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Parking
Permits, Citations & Appeals
Parking
policy: Any individual or group utilizing
district facilities must be legally parked and
properly displaying a valid parking permit as
issued by the college. Exceptions shall be made
for users that have completed and submitted an
application for "Planned Event Parking
Permits", and that have received approval by
the Police Department. Any application for such
events must be receive a minimum of three (3)
weeks prior to the planned event date. NOTE:
The Palomar College Police Department is the only
department authorized to issue vendor and/or
visitor parking permits. Permits issued by any
other department or entity are invalid. Parking
Permit Fees: Student parking permits may be purchased at the Cashier's Office and PIC Center on the San Marcos campus and at the Escondido Center. Permit prices are:
- Automobiles $35.00 (2003 rate)
- (BOG Waiver) BOGW Students $20.00 **
- Motorcycles $10.00 (2003 rate)
Student permits are valid only in designated general parking lots. Fees are subject to change without further notice.
** Only one discounted permit allowed per semester. In order to be eligible for the lower fee, BOGW students must show proof of BOGW status by providing a print out of their Financial Aid status form at the time the permit is purchased. If a regular permit is purchased and the student becomes BOGW eligible at a later date, there will be no refunds issued.
Parking Fee refunds are given only during the first two weeks of the semester. Parking permit and receipt must be returned with
an "Application for Refund" to the Cashier's Office.
Lost or Stolen permits will not be replaced by Palomar College. The loss of a permit must be reported to Campus Police and a temporary two week permit will be issued.
Handicapped Parking:
A student or visitor pass issued by Campus Police must accompany a state handicapped identification (placard). Students with Disabled Students Services permits may park in any space not designated for "State Handicapped Permits." There are a limited number of reserved spaces in lots 5, 8, and 12 to accommodate the
DRC (Disability Resource Center) permits.
Procedures: The Palomar College Police Department enforces parking regulations seven (7) days a week, 24 hours a
day with the exception of the first two weeks of each semester and during intercession classes. As a result, all
persons, parties parking on campus property must adhere to the respective procedures listed below.
- Students: A parking permit is required for the lawful parking of every registered vehicle on district property. All permits must be placed on the rearview mirror when parked or, if the vehicle is a convertible, a decal may be affixed to the right rear bumper or right rear view window and on the left front fork of motorcycles. Students must:
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Purchase a valid semester parking permit or a daily parking pass from machines located in General Parking Lots 3, 5, 9, and 12 (San Marcos Campus); lot 1 (Escondido Center)
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Legally park in a designated space within a General Parking Lot
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Properly display, and adhere to all all conditions specified upon, the semester and/or daily parking
pass
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Students are not
permitted to park in visitor spaces
- Non-Student Seasonal and Short Term Employees: All non-student seasonal and short-term employees may park in Faculty/Staff or General Parking Lots. Permits are issued at the Palomar College Police offices at the San Marcos campus. All vehicles must display a valid permit and be legally parked in a designated parking space.
- Staff and Faculty: All staff and faculty may park in designated Faculty/Staff Lots or in any General Parking Lot. Permits are issued at the Cashier's Office located at the San Marcos campus. All vehicles must display a valid permit and be legally parked in a designated parking space.
Staff are not permitted to park in visitor spaces.
- Visitors: Visitors to the Palomar College San Marcos and Escondido Center campus' are required
to:
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Contact the Palomar College Police and obtain a no-cost visitor's pass
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Display the pass in accordance with
guidance/instructions
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Park
as directed by the Palomar College Police
- Other (Sponsored Events): Sponsors of Palomar College, and non-Palomar College*, events using district parking facilities must submit an "Application for Planned Event Parking Permits" form.
* NOTE: Non Palomar College events are billed on a
per space basis.
Planned
Events Parking: The Planned Events Parking
form is available at the Palomar Police Department office during normal business hours. The form is also available online in either a printable format or a web form
submission available by clicking here.
Event sponsors are required to comply with the
following guidelines:
NOTE: For events requiring 10 or fewer permits, contact the
administrative staff at the Palomar College Police Department directly.
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Pick-up all event parking permits from the Palomar College Police Department two (2) weeks prior to the event. This will provide adequate time for the sponsor to distribute parking passes in advance of the event
date
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Sponsors will notify all attendees of the approved parking
lot(s)
NOTE: Sponsors who fail to notify their respective attendees shall be responsible for advising all attendees that a daily parking pass
must be purchased. Daily parking passes may be purchased from machines located in General Parking Lots 3, 5, 9, and 12 (San Marcos campus);
Lot 1 (Escondido campus).
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Sponsors of regularly scheduled events (athletic events, performing arts productions, etc.) may process one application per semester, per activity. A schedule of the respective event(s) must be attached to the form.
Citations:
The Palomar College Police Department is responsible for the enforcement of Campus Parking Regulations. Citations issued by the Police Department possess a legal status equal to absentee parking citations issued by other law enforcement agencies in California. The Police Department is empowered to issue parking citations under the following sections:
- 21113 (c) CVC
The fine (bail) is payable within 21 calendar days at the Cashier’s office or by mail with a check or money order; the citation number and date must accompany any bail deposit. After 21 days, unpaid citations are sent to a processing center. A delinquent notice is then sent to the registered owner of the vehicle and the DMV is notified. Citations not paid before the notice due date incur a late fee that is equal to the amount of the original citation. If the citation remains outstanding, a hold is placed on the vehicle at the DMV and the registered
owner will not be permitted to register the vehicle until the respective citation, including any additional penalties/fees, is paid in full. Current citation fees are available by
calling the Campus Police Department.
- Paying a Citation by Credit Card
Use the Palomar College Police Department Quick Pay system. To access the site, click
here.
- Appealing a Citation
Citations received may be appealed by completing
and submitting a citation appeal form prior
to the deadline specified on the citation. The
appeal process typically takes three to five weeks
and includes:
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First level appeal by Administrative Review
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The
result of the review sent via US Mail to the
appellants address
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The
citation will not be processed until after the
final decision
If the
request for an appeal is denied, you may challenge
the internal review and request a second level
administrative review. Additional information
regarding the second level review (Neutral Examination
of Parking Citation) can be obtained by visiting
the Police Department office.
We dismiss one citation per calendar year for “failure to display” a permit as long as you had a valid permit at the time of the citation and you were parked in the correct parking lot with the correct permit. You need to come to our office by the date at the bottom of the citation with your CA driver’s license, your citation and your permit. We have 20 minute parking by our office so you can do this before or after class. You need to fill out a dismissal form. If you have any questions please contact me. Thanks
Click here
to access the Citation Appeal Form.
Campus Maps
Click here
to browse the Main Campus Maps page
If you are in need of immediate police
or medical
assistance, locate the nearest phone or have a
nearby person dial 911.
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