purchased and displayed.
5.3 Only one permit will be issued for each fee paid. Up to four vehicles can be registered to a permit.
5.4 Reserved parking permits for Lot P1, P5 or CCT Garage are assigned annually. Students may purchase permits based on availability.
5.5 Lots P3 (CCT Driveway) & P9 may be utilized by Premium Unreserved permit holders and all daily pass purchasers.
5.6 Lots P4 & P8 may be utilized by Unreserved permit holders, Annual Premium Unreserved permit holders and all daily pass purchasers.
5.7 Unreserved parking permits are for use in available unreserved-designated spaces only, and do not necessarily guarantee availability.
5.8 Residence parking permits are allocated as follows: Schreiberwood - Lot P7, Lot P6 and Lot P5, McGrath Valley – Lot P10 and Lot P5, McLuhan Court, Putnam Place, Leacock Lane, Roy Ivor Hall, Erindale Hall, and Oscar Peterson Hall - Lot P5. Parking in these areas are reserved for resident use on a 24-hour basis. Lot assignment is subject to availability at time of purchase.
5.9 Permits may not be transferred from one person to another except for Carpools and Rideshare participants registered with the Parking & Transportation Services' office. Please visit office for details.
5.10 All U of T Mississauga parking permits are valid in all U of T Mississauga Parking lots after 5pm (Monday to Friday) and all day on Saturdays and Sundays (with the exception of all signed reserved spaces, Carpool areas, Resident Lots P6, P7, P10 and all short term parking facilities such as Inner Circle Road, North Building turnaround, etc.)
5.11 There is no parking fee for motorcycles. However, they must be registered with the Parking & Transportation Services' office and parked in the designated area of Lot P5, only (see map). Motorcycles parked in any other location must clearly display a valid parking permit or daily pass.
5.12 Lost or stolen student or monthly permits will not be replaced – regardless of the circumstance.
6) STUDENT PERMITS
6.1 A limited number of student permits are issued on a first- come, first- served basis to students holding valid student cards. Permits may be purchased for an annual (September-August), 8-month (September- April), or 4-month (September-December, January- April and/or May-August) period.
6.2 Student parking permits are NOT transferable and are only valid in the designated lots stipulated by the permit. Vehicles may be tagged and/or towed for noncompliance.
6.3 To be valid, permits MUST be clearly displayed on the windshield or dashboard (driver’s side) of the vehicle whenever it is parked on campus.
6.4 U of T Mississauga student permits are valid only at the Mississauga campus.
6.5 If a student wishes to cancel his/her permit, a prorated refund will be granted ONLY if the permit is received by the Parking & Transportation Services’ office within the first five business days of the month, otherwise that month will be considered used. An automatic $25.00 processing fee will be applied to all cancellations.
6.6 No refunds will be issued for annual permit cancellations made after March 7, 2012.
6.7 A $25.00 administrative charge will apply to any changes or additions made to a permit.
6.8 Lost or stolen permits will not be replaced - regardless of the circumstance.
7) ST. GEORGE CAMPUS PARKING PERMITS
7.1 U of T Mississauga faculty/staff permit holders may purchase a supplementary permit which would allow them to park at various locations on the St. George Campus. This supplementary permit is subject to a surcharge payable at the U of T Mississauga Parking & Transportation Office. Both the U of T Mississauga and the supplementary permit must be displayed while parked on the St. George Campus.
7.2 Students wishing to park at the St. George campus must purchase a St. George parking permit. Please visit the St. George Parking Services office for further information.
7.3 Parking Control Officers carry out routine surveillance of all parking areas on the St. George Campus, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Parking Infraction Notices (tickets) are issued in accordance with city bylaw regulations. Parking & Transportation Services has no authority to rescind parking tickets.
7.4 St. George faculty/staff permit holders (reserved, unreserved and lot reserved, only) may park, without additional charge, at U of T Mississauga in all the unreserved areas of Lots P4, P8 & P9. When a vehicle is parked on campus, a valid permit must be clearly displayed in its windshield.
St. George Contact information:
Parking Services
1 Spadina Crescent, Room 105,
Toronto, ON M5S 2J5
Tel: 416.978.7275 Fax: 416.978.1475
parking@utoronto.ca www.parking.utoronto.ca
8) PAYMENT FOR PERMITS
8.1 Payment for faculty and staff parking permits must be made in full by Visa, Master Card, American Express, Debit Card or Cheque. Full-time faculty/staff may be eligible for payroll deductions as a form of payment. Eligibility will be verified by Parking & Transportation Services at the time of application. If an applicant is not eligible for payroll deductions, pre-payment for the year is required either in full or by post-dated cheques. All cheques are to be made payable to the University of Toronto Parking & Transportation Services. Permits will only be issued after the applicant’s eligibility has been verified and payment received.
8.2 In cases where departments are paying for a parking permit, the authorization of the Principal, Dean or Director is needed on the Application Form as well as a valid departmental appropriation account number, with the name of the person in the department who may authorize a journal entry for this purpose.
8.3 Payment for Student Parking permits may be made by Visa, Master Card, American Express, Debit Card, Money order, or Certified cheque.
9) CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
9.1 Faculty/Staff/Student wishing to cancel his/her permit must return the permit to Parking & Transportation Services’ office within the first five business days of the month. Refunds for cancelled permits will be made in accordance with the refund schedule. A refund schedule is posted at the Parking & Transportation website (www.utm.utoronto.ca/parking), and will be strictly followed. It is the permit holder's responsibility to return a permit for refund by the stated dates in order to receive the stated refund amount. No exceptions will be made.
9.2 A telephone call or an e-mail is not an acceptable method of cancellation.
9.3 Payroll deductions will not be stopped, or refunds authorized, until the permit has been received by the Parking & Transportation Services’ office and Cancellation Form completed.
9.4 A permit must be cancelled when university employment is terminated. Please note that if you are re-applying for a permit after canceling, you are not guaranteed availability in your desired area.
10) ACCESSIBILITY PARKING
10.1 Designated accessible parking spaces are located at: the Inner Circle; North Building turn around; next to the Student Centre; Lots P1, P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10; the CCT garage and Alumni House.
10.2 In order to acceptably park in these designated spaces, both a Provincial Ministry of Transportation Accessible Parking Permit (APP), and a valid U of T Mississauga parking permit (or pass), must be clearly displayed on the parked vehicle's windshield or dashboard.
10.3 Any vehicle parked illegally in accessible parking spaces will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense.
11) SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
11.1 During periods of construction or snow removal, permit holders may be required to park their vehicle in a different location for an extended period of time.
11.2 Where necessitated by special events or other circumstances, Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to relocate permit holders within the U of T Mississauga campus.
11.3 Any requests for special consideration must be submitted in writing to the Parking & Transportation Services’ Office. The Parking Committee will assemble, as necessary, to consider requests or complaints in respect to parking. The Committee, whose decision will be final, will make all replies in writing.
12) PAY & DISPLAY PARKING
12.1 Visitors may park in Lots P3, P4, P8, and P9, Alumni House or in the CCT garage. At these locations, passes can be purchased at Pay and Display machines. These machines accept Visa, Master Card, Amex, or coin.
12.2 Day, evening, weekend, and overnight parking fees are in effect for all visitor parking.
12.3 Overnight parking by visitors, including visitors to student residences, is not permitted without a valid parking pass, which may be purchased at a Pay & Display machine located on campus.
12.4 Failure to display a day pass because of a ‘failed’ or out of order Pay & Display machine will result in an issuance of a Parking Infraction Notice (ticket) and/or a tow of the vehicle at the owner’s expense. Please refer to Campus Map for locations of multiple Pay and Display machines in various lots. Parking & Transportation Services has no authority to rescind parking tickets.
12.5 The daily pass and Pay & Display machine rates may be adjusted from time to time, according to market conditions. (All prices include HST.).
13) ENFORCEMENT
13.1 Parking on the campus is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days week.
13.2 Any vehicle parked in a designated space or lot other than that for which the displayed permit/pass was issued, will be tagged and/or towed at the owner's expense.
13.3 Parking on campus roads, grass, parking space dividing lines or hatched marked areas is prohibited.
13.4 Tow orders (to be paid at the owner's expense) will be issued for any vehicle that has received three or more parking violations, or is parked in a signed reserved area.
13.5 It is the policy of the University of Toronto that smoking is prohibited in all University buildings. This policy applies to all users of the University of Toronto including employees, students and visitors. The CCT garage is designated a ‘no-smoking’ facility, and, as such, no smoking is permitted on the premises. This policy is enforced under municipal by-law.
14) FINES AND PENALTIES
14.1 The Parking Committee will assemble, as necessary, to consider requests or complaints in respect to parking. All communications to the Committee must be done in writing and forwarded to the Parking & Transportation Services' office. The Committee will not consider appeals against parking tickets, which is the responsibility of the provincial courts. The Committee, whose decision will be final, will make all replies in writing.
14.2 The tagging and towing of vehicles, parked in violation of these regulations, will be performed by officers empowered to issue municipal parking tickets.
14.3 U of T Mississauga has no authority to revoke a City of Mississauga parking infraction ticket. Ticketing issues must proceed through the normal court system.
14.4 Municipal parking tickets are payable to the City of Mississauga.
14.5 Vehicles towed by the City of Mississauga will be released upon payment of towing and storage charges. These rates are set by the City and are liable to change without notice.
14.6 Inquiries about the release of towed vehicles will be answered by the U of T Mississauga Campus Police (Room 3116 South Building, Tel. 905.828.5200).
14.7 Permits/daily cash receipts may not be reproduced or altered. The use of reproduced or altered permits/daily cash receipts is a violation of these regulations and may result in corrective action and fines.
