Student Campus Parking Information &
Regulations
Parking Permit Information
Anyone who parks any motor vehicle on campus (except motorcycles) during
day and evening hours is required to have a parking permit. Parking permits
are not required in the student parking lots on weekends or holidays.
Semester Permits
Students can purchase a semester-long permit for a fee of $30. This is
a Rear View Mirror Hanging Permit, which is transferable from vehicle
to vehicle. Permits are sold in the Cañada College Business Office
located in Building 8, Room 305, which is open from 8am to 3:30pm, Monday-Thursday
and Fridays 8am to 4pm. The office is open the first two weeks of the
semester until 8pm, Monday through Thursday.
Hanging permits must be hung on the rear view mirror of the vehicle
in plain sight with the permit number showing.
Daily Permits
Daily permits may be purchased with 4 quarters or a $1 bill in coin-operated
dispensers located near the student parking areas:
- On the left side of the main entrance road before the top of the hill.
- On the right side of the main entrance road past the top of the hill,
across from the gymnasium building.
- At the tennis court parking lot.
All
machines are painted red and are monitored daily. Daily permits are valid
in any student lot for the entire day. Daily permits must be displayed
on the dashboard in plain sight at all times.
Motorcycles
Motorcycles do not require a permit, but must be parked in the designated
motorcycle parking area located in lot 6 across from the loading dock
of the gymnasium.
Lost & Stolen Permits
If you lose your semester Parking Permit you must purchase a new permit
at full price. If your permit is stolen, you may present documentation
of the theft (ex: police report of stolen vehicle) with a completed Stolen
Permit Form (available at the Business Office) to the Vice President of
Student Services office (Building 8, Room 308) to have another permit
issued at no charge.
Parking Enforcement
Parking enforcement begins with the start of classes. During the first
two weeks of classes, warnings will be issued for most violations. This
grace period does not apply to staff lots and other restricted areas.
Disabled Student Parking
Spaces painted blue and/or marked with the disabled logo are reserved
for those persons with a CA disabled placard, license plate, or holders
of disabled (DP) decals. Students with temporary ambulatory disabilities
who do not have a placard may receive special parking consideration by
contacting the Director of DSP&S, Bldg. 5, Room 207.
Parking Availability
Parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Parking
is a privilege that is issued by permit for a fee. Students may park in
lots 1, 3, 6, 7 or 8. Students may not park in staff lots 2 and 5, or
in the visitor lot 4. Cañada College and the San Mateo County Community
College District are not liable for vandalism, theft, or accidents. Use
of campus parking facilities is at the user's risk. Any vehicle incidents
should be reported immediately to the Campus Security Office, Building
13, Room 28, 306-3420 or to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Parking Citations
Citations will be issued for:
- Failing to display permit on rear view mirror in plain sight (Hanging
permit) or on dashboard (daily permit);
- Displaying an expired permit;
- Parking in a staff lot;
- Parking in marked red or yellow or white zones, visitor areas or designated
handicapped-parking spaces;
- Leaving vehicle in loading zone; and
- Any violations of California Vehicle Regulations.
If you have received a citation and want to file an appeal, you must
do so within 3 business days of receiving the citation. You must complete
a Request for Citation Dismissal form, available from the Business or
Security Office and submit it to the Security Office, Building 13, Room
28. You will be notified by mail regarding the status of your appeal.
The county will send one courtesy notice of the citation if there has
not been an appeal filed within the 3-business day limit, and for all
other uncontested citations.
Cañada College Business Office
Building 8, Room 305
(650) 306-3270
Monday through Thursday
8am to 3:30 pm
Friday 8am to 4pm
Cañada College Campus Security
Building 13, Room 28
(650) 306-3420
Cañada College Campus Security Officers are Deputized San Mateo
County Sheriff Officers and will enforce all CA Vehicle Regulations.
