(1) Visitor permits. Visitor permits may be
used only by bona fide visitors as defined by this chapter. Use by any other
person constitutes illegal use of a parking permit. Visitor permits are valid
in any zone and parking spaces signed for visitors only. Visitor permits are
not valid at meters or restricted spaces.
(2) Golden cougar permits. Golden cougar
permits are special permits that are issued to retired staff in recognition of
their service without additional cost. They are issued on an annual basis and
are valid in any zone that is designated and approved by the parking
department. Staff who are employed by the university or other entities located
on campus after formal retirement are not eligible to use a golden cougar
permit in lieu of a regular paid zone permit.
(3) President's associates decals.
President's associates decals are issued to eligible members of the Washington
State University foundation. Use of these decals for parking shall be in
accordance with a separate agreement between WSU and the WSU foundation.
However, WSU faculty, staff, and students may not use a president's associates
decal or any other parking benefit instrument in lieu of a paid zone
permit.
(4) Conference permits.
Conference permits are available to visitors who participate in conferences
held on the WSUV campus. They are available on a daily basis only. Conference
permits are valid as marked on the issued permit.
(5) Motorcycle permits. Motorcycle permits
are valid within boundaries of areas specifically posted and/or marked for
motorcycle permits.
(6)
Construction permits. A construction permit is issued to personnel who are
working on a construction site on campus. Construction permits are assigned to
a specific parking area.
(7)
Carpool. Upon application to WSUV parking services, a bona fide carpool as
defined by the campus policies and procedures is given preference in the
assignment of parking zones, and issued a permit that facilitates the carpool.
Obtaining or using a carpool permit under false pretenses constitutes the
illegal use of a permit.
(8)
Commercial permits. Commercial permits are issued to vendors, suppliers, and
service representatives of outside companies performing a service for the
university. Commercial permits are valid in zones and areas indicated on the
permit.
(9) Departmental permits.
Departmental parking permits are available for use by department employees who
need to use their personal vehicles for university business. Departmental
permits are available in different forms and are valid at parking meters,
service zones, orange, green, red, and gray permit zones, and pay parking
facilities. Departmental permits are not valid in reserved spaces. The use of
departmental permits for anything other than official departmental business is
prohibited by the State Ethics Act.