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Last updated: January 23, 2008

 


Parking Permits

  • Students, faculty and staff must have a valid permit to park on our campus.

  • Payment must be made at the Cashier's window (Building 6, lower level) prior to getting a permit.  (Cashier's hours.)

  • Permits are issued by Highline’s Campus Safety Department (Building 6, lower level).

  • All cars parked on Highline Community College campus must have either a current Highline permit, temporary or guest permit displayed inside according to instructions.

  • The purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.

How to Apply for a Parking Permits

  1. Pay for your new permit/sticker at the Cashier’s office first!
  2. If this is your first time purchasing a parking permit you must complete the left side of the parking registration form and bring your receipt to the Campus Safety office.  (BE SURE TO PROVIDE YOUR CAR LICENSE PLATE NUMBER AND SIGNATURE)
  3. If you already have a parking permit, please bring in the permit and your receipt to the Campus Safety Office to receive an updated sticker for the current school quarter.  (YOU DO NOT HAVE TO COMPLETE ANOTHER REGISTRATION FORM, UNLESS IT IS FOR A DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL CAR)
  4. Parking permits are renewable during the time period printed on them and are valid if they have a current sticker attached as described in paragraph 3 above.   Do not destroy or discard your parking permit if you believe there is any possibility that you will want to purchase a parking sticker to update your parking permit during its renewable life**.  If you have lost, discarded, or destroyed your parking permit, you must pay a $6.00 replacement fee and complete the parking registration form to receive a new permit.
  5. CARPOOL PERMITS can only be issued if you meet the following qualifications:

·        Must be current enrolled Student or Faculty/Staff of H.C.C.

·        Must consist of 2 or more people commuting together.  Must designate one person as "primary driver".

·        May not have an addition student/staff permit.

·        Must comply with all applicable State of Washington, City of Des Moines and H.C.C. vehicle and traffic regulations.

·        Must renew carpool permit each quarter.

·        Must pay all outstanding traffic citations prior to approval.

·        Failure to comply with the above will result in denial of campus parking privileges

** Remember a parking permit for the current school year needs to have an updated sticker for each quarter you attend.

 

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Parking Fees

STUDENTS

> 0-5 Credits ------------------------------------------------> $20.00 per Quarter

> 6 or more Credits ----------------------------------------> $32.00 per Quarter

> Motorcycles, motor bikes, scooters ------------------> $20.00 per Quarter

> Carpool permit --------------------------------------------> Free (Limit one)

> Senior Citizens -------------------------------------------> $20.00 per Quarter

> Special Rate Summer -----------------------------------> $20.00 per Quarter

> Additional/Replacement/2nd Car permits --------------> $6.00 per Quarter (Limit 2)

 

FACULTY/STAFF

> Full-time Faculty/Staff ----------------------------------> $32.00 per Quarter

> Part-time Faculty/Staff ---------------------------------> $20.00 per Quarter

>Additional/Replacement/2nd Car permits --------------> $6.00 per Quarter (Limit 2)

 

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Faculty/Staff Permits

Parking permits for full-time faculty and all staff are issued by Highline’s Campus Safety Department. The personnel department issues parking permits to part-time faculty.

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Disabled Permits

Disabled permits are for use in locations set aside as "Disabled Parking" areas.  State disabled permits will be verified through the Department of License, Disabled Parking Division.  Please display this permit in accordance with the department's instructions.  Temporary disabled permits may be obtained from Access Services.  State disabled parking permits must be displayed along with a Highline parking permit.

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Carpool Permits

Carpool permits are issued when two or more people with two or more vehicles are registered. This permit is transferable only among the registered members of the carpool. Highline’s Commute Trip Reduction Program (CTR) emphasizes that carpooling is a key element in this program.

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Second Car Permits

Second car permits may be purchased for any additional vehicles owned or in the possession of a person who already has a valid parking permit. (Limit 2). SECOND CAR PERMITS DOES NOT APPLY TO CARPOOL PERMIT.

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Temporary Permits

Temporary permits are available and are valid for a maximum of one week.

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Visitor/Guest Permits

One day guest pass you can request through email at: security@highline.edu or visiting safety office located in bldg 6, room 105.

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Overnight or Extended Period Permits

These permits are used for disabled vehicles, field trips, or other valid reasons that may require the vehicle to be left on campus after the school closes. Disabled or inoperative vehicle may not be left for more than 72 hours. Such vehicles may be impounded and stored at the expense of the owner or operator.

 

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Transfer of Permits

Permits may be transferred between vehicles if all vehicles are registered with the security office.

 

Parking Citations

  • Citations issued are NOT warnings. They are actual tickets! Please handle immediately to prevent further restrictions.

  • Unpaid parking citation fines could  result in withholding a student's records and transcripts and could block the student's ability to register for classes.

  • Unpaid parking fines may be turned over to a collection agency.

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Parking Citation Fee

1.  No Current Permit Displayed  ------->  $20.00

2.  Parking In Wrong Area           ------->  $40.00

3.  Improper Parking                   ------->  $40.00

4.  Parking In No Parking Zone     ------->  $40.00

5.  Other Violation                       ------->  $40.00

6.  Speeding                                ------->  $40.00

7.  Reckless/Negligent Driving      ------->  $40.00

8.  Fail to Yield Right of Way        ------->  $40.00

9.  Fail to Stop for Stop Sign        ------->  $40.00

10. Wrong Way on One-Way Road ------->  $40.00

11.  No Valid Disabled Permit       --------> $250.00

*All  Parking/Traffic Citations are payable to the Cashier, (Building 6, lower level).  Written appeals must be filed within 20 calendar days.  Appeal forms are available in Campus Safety Office. (Building 6, lower level)


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