August 1, 2006

To The CUNY School of Law Community:

In response to the needs of our Community and in order to treat all of those operating licensed motorized vehicles in the same manner, we have somewhat altered the physical conditions of our parking facility as well as the policies governing that facility.

All motorized vehicles permitted to operate in the State of New York and using any portion of our parking facility must purchase a parking permit. Those individuals operating a licensed motorcycle or motor scooter may purchase a special permit for $20 a semester. We have provided four spots for such vehicles in the front (Main Street) portion of our parking facility. These vehicles may be locked to the railing abutting these spots, if the operator so desires. These vehicles may only park in these spots and their operators should purchase this special permit as soon as possible. No licensed motorized vehicle may be parked on the sidewalk or anywhere else on CUNY School of Law property.

Three additional spaces for handicapped parking have been added. They are located to the left of the rear parking lot doors. Also, two of the authorized spaces have been removed and are now available for those with regular parking permits.

If anyone has any questions concerning the School's parking policies, please feel free to contact either me or Steve Katz, the Director of Campus Security, Health and Safety.

CUNY School of Law Parking Policy

1. In order to park in the School's parking facility, the individual (no matter whom; faculty, staff or student) must purchase from the Business Office (at full cost) a parking permit (insignia or placard) for that semester and prominently display it as instructed for that semester. The semester begins as of the first day of classes and ends with the last day of finals. There are no discounted permits and parking fees may increase as expenses of upkeep may require.
2. There are no guaranteed parking spaces even though a permit has been purchased. The CUNY School of Law is a first-come first-serve lot. Parking in the School's lot is at one's own risk.
3. The Security Office is responsible for traffic control. In order to maintain safety, directions of the officer on duty, or any other member of the Security Office must be followed. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary charges, the revocation of parking privileges and/or the towing of a vehicle.
4. All those, whether student, staff or faculty who park in a Disabled space MUST have a Law School-issued disability parking permit. The new procedures for applying for a disability parking permit are listed below.
5. To park in an Authorized vehicle space (along the east fence in the main back lot) you must be authorized by the Administrative Dean.
6. On occasion, there may be several spaces reserved for visitors, including guest lecturers, contractors and other visiting CUNY personnel. To park in a reserved Visitor space you must be authorized by the Security Director or his/her designee.
7. Visitor spaces should be reserved through the Office of the Administrative Dean at least 48 hours in advance to ensure the availability of a space.
8. No one, other than authorized security personnel, may remove barriers used to reserve spaces. Removal of these barriers may result in towing of vehicles and/or revocation of parking privileges for the semester.
9. No one may reserve a space through any manner other than that prescribed herein. Upon leaving the parking facility, no one may place any barrier in the space they have vacated. Such action may result in revocation of parking privileges.
10. Anyone parked illegally (for example, in a disabled space without proper credentials, in an authorized space without appropriate permission, in a cross-hatched space or in any general space without a permit for the given semester or permission for the day) may at the discretion of the School be towed, booted and/or lose parking privileges for that semester.
11. Once a vehicle is towed, it is the owner's responsibility to retrieve it at their expense.
12. Vehicles may not be left in the lot overnight without the expressed permission of the Security Director or his/her designee.
13. The School of Law reserves the right to amend these regulations at any time as conditions dictate.

Procedures for Disability Parking Permits

• Any State or DOT issued plate or placard indicating disability parking privileges must be designated for that particular student or staff member asking for the privilege at the Law School. You must be prepared to present documentation from the issuing agency demonstrating this.
• Anyone requesting disability privileges who does not possess a State or DOT issued plate or placard must present a physician's note explaining the need for such an accommodation and for the specific period of time required. Such temporary requests will be granted for no more than the length of a School semester and will not be renewed. Longer accommodations will require you to apply for and receive a state or DOT issued placard.
• Parking in a disability designated space without a Law School issued permit may result in your vehicle being towed.
• A regular Law School parking placard must be purchased for any vehicle utilizing the Law School's lot. There is no additional charge for a disability placard.