- 1.1 By purchasing a virtual parking permit, the permit holder agrees:
- (1) Any and all permits purchased remain under the authority of UTM Parking & Transportation Services. As such, UTM Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to issue, amend and/or revoke permits at its discretion.
- (2) To ensure the correct license plate number(s) of the vehicle(s) parking on campus are registered to their permit. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to provide and maintain accurate vehicle information and have it registered to their permit and account. Should a vehicle without a registered license plate number to their permit be parked on campus, a Penalty Notice (PN), also known as a ticket, may be issued. Any vehicle parked on campus that is not registered to a valid UTM permit is subject to enforcement.
- (3)The permit holder may register up to 3 license plate numbers to their permit. However, a permit is valid for only one (1) vehicle parked on campus at any given time. If multiple vehicles registered to the same permit are parked on campus simultaneously, all vehicles will be subject to enforcement.
- (4) To park only in the parking lot(s) and areas authorized by the permit and designated by UTM Parking & Transportation Services. Individual faculties, departments, or other University units cannot give this permission.
- (5) To park entirely within the boundaries of a designated parking space and occupy only the space required for one vehicle.
- (6) To comply with instructions provided by UTM Parking & Transportation Services staff or Campus Safety regarding the parking of the vehicle.
- (7) To obey all posted traffic signs, pavement markings, and traffic control devices, and other posted parking regulations on campus.
- (8) To comply with any directions provided by UTM Parking & Transportation Services staff or Campus Safety, including temporary directions related to traffic, parking, construction, maintenance, emergencies, or special events.
- (9) to park only in the parking lot(s) specified by that permit
- 2.1 These regulations are authorized by the Principal of University of Toronto Mississauga, acting on the advice of the University of Toronto 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 and authorized Parking & Transportation Services staff.
- 2.3 These regulations are issued under the authority of UTM 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's parking facilities are subject to the regulations detailed herein. By purchasing a virtual parking permit and/or parking on campus, applicants agree to abide by these regulations.
- 2.5 The UTM Parking & Transportation Services Operations Manager is responsible for the supervision and administration of parking lots. Any questions concerning parking areas should be referred to UTM Parking & Transportation Services at parking.utm@utoronto.ca.
- 2.6 Neither the University of Toronto Mississauga, its employees, or any parking staff employed by a 3rd party and performing work on behalf of the University of Toronto Mississauga, shall be responsible for loss or damage to any vehicle or its contents, however caused. If you have any inquiries or concerns, please contact Campus Safety at (905) 828-5200.
- 2.7 These regulations reflect the current policies of the UTM Parking & Transportation Services, including the current availability of parking spaces. Should parking conditions change, UTM Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to modify these regulations.
3) PARKING & TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- 3.1 The University of Toronto Mississauga Campus is private property. University of Toronto 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 current Trespass to Property Act.
- 3.2 Parking is permitted only in designated spaces and/or designated parking lots, as stipulated in these regulations.
- 3.3 UTM Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to alter the type of permits issued with reasonable notice to permit holders.
- 3.4 Permits may not be sold, exchanged, given away, purchased from or issued by any person or agency, other than UTM Parking & Transportation Services.
- 3.5 The storage of any vehicle on campus is prohibited. This includes all parking lots and garages. All vehicles must possess and clearly display a valid license plate.
- 3.6 All roads at University of Toronto 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 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the entire year, regardless of the academic calendar or University closures.
- 3.8 The speed limit on campus roads is 30 km/h. The speed limit in all parking lots/driveways is 20 km/h. The speed limit in the CCT Garage and parking structures is 10 km/h.
- 3.9 Driving in any area 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 UTM Parking & Transportation Services’ Staff and/or Campus Safety.
- 3.11Drivers must park entirely within the boundaries of a single marked parking space and must not obstruct aisles, entrances, exits, driveways, or other parked vehicles. Oversized vehicles including those towing trailers or equipped with hitches, bicycle racks, or other attachments, must also be parked in a manner that complies with these regulations. Vehicles parked in contravention of these regulations will be subject to enforcement.
- 3.12 Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times.
- 4.1 Applicants are required to demonstrate their eligibility for a parking permit. UTM Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to deny or cancel a permit in cases where it is assessed that an applicant does not meet the required criteria.
- 4.2 Faculty/Staff parking permits are issued only to active University of Toronto Mississauga faculty and staff.
- 4.3 A limited number of student permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis to UTM affiliated, registered students. Eligibility is confirmed at the time of purchase. Parking permit availability is not guaranteed.
- 4.4 Carpool parking permits are issued to pools of two or more University of Toronto Mississauga students, faculty or staff members. Carpool vehicles may park in the designated carpool spaces 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.
- 4.5 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. Commercial permits may be limited to specific parking location(s) as required. Authorized parking locations are subject to change in accordance with peak parking periods and parking lot capacities. In lieu of a valid permit, daily parking may be purchased from machines located throughout the campus.
- 4.7 Evening parking permits are issued to faculty, staff, students and visitors.
- (1) In lots P4, P8, and P9, evening parking permits are valid Monday to Thursday 3:30 pm to 8:00 am the following day, and all day on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory Holidays.
- (2) In lots P1, P5, and the CCT Garage, evening parking permits are valid Monday to Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 am the following day, and all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory Holidays.
- 5.1 Any vehicle parked on the University of Toronto Mississauga property must always possess and clearly display a valid license plate and have one of the following:
- A valid, active parking permit registered on the vehicle's license plate.
- An active pay-by-plate or pay-by-app parking session for the vehicle.
- A valid parking validation or validation code, where applicable.
- 5.2 This regulation is in effect at all times throughout the year. Vehicles will be tagged/towed, at the owner's expense, for non-compliance.
- 5.3 Parking patrons (including staff, faculty and students) are limited to only one active permit at any given time. The purchase or possession of multiple active permits is prohibited. Parking privileges may be revoked for misuse.
- 5.4 Parking permits for Reserved lot P1 or lot P5 are assigned annually. Lot assignments via lottery may be required. Students may purchase permits based on availability. Pay-by-Plate or Pay-by-App parking is not permitted in P1 and P5 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- 5.5 Parking lots P4, P8, P9, and the CCT Garage are assigned to individuals holding valid permits designated to one or more of these locations, as well as by daily pass purchasers. Permits are valid only in the lot(s) for which they are issued. Daily parking passes are valid only in the lot where they were purchased.
- 5.6 Individual parking permits allow a registered vehicle to park in available non-marked spaces only, and do not necessarily guarantee availability. Parking in barrier free, specifically signed, reserved and carpool spaces are prohibited, unless authorized by special permit.
- 5.7 Residence parking permits are allocated to one parking lot, as follows:
- Schreiberwood – P7 or P5
- McGrath Valley - P10 or P5
- McLuhan Court, Putnam Place, Leacock Lane, Roy Ivor Hall, Erindale Hall and Oscar Peterson Hall - P5
Lots P7 & P10 are reserved for resident parking on a 24-hour basis. Lot assignments are subject to availability at the time of purchase; subject to demand, lot assignment via lottery may be required. Lot preference is not guaranteed. Overnight parking is only available to permit holders of resident parking permits, assigned to resident parking lots.
- 5.8 All University of Toronto Mississauga parking permits are valid in all University of Toronto Mississauga Parking lots after 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays (with the exception of all signed reserved spaces, carpool areas, Resident parking lots P7 & P10 and all short-term parking facilities such as Inner Circle).
- 5.9 Motorcycles must be parked in designated motorcycle parking areas with a valid UTM Motorcycle Permit (refer to the parking map). Motorcycles parked in any other parking lot must have valid paid parking for that location, either through a parking permit or an active Pay-by-Plate or Pay-by-App session. All plated vehicles are required to pay for parking on campus.
- 6.1 A limited number of student permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis to UTM affiliated and registered students. Eligibility is confirmed at the time of purchase. The availability of parking permits is not guaranteed.
- 6.2 Student parking permits are only valid in the designated lot(s) stipulated by the permit type. Vehicles will be tagged and/or towed for non-compliance.
- 6.3 University of Toronto Mississauga student permits are only valid at the Mississauga campus.
- 6.4 If a student wishes to cancel their permit, a prorated refund will be processed in accordance with the established cancellation schedule. A month’s value of a permit is considered used after the first five business days of the month. An automatic $25.00 administrative fee is applied to all cancellations.
- 6.5 No refunds will be issued for annual student permit cancellations made after the 5th business day of March in any given year.
- 6.6 Only the registered permit holder is authorized to make additions, changes or cancellations to the permit.
7) ST. GEORGE CAMPUS PARKING PERMITS
- 7.1 University of Toronto Mississauga faculty/staff permit holders may request to purchase a supplementary permit which would allow them to park at various designated locations on the St. George Campus through the online permit portal. Applicants will be contacted directly with additional purchase details. This supplementary permit is subject to a surcharge payable directly to the St. George Transportation Office.
- 7.2 Students wishing to park at the St. George campus must purchase a St. George parking permit. Please visit the St. George Transportation 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 Violation Notices (tickets) are issued in accordance with City of Toronto bylaw regulations. Transportation Services has no authority to rescind parking tickets.
St. George Contact information: transportation@utoronto.ca • transportation.utoronto.ca
- 8.1 Payment for faculty and staff parking permits may be made by Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard, or American Express. Full-time continuing faculty/staff may be eligible for payroll deductions as a form of payment for some permit types. Eligibility will be verified by UTM Parking & Transportation Services. If an applicant is not eligible for payroll deductions, payment in full is required.
- 8.2 In cases where departments are paying for a parking permit, the authorization of the Principal, Dean or Director is needed, as well as valid departmental account numbers and the name of the person in the department who may authorize a journal entry for this purpose. If a faculty/department is paying for an individual's parking permit, it may be considered a taxable benefit. Please consult Human Resources for assistance in determining whether it is considered a taxable benefit and the amount to be provided to the Payroll Department.
- 8.3 Payment for student parking permits may be made by Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard or American Express.
- 9.1 Permit holders who wish to cancel their parking permit must submit a cancellation request through their online parking account. Refunds will be issued in accordance with the refund schedule published on the UTM Parking & Transportation Services website. Refund eligibility is determined by the date the cancellation request is received. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to submit the request by the applicable refund deadline.
- 9.2 No refunds will be issued for annual student permit cancellations made after the fifth business day of March in any given year. The refund schedule will be strictly followed - no exceptions will be made.
- 9.3 The permit holder is responsible for cancelling the parking permit when their university employment ends. This is not an automatic process. Please note that if you are re-applying for a permit after cancelling, you are not guaranteed availability in your desired area.
- 9.4 Initiated monthly parking permits, including partially used months, are non-refundable (This applies to evening, temporary, motorcycle and commercial monthly permits).
10) BARRIER FREE (ACCESSIBLE) PARKING
- 10.1 Designated barrier free (accessible) parking spaces are located at the Inner Circle; next to the Student Centre; P1, P5, P7, P8, P9, P10; the CCT Garage and Alumni House, and on Residence Road.
- 10.2 In order to acceptably park in any designated barrier free (accessible) space on campus, the following conditions must be met:
- A valid Provincial Ministry of Transportation Accessible Parking Permit (APP) must be clearly displayed in the vehicle.
- The vehicle must be registered to an active UTM parking permit, Pay-By-Plate or Pay-By-App session
In other words, visitors, staff, faculty and students may park in any barrier free (accessible) parking space in any lot on campus, provided a valid MTO Accessible Parking Permit (APP) is clearly displayed, and the vehicle is registered to valid, paid UTM parking permit. [BH14]
- 10.3 Vehicles parked illegally in barrier-free (accessible) parking spaces will be subject to enforcement. The vehicle will be issued a penalty notice ticket and/or towed at the owner's expense.
- 11.1 EV Charging spaces are located in the P8 lower deck parking lot.
- 11.2 EV Charging spaces are to be used by vehicles while actively charging only. A maximum 2.5-hour time limit applies, after which charging fees apply.
- Charging fees do not include the price for parking. Any vehicle using an EV charging station must have a valid UTM parking permit, pay by plate, or pay-by-app parking session. Any vehicle parking in EV Charging spaces without a valid form of paid parking or permit are subject to enforcement.
- 11.3 11.3 Any vehicles parked in EV Charging spaces while not actively charging are subject to enforcement.
- More information is available on the UTM Parking & Transportation Services Website.
- 11.4 Use of Wall Outlets Prohibited: The use of electrical outlets located in any campus parking facility for the purpose of charging electric vehicles is prohibited. Extension cords, charging cables, or other equipment must not be run from campus buildings or infrastructure to a parked vehicle. This prohibition is intended to protect the safety of campus users and to prevent damage to university electrical infrastructure.
- 11.5 UTM Parking & Transportation Services is not liable for any damage caused to vehicles, or any property contained within, as a result of unauthorized use of electrical wall outlets for charging purposes.
- 12.1 During periods of construction, maintenance or snow removal, permit holders may be required to park their vehicle in a different location for an extended period of time.
- 12.2 Where necessitated by special events or other circumstances, UTM Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to relocate permit holders within the University of Toronto Mississauga campus.
- 12.3 Vehicle Storage and Overnight Parking. Vehicle storage on campus is prohibited at all times. Overnight parking or parking for more than one (1) consecutive day is not permitted unless prior approval has been granted by UTM Parking & Transportation Services due to extenuating circumstances. Approved exceptions are generally limited to vehicles registered to faculty, staff, or student permit holders who are required to reside on campus. Permit holders granted approval must remain reachable through normal communication channels (e.g., telephone, mobile phone, or email) and be able to move their vehicle upon request by Parking & Transportation Services or Campus Safety.
- 12.4 Any requests for special consideration must be submitted via email to parking.utm@utronto.ca. A 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 via email.
- 12.5 Bus and Extended Vehicle Parking. Buses, coaches, and other oversized or extended vehicles may park only in locations approved by Parking & Transportation Services. Advance arrangements may be required. Vehicles parked outside of approved locations or without authorization may be subject to enforcement action.
- 13.1 Pay-by-Plate parking is available in lots P4, P8, P9, P11, Alumni House, CCT Garage, Principal’s Road, and Inner Circle Short Term parking lot. It is also available in lots P1 & P5 between the hours of 5:00 pm and 8:00 am the following day on weekdays, and any time on weekends and statutory holidays. It will no longer be necessary to display receipts on your dashboard. Instead, you will input your license plate in the machine at the time of payment. License plate numbers must be entered correctly to be valid.
- 13.2 Pay-by-Play parking is valid only in the parking lot and for the time frame for which it is purchased, as indicated by the machine and on the receipt.
- 13.3 Failure to input the correct license plate in a Pay-by-Plate machine (meaning the paid parking will not be linked to the vehicle parked on campus) may result in the issuing of a ticket (PN) and/or the vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.
- 13.4 Individuals purchasing parking using a pay-by-plate machine are responsible for ensuring the selected parking duration and payment amount are correct before completing their transaction. Users should review the displayed expiry time, parking duration, and total amount due prior to processing the payment. Selecting additional time or pressing the time or maximum time buttons multiple times may result in charges exceeding the daily maximum.
- 13.5 Refunds will not be issued for parking purchased incorrectly because of user error, including the selection of an incorrect parking location, date, time, or duration. Parking Notices (PNs) issued, towing charges incurred, or other enforcement actions resulting from user error will not be withdrawn, cancelled, or reimbursed. There are no exceptions.
- 13.6 Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances because of events (classes, meetings, etc.) being cancelled. There are no exceptions.
- 13.7 Refunds for individuals making over payments will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. UTM Parking & Transportation Services reserves the right to refuse any and all requests.
- 14.1 Parking on campus is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the year, regardless of the academic calendar or University closures.
- 14.2 When parked on campus, each vehicle must always possess and display a valid license plate and have one of the following:
- A valid, paid active parking permit registered with their account.
- An active, paid Pay-by-Plate or Pay-by-App session.
Vehicles that do not comply with these requirements will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense. UTM Parking & Transportation Services will not withdraw parking tickets or reimburse any costs associated with enforcement or towing. No exceptions will be made.
- 14.3 Any vehicle improperly parked, parked in an unauthorized location, or parked without displaying a valid license plate or permit may be ticketed and/or towed away at the request of a representative of UTM Parking & Transportation Services, Campus Safety or Police. The owner of a vehicle towed as a result of non-compliance with these regulations is responsible for all towing, storage, and any other associated costs
- 14.4 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 or an unauthorized area where an urgent need to remove the vehicle exists.
- 14.5 University of Toronto policy stipulates that smoking is prohibited in all University buildings. This applies to all individuals using University of Toronto facilities including employees, students and visitors. All parking garages and lots are designated as ‘non-smoking’ facilities, and, as such, smoking is not permitted on the premises. This policy is enforced under municipal by-law.
- 14.6 No vehicle shall idle on the UTM campus for more than three (3) consecutive minutes, except as permitted under the City of Mississauga Idling Control By-law, as amended from time to time.
- 15.1 A Parking Committee will assemble, as necessary, to consider requests or complaints in respect to parking. All communications to the Committee must be done via email (parking.utm@utoronto.ca). The Committee will not consider appeals against parking tickets, which is the responsibility of the provincial courts or the City of Mississauga Administrative Penalty System (APS). The Committee, whose decision will be final, will make all replies via email.
- 15.2 The tagging and towing of vehicles, parked in violation of these regulations, will be performed by officers empowered to issue municipal parking tickets.
- 15.3 University of Toronto Mississauga has no authority to revoke a City of Mississauga parking penalty notice ticket. Ticketing (PN) issues must proceed through the City of Mississauga appeal system.
- 15.4 Municipal parking tickets are payable to the City of Mississauga.
- 15.5 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.
- 15.6 Inquiries about the release of towed vehicles will be answered by the University of Toronto Mississauga Campus Safety. Room 3116, William G. Davis Building, Tel. 905.828.5200.
16) Pay-By-Phone Parking (AMP App)
- 16.1 Pay-by-phone (AMP Park) parking is available at various parking areas. More information is available on our website (www.utm.utoronto.ca/parking).
- 16.2 When using pay-by-phone, a receipt does not have to be displayed. A convenience fee is charged for each transaction.
- 16.3 It is the responsibility of the individual purchasing parking using our Pay-by-Phone app to ensure it’s in the correct zone, for the correct amount, and registered to the correct license plate. Different zones for Daytime and Evening/Weekend parking are identified, and a display shows the expiry date, amount to be paid, and vehicle to be registered. Confirm all before processing payment.
- 16.4 There are no refunds if, as a result of user error, the wrong parking zone, location, time, or vehicle is selected.
- 16.5 Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances as a result of events (classes, meetings, etc.) being cancelled. There are no exceptions.
- 17.1 By submitting your application and purchasing a permit issued by Transportation Services, you consent to the collection, use and retention of certain personal and financial information, including your name, e-mail address, work and/or home address and employee information (i.e. personnel number) for Transportation Services creating an account for the issuance and management of all permits distributed by our office as well as payment for said permits.
- 17.2 Your personal information will only be shared with other University officials on a strict need-to-know basis. Any personal information collected will be treated as strictly confidential by the University.
- 17.3 The University may contract with third-party vendors to carry out the above purpose. The third-party vendor(s) may share the personal information provided with its directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, affiliates, volunteers or subcontractors from time to time who need to know it to provide the service.
- 17.4 All personal information is collected, transferred, accessed, encrypted and protected by the University through technical and process protections. All personal information will be securely deleted by the University when it is no longer required for its purpose. Transportation Services will retain your personal information for a maximum of seven years, after which time it will be deleted securely.
- 17.5 The personal information collected will not be used or distributed by the University for any commercial or monetary purpose.
- 17.6 If you have any questions about this notice, please contact us at parking.utm@utoronto.ca