- BUS STOP: A no-parking area where buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers, as indicated by signs or curb markings.
- BAS: The University of Texas at San Antonio Business Auxiliary Services department.
- CAMPUS or UNIVERSITY PROPERTY: The property under the control of the University.
- CARPOOL: An arrangement whereby several participants (at least 2, but no more than 4 members) who are either faculty and staff or students (no mixed groups) travel together in one vehicle, the participants share the costs and often take turns as driver.
- CONTRACT EMPLOYEE: Any person employed by a business, which has contracted to operate a business, or service function of the University.
- Court Appearance ("CA") Citations: Those issued by UTSAPD Officers constituting a summons to appear in either municipal court or a justice court.
- DRIVER or VEHICLE OPERATOR: Any person who drives, operates or is in actual physical control of a vehicle on University property.
- EMPLOYEE: Any person employed by the University regardless of whether the person is employed with or without salary.
- FLAGRANT VIOLATIONS: A clear and obvious violation of these rules and regulations including but not limited to possession of a lost, stolen or altered permit; possession of a permit by someone other than the original purchaser; receipt of ten (10) or more citations within one academic year; or any violations that substantially impact the daily operations of the University or the health and safety of others.
- NO PARKING AREAS/ ZONES: Red or yellow curbs, yellow/white diagonal stripes (Zebra stripes); "X" between parallel parking spaces; loading zones; "No Parking" painted on surface, curbs and "No Parking" signs on crosswalks and bus terminals.
- OFFICIAL VISITOR: An individual who is not eligible for an annual University parking permit and who comes to campus to conduct important business or to render an important service to the University. Spouses, parents, and children of faculty, staff, and students are generally considered to be affiliated with UTSA and are not official visitors.
- PARKING PERMIT: Permit issued by BAS that authorizes parking on University property.
- PARKING SPACE: An area designated for vehicle parking by pavement or curb markings, or signs. Any area not so marked is not a valid parking space.
- PAY STATION: A device to accept payment for short-term parking.
- SEMESTER INTERSESSION: The period between the day following published last day of UTSA finals of one semester and the beginning of the next semester (first day of class) and UTSA spring break.
- SHORT TERM PARKING SPACE: Any parking space for which the payment of an hourly rate is required.
- STUDENT: Any person who is or has been within the last six months registered and enrolled at the University (including special students, part-time students, auditing individuals, teaching assistant students, graders, and research assistants).
- UNIVERSITY: The University of Texas at San Antonio
- UNIVERSITY HOUSING: Facilities on the Main campus that provide housing for students, including Chaparral Village, Laurel Village, The Oaks and Chisholm Hall.
- UNIVERSITY PARKING CITATIONS: Those parking citations subject to University administrative enforcement charges and a right to appeal within University procedures as outlined in these regulations.
- UTSAPD: The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department.
- VEHICLE: Includes automobiles, buses, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, motor scooters, motorbikes, mopeds, bicycles, golf carts, club cars, and tractors.
- VENDOR: Any person who is not a faculty, staff or student member or official visitor of the University..
- VISITOR: Any person who is not a faculty, staff or student member or official visitor of the University..
- In Commuter Student surface (unmarked) spaces between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays
- In Commuter Student (unmarked) spaces on weekends.
- In Commuter Student (unmarked) spaces during semester intercessions.
- Vehicles are eligible to park only as authorized by the class of permit issued.
- Eligibility includes "park up" opportunities on weekends, and after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays (Section V.2, Permits, "Classes of Permits and Eligibility," sets forth the classes of permits and eligibility requirements ).
- Park without a current parking permit or payment of the designated short-term parking, except as specifically authorized by BAS or UTSAPD.
- Park a vehicle such that it occupies portions of more than one parking space.
- Park a vehicle with the left wheels to the curb unless parked on a one-way street.
- Double park a vehicle.
- Park a vehicle in a manner that obstructs "Disabled" parking spaces, walkways, driveways, ramps, loading docks, or marked crosswalks.
- Park any vehicle on a sidewalk, walkway, patio, plaza, grass, shrubbery or any unmarked or unimproved ground area.
- Park a vehicle, or permit a vehicle to stand in or block access to any area designated as a fire lane or 15 feet in either direction of a fire hydrant. Fire lanes are designated by posted signs and/or yellow or red painted curbs. Any emergency authorization for use of fire lanes must be obtained through UTSAPD.
- Park a vehicle in a no parking zone.
- Park a vehicle in an area designated as a bus stop.
- Park in a space with a barricade or remove a barricade, except as specifically authorized by BAS or UTSAPD.
- Park a trailer, recreational or mobile home on University property unless specifically coordinated and approved by BAS.
- Park or store a bicycle except at designated bicycle parking areas.
- M. Park a motorcycle in any garage on campus.
- with no appointment will receive a "B" permit at no charge.
- non-emeriti retirees with an appointment with compensation may purchase a faculty/staff permit for the rate associated with the permit desired.
- In the case of a decal permit when there is a change in ownership of the vehicle
- When a replacement permit has been issued
- Upon revocation of the permit
- Zones I and II permits are valid for parking in UTSA Faculty/Staff A spaces
- Zones III and IV permits are valid for parking in UTSA Faculty/Staff B spaces
- Zone V permits are valid for parking in UTSA Commuter surface spaces
- Zone VI permits are valid for parking in UTSA Faculty/Staff B spaces
- Executive permits are valid for parking in Zone II non-reserved spaces
- Garage Permits are valid for parking in Zone II non-reserved spaces (There is no reciprocity for Evening Garage Only Permits.)
- Reserved permits are valid for parking in Zone II non-reserved spaces
- Faculty/Staff A permits are valid for parking in Zone III and IV spaces
- Faculty/Staff B permits are valid for parking in Zone III and IV spaces
- Commuter permits are valid for parking in Zone V spaces
- Flex Permits are valid for parking in Zone IV spaces
- Housing Permits "H" & "U" are valid for parking in Zone IV spaces
2012 – 2013 Parking and Traffic Rules & Regulations
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SECTION III: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
7. Sidewalks, Grass, or Shrubbery
8. Roller-Skates, Skateboards and Scooters
SECTION IV: PARKING REGULATIONS
2. Classes of Permits and Eligibility
1. Parking and Traffic Citations
2. Failure to Discharge Court Appearance Citations
4. Appeals from University Citations
7. Failure to Pay Citation Charges
SECTION VII: DRIVING AND PARKING OFFENSES
APPENDIX A: PARKING FEES TABLE
1. General
Pursuant to the authority granted by Sections 51.201 et seq., 54.005, 54.505, 65.31, and 67.21 of Title 3 of the Texas Education Code, and Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, these Parking and Traffic Regulations are promulgated to regulate and control parking and traffic and the use of parking facilities, to provide for the issuance of parking permits, and to provide for jurisdiction over offenses. These regulations and procedures apply to any person who walks, drives, or parks a vehicle on University property. These rules and regulations are supplementary to applicable ordinances of the City of
A. The operation of a motor vehicle or bicycle on University property is a PRIVILEGE granted by the University and is not an inherent right of any faculty/staff member, student, or visitor. All faculty, staff, students, and visitors who park on University property must have a University parking permit or park in a short-term paid parking space. A parking permit signifies that an individual has been granted the privilege of parking a vehicle on University property and does not guarantee a parking place on campus.
B. The University assumes no liability or responsibility for damage to or theft of any vehicle parked or driven on campus. The University assumes no responsibility or any duty to protect any vehicle or its contents at anytime the vehicle is operated or parked on the campus. No bailment is created by granting any parking or operating privileges regarding a vehicle on any property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the University.
C. These regulations are in effect at all times on University property.
2. Administration and Enforcement of these Regulations:
A. THE UNIVERSITY STANDING COMMITTEE ON PARKING AND TRAFFIC: The University Standing Committee on Parking and Traffic is composed of twelve voting members consisting of a minimum of three faculty, three staff members, and three UTSA students. One representative each from Student Affairs, Human Resources, Facilities Planning and Development, and the University Police Department serve ex officio. Appointment of the Committee members will be consistent with current University policy. Faculty/staff members shall serve two-year terms and student members will serve one-year terms. The charge is to review operational guidelines and to make recommendations to the President and to develop recommendations for the development of and revisions to these regulations as are necessary to ensure an efficient parking and traffic system.
B. UNIVERSITY PARKING APPEALS PANEL: The University Parking Appeals Panel is composed of three members consisting of one faculty member, one staff member, and one UTSA student member. The Vice President for Business Affairs will appoint Appeals Panel members and designated alternates. Panelists shall serve one-year terms. The appeals panel’s charge is to hear appeals from the decision of the Appeals Officer relating to parking and traffic citations. The panel may uphold the citation, reduce the citation to a lesser included offense, reduce the citation to a warning, or invalidate the citation. In the event a member cannot be present or otherwise participate in one or more appeal decisions, a designated alternate may serve in the member’s place. BAS may provide an electronic means by which Panel member’s may review appeals and render a decision.
C. BAS Appeals Officer: All first level parking citation appeals will be disposed by a member of the BAS staff in the role of Appeals Officer (AO). The AO will read the appeal, review the information on the citation as well as relevant Parking & Traffic Rules and Regulations, and render a decision. The AO may uphold the citation, reduce the citation to a lesser included offense, reduce the citation to a warning, or invalidate the citation.
D. Business Auxiliary Services (BAS): The Parking Division of BAS is authorized to enforce these regulations and is responsible for the administrative functions relating to parking permits; establishing procedures and requirements for the issuance of parking permits; the collection of enforcement fees for parking and traffic violations; establishing requirements for the submission of appeals; the processing of appeals from parking and traffic citations; and for management of parking lots and garages. BAS supervises Parking Assistants who issue parking citations.
E. The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department (UTSAPD): UTSAPD is authorized to enforce these regulations at any time or under any circumstances deemed necessary by UTSAPD. UTSAPD officers may issue University citations or court appearance citations enforceable in municipal court.
3. Authority: BAS and UTSAPD are authorized to enforce these regulations:
A. Through the issuance of University citations and collection of enforcement fees, including the periodic billing of unpaid citations and the referral of individual cases pertaining to unpaid campus citations to a national collection agency;
B. Through the impoundment of vehicles interfering with the movement of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic, blocking a sidewalk or space for those with disabilities, loading dock, ramp, cross-walk, entrance, exit, fire lane, or aisle;
C. Through the impoundment or booting of vehicles for unpaid enforcement fees or display of a lost, altered or stolen parking permit after proper notice (issuance of previous citations, vehicle notification, holds on records, and/or citation invoice);
D. By the suspension, revocation, or denial of campus driving privileges, parking permit, and garage access privileges to those with overdue charges or who have violated these regulations;
E. By requiring either the vehicle owner or operator or the person who purchased the permit to appear in court for certain moving violations or at a University hearing for non-payment of outstanding charges or other violations of these regulations;
F. By barring re-admission and by withholding grades, degree, refunds, and official transcript of any student for non-payment of outstanding charges in accordance with University standards;
G. By disciplinary action against employees or students who fail to abide by these regulations;
H. By such other methods as are commonly employed by city governments or state agencies in control of traffic regulation enforcement.
4. Proof:
The issuance of a citation reflecting the existence of any parking or traffic control device, sign, short-term spaces, signal, or marking at any location on University property shall constitute prima facie evidence that the same was in existence and was official and installed under the authority of applicable law and these regulations. When any person is charged with having stopped, parked, and left standing a motor vehicle on the campus, in violation of any provision of these Parking and Traffic Regulations, proof that said vehicle was, at the date of the offense, bearing a valid University parking permit shall constitute prima facie evidence that said vehicle was then and there stopped, parked, and left standing by the holder of the parking permit. If the vehicle does not bear a valid University parking permit, proof that the vehicle at the date of the offense alleged was owned by an individual is prima facie proof that said vehicle was then and there stopped, parked, and left standing by the individual.
5. Responsibility:
A. The person to whom a University parking permit is issued is responsible for any citation issued with respect to a car displaying that permit or a vehicle registered through BAS by that person.
B. If the vehicle does not display a valid University parking permit and is not registered through BAS to any University permit holder, then the person to whom the vehicle is registered through the Texas Department of Transportation at the time of issuance of the citation and that individual’s university affiliate (faculty, staff or student) are responsible for the citation.
6. Collection Methods:
The University may arrange for collection of debts due to the University pursuant to these regulations in the following manner:
A. Permit payments may be deducted from employee payroll checks with the employee’s permission. Deductions for all permit purchases will continue until the full price of the permit is paid or until the permit is returned. Employees are responsible for monitoring their paychecks to ensure that proper deductions are being made for their UTSA parking permit. Participants are also responsible for contacting Business Auxiliary Services if, for any reason, they will not be receiving a paycheck during the pay period in which a deduction is scheduled. The employee is liable for all payments for their UTSA parking permit if for any reason a scheduled deduction is missed.
B. A financial hold will be placed against students for past due debts.
C. Use of a commercial collection agency or attorney to collect past due fees for permits or citations. Late fee will accrue.
D. No parking permit will be issued to any individual who has outstanding BAS debts under these regulations or otherwise in accordance with University standards.
SECTION II: DEFINITIONS
The following defined terms are in addition to the definitions and terms of the Texas Motor Vehicle Laws, which apply on University property.
SECTION III: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
1. Compliance
Every vehicle operator shall comply with these regulations, State law, and all traffic control devices at all times, unless otherwise specifically directed by BAS or UTSAPD. State and local laws pertaining to operation of a motor vehicle, bicycles and pedestrians on public streets apply on the campus and streets owned and operated by University.
2. Special Instructions
No person shall fail to comply with any instruction related to traffic or parking given by a University police officer or Director or Assistant Director of BAS or a BAS parking assistant.
3. Temporary Restrictions
The Director of BAS or Chief of UTSAPD is authorized to temporarily implement restrictions that govern parking and traffic relating to construction, emergency situations, or special events on campus, and by agreement with the City of San Antonio, on public streets. Notice of such restrictions may be given by the posting of temporary signs or barriers or in any other area deemed appropriate.
4. Speed Limits
20 mph on campus roads, 10 mph in parking lots, parking garages and service drives is the maximum speed limit, at all times, unless otherwise posted.
5. Traffic Obstruction
No person shall park or bring to a halt on the campus any vehicle in such a manner as to interfere with normal vehicular or pedestrian traffic or jeopardize safety or University property.
6. Vehicles in Buildings
With the exception of wheelchairs, ADA scooters, or other devices specifically authorized by BAS, no person shall place, use, park or otherwise leave a vehicle within any University building, other than a parking garage at any time.
7. Sidewalks, Grass, or Shrubbery
No person shall drive a vehicle on a sidewalk, walkway, patio, plaza, grass, shrubbery or any unmarked or unimproved ground area unless such areas are signed and marked for driving, except as specifically authorized by BAS or UTSAPD.
8. Roller-Skates, Skateboards and Scooters
No person shall use roller-skates, a skateboard, or a scooter on University property.
9. Passenger Pick-Up and Drop-Off
No person shall stop a vehicle on any street, alley, or driveway on the campus for the purpose of picking-up or dropping-off a pedestrian without first drawing up to the right-hand curb.
10. Pedestrians
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at marked crosswalks, in intersections, and on sidewalks extending across a service drive, building entrance, or driveway. Pedestrians crossing a street at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the street. No pedestrian shall stand on the traveled portion of any street, alley, or driveway in such a manner as to obstruct or prevent the free flow of traffic.
11. Traffic Restrictions
Vehicles with two or more rear axles, or other oversize vehicles, are prohibited from travel on any UTSA roads unless required or requested by UTSA, and at no time may such vehicles, other than emergency vehicles, travel on Walter Brenan Avenue between the Recreation Wellness and Convocation Centers.
12. Texting While Driving
A person commits a violation if the person uses a hand-held mobile communication device to send, read, or write a text message, view pictures or written text, whether transmitted by internet or other electronic means, engage in gaming or any other use of the device, besides dialing telephone numbers or talking to another person, while operating a moving motor vehicle on any university property.
SECTION IV: PARKING REGULATIONS
1. General
A vehicle operator shall park only in a parking space as authorized by the parking permit displayed or as otherwise specifically authorized by BAS or UTSAPD. Each parking space within a lot or garage shall be marked or defined by appropriate signs and/or other markings. Parking in a garage requires either a garage permit or payment at the garage.
2. Use of Parking Permits
no person shall lend, sell, or otherwise allow another person to use their permit, except as specifically authorized by these regulations.
3. Permit Requirements
a permit is required at all times on campus, with the following exceptions:
4. Manner of Parking
No person shall:
5. Loading Zones
Vehicle operators may park in a Loading Zone (LZ) for 15 minutes to load/unload a vehicle. Once the loading/unloading process has been completed or the time limit has expired, the space must be vacated.
6. Disabled Parking
No person shall park a vehicle in a "Disabled" space without a University permit and appropriate state disabled placard or license plate. Persons with disabilities whose vehicles display the appropriate disability license plates, permits, or placards issued by the State of Texas, and disability plates, permits, and placards issued by other states are exempt from the payment of fees in paid short-term surface parking. Persons parking in disabled spaces in a garage must display a valid garage permit or pay the short term paid parking fees as well as the necessary disability license plate, permit, or placard.
7. Veteran Parking
A Disabled Veterans, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, Former Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor, and Purple Heart Recipient, whose vehicle displays the special license plates issued by the Texas Department of Transportation, are exempt from the payment of fees at paid short-term surface parking when the vehicle is being operated by or for the transportation of the above-referenced individual. To facilitate administration of this parking privilege, the Parking Division requests, but does not require, that eligible individuals register with BAS. UTSA also provides these individuals an exemption from the payment of fees for any University surface parking permit for which they are otherwise eligible. To be eligible for this parking permit fee exemption, the eligible individual must register with BAS.
8. Visitor Parking
Official Visitors (individuals not eligible for an annual University parking permit and who come to campus to conduct important business or to render an important service to the University) may be offered no-cost visitor permits, not to exceed three days without the specific permission of the Director of BAS.
9. Emergency Vehicle Parking
Emergency vehicles are exempt from the provisions of these regulations when being operated in response to an emergency situation.
10. Abandoned Vehicles
The University may deem a vehicle parked on University property for more than 48 hours without a valid permit to be abandoned and may remove such vehicle as provided in Section 683.001 – 683.078 of The Texas Transportation Code
11. Short-Term Pay Parking (South Parking Garage)
Short-term pay parking is available in this garage.
12. Short-Term Pay Parking (all other short-term spaces except South Parking Garage)
Short-term pay parking is available in marked short-term spaces by making proper payment at a pay machine.
SECTION V: PARKING PERMITS
1. Issuance of Permits
The Director of BAS may issue a parking permit to any employees or students of the University and vendors or contractors operating on the campus upon payment of the appropriate fee. The Director of BAS shall allocate permits, at the director’s discretion, among the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of the University in a manner intended to serve the needs of the University.
A parking permit will be issued upon application and payment of the parking permit fee to BAS. An individual is authorized to purchase only one permit, with the exception of a motorcycle permit, and may only use one permit at any time. A hangtag parking permit is transferable to any passenger vehicle being operated by or for the transportation of the permit holder. Ownership of all permits remains with the University and is not transferable.
Each academic year, each member of a BAS approved carpool, excluding the permit holder, will be issued five (5) daily use permits valid for the space type of the carpool permit ("B" for faculty/staff or "C" for commuter students) in the event that a carpool member needs to drive to campus instead of riding with the registered carpool.
Bicycles operated or possessed on campus are expected to have a valid permit affixed and must be parked at a bike rack and in operable condition. Bicycle permits are offered at no charge.
The Director of BAS may issue special permits for events to the host department. Parking areas are subject to closure by the Director of BAS for special events, construction or other special circumstances. The Director of BAS may establish fees for special circumstance parking, including event parking.
2. Classes of Permits and Eligibility
A. Faculty/Staff:
Class "E" - Executive Officer Permits
Eligibility: Executive Officers of the University
Price: $755 for 12 months
Where: valid in any space on university property, except Disabled spaces unless a State disabled placard or license plate is displayed.
Class "EXG"/"ETG"/"EBR" - Faculty/Staff Garage Permits
Eligibility: UTSA Faculty and Staff
Price: $755 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in unmarked parking spaces in the specified parking garage and the DTC garage only, surface A, B or Commuter spaces and "Reserved" spaces in Barshop Rd Lot 2, Business Services Annex Lot, Center for Archeological Research Lot, Central Receiving Warehouse Lot and the Science Research Laboratories Lot. Not valid for parking in specifically marked university service spaces, or disabled spaces unless a State disabled placard or license place is displayed.
Class "R" - Faculty/Staff "R" Surface Permit
Eligibility: UTSA Faculty and Staff
Price: $630 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in the surface Reserved and the following surface spaces: Faculty/Staff Class "A", and "B" surface spaces, and Student Commuter surface spaces.
Class "A" - Faculty/Staff "A" Surface Permit
Eligibility: UTSA Faculty and Staff
Price: $315 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in the Class "A" surface spaces on campus and may be used in Faculty/Staff Class "B" spaces or Commuter Student surface spaces.
Class "B" - Faculty/Staff "B" Surface Permit
Eligibility: UTSA Faculty and Staff
Price: $160 for 12 months
Where: may be used in the Class "B" surface spaces on campus.
Class "B" permits may be used in Faculty/Staff Class "A" surface spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and all day on weekends or Commuter Student surface spaces anytime.
Class "M" – Motorcycle Parking Permit
Eligibility: UTSA Faculty and Staff
Price: $53 for 12 months or $27 with the purchase of a vehicle permit
Where: valid for parking in those spaces denoted for motorcycle parking. Motorcycles are prohibited from parking in any garages on campus.
Class "F" – Faculty/Staff Class "B" Daily Surface Permit
Eligibility UTSA Faculty and Staff
Price: $ 5 each (minimum purchase of 5 permits)
Where: may be used in the Class "B" surface spaces on campus
Class "F" permits may be used in Faculty/Staff Class "A" spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and all day on weekends or Commuter Student surface spaces anytime.
Note: Graduate students with an appointment of 19 or more hours as a Graduate Research Assistant or Graduate Teaching Assistant may purchase an F/S Class "B" permit.
B. Student:
Class "STG" - Student Tobin Ave Garage Permits
Eligibility: UTSA students
Price: $485 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in the unmarked spaces at the Tobin Ave and DTC parking garages or Commuter Student surface spaces.
Class "STG" permits may be used in Faculty /Staff Class "B" spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and anytime on weekends.
Class "SXG" - Student Ximenes Ave Garage Permits
Eligibility: UTSA students
Price: $755 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in the unmarked spaces at the Ximenes Ave and DTC parking garages or Commuter Student surface spaces.
Class "XAG" permits may be used in Faculty/Staff Class "B" spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and anytime on weekends.
Class "SBR" - Student Bauerle Rd Garage Permits
Eligibility: UTSA students
Price: $755 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in the unmarked spaces at the Bauerle Rd and DTC parking garages or Commuter Student surface spaces.
Class "SBR" permits may be used in Faculty/Staff Class "B" spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and anytime on weekends.
Class "H" - Resident Housing Student Permits
Eligibility: UTSA students with a confirmed Chaparral, Laurel, or Chisholm Housing application
Price: $210 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in the unmarked spaces in lots Resident Lot 1, Resident Lot 2, Resident Lot 3, or spaces marked as “Resident” in Barshop Rd Lot 1; and in the Commuter Student surface spaces at the downtown campus.
Class "H" permits may be used Commuter Student surface and Faculty/Staff Class "B" spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and anytime on weekends.
Class "U" - Resident Housing Student Permit (University Oaks)
Eligibility: UTSA Students with a valid University Oaks Housing application
Price: $210 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in unmarked spaces in the University Oaks and in the Commuter Student surface spaces at the Downtown campus.
Class "H" permits may be used Commuter Student surface and Faculty/Staff Class "B" spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and anytime on weekends.
Class "RTG" - Resident Tobin Ave Garage
Eligibility: UTSA Students with a confirmed Chaparral, Laurel or Chisholm housing lease
Price: $755 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in Resident marked spaces in the Tobin Ave Garage, the unmarked spaces of the DTC garage, and Commuter Student surface spaces at the Downtown Campus.
Class "RTG" permits may be used in Commuter spaces at the Main Campus and Faculty/Staff Employee class "B" spaces between 4:30PM to 6:00AM weekdays and anytime on weekends.
Class "C" - Commuter Student Surface Permit
Eligibility: UTSA students not living in University Housing
Price: $135 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in the Commuter Student surface spaces on campus.
Class "C" permits may be used in Faculty/Staff Class "B" spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and anytime on weekends.
Class "Z" - Commuter Student Surface Evening Permit
Eligibility: UTSA students not living in University Housing
Price: $60 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in the Commuter Student surface spaces, on campus from 4:30 pm to 6:00 am weekdays and all day weekends.
Class "Z" permits are not valid for parking in the Faculty/Staff "B" spaces at anytime.
Class "XGN"/"BRN"/"TGN" - Commuter Student Garage Evening Permit
Eligibility: UTSA students not living in University Housing
Price: $180 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in garages from 4:30 pm to 6:00 am weekdays and all day weekends. "TGN" permits are for the Tobin Ave Garage on the Main and the Downtown Campus Garage. "XGN" permits are for the Ximenes Ave Garage and "BRN" permits are for the Bauerle Rd Garage.
Class "XGN"/"BRN"/"TGN" permits are not valid for parking in the Faculty/Staff "B" spaces at any time.
Class "X" - Commuter Student Surface Day/ Garage Evening Permit
Eligibility: UTSA students not living in University Housing
Price: $240 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in the Commuter Student surface spaces on campus from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm weekdays and the unmarked spaces of the Tobin Ave and DTC garages from 4:30 pm to 6:00 am weekdays and all day weekends.
Class "M" – Motorcycle Parking Permit
Eligibility: UTSA students
Price: $53 for 12 months or $27 with the purchase of a vehicle permit, other than a Resident Housing student permit
Where: valid for parking in those spaces denoted for motorcycle parking. Motorcycles are prohibited from parking in any garages on campus.
Class "S" – Commuter Student Daily Surface Permit
Eligibility: UTSA students not living in University Housing
Price: $5 each (minimum purchase of 5 permits)
Where: valid for parking in the Commuter Student surface spaces on campus.
Class "S" permits may be used for parking in Faculty/Staff Class "B" spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and anytime on weekends.
Class "K" – Resident Housing Student Daily Surface Permit
Eligibility: UTSA students with a valid UTSA Housing application
Price: $5 each (minimum purchase of 5 permits)
Where: valid for parking in the unmarked spaces in lots Resident Lot 1, Resident Lot 2, Resident Lot 3, or spaces marked as “Resident” in Barshop Rd Lot 1, University Oaks, and in the Commuter Student surface spaces at the downtown campus.
Class "K" permits may be used in Commuter Student surface and Faculty/Staff Class "B" spaces from 4:30 pm to 6 am weekdays and anytime on weekends.
C. RETIREE PERMITS
Emeriti Faculty will receive and "A" permit at no charge
Retired Faculty/Staff:
D. GARAGE PERMITS are required for garage parking at all times, unless the vehicle is parked in a short-term paid parking space.
E. OTHER
Class "W" – Recreation Center Permit
Eligibility: Rec Wellness members who are the spouse of a faculty or staff member, provided the member is not a registered student or employee of the University, and the UTSA-affiliated spouse has purchased a valid faculty/staff permit and club sports coaches as designated by Campus Recreation.
Price: $66 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in Commuter Student surface spaces in Brackenridge Rd Lot 2 west of Walter Brenan Avenue and Barshop Rd Lot 1 when using the Rec Wellness Center or intramural fields.
Class "N" – Alumni Parking Permit
Eligibility: UTSA Alumni Association Members provided the alumnus is not a registered student or employee of the University
Price: $37 for 12 months
Where: valid for parking in Commuter Student surface spaces only when visiting, attending events, or conducting business on University property.
Class "CV" – Contractor/Vendor Parking Permit
Eligibility: Any non-affiliated vendor, salesperson, technical representative, other service personnel (such as copier repairers), or University Advisory Council Member (Non-Affiliated). Students, faculty and staff are not eligible for vendor/service permits.
Price: $160 for 12 months; or $14 for a temporary 1-month permit
Where: valid for parking in Faculty/Staff B surface spaces when conducting University business. Class "CV" permits are not valid in Resident parking areas
Class "V" – Visitor Parking Permit
Eligibility: Official Visitors or any departments or organization requiring parking privileges for groups or visitors
Price: Varies
Where: valid for parking in class of space designated on the permit
Class "BK" – Bicycle Parking Permit
Eligibility: Any affiliate of the University
Price: No Charge
Where: valid for parking bicycles at the bike racks
Department Permits – Departmental Parking
Eligibility: UTSA Departments
Price: Varies according to permit type purchased
Intent: Give mobility and flexibility to the using department to move around campus
Where: valid for parking in the class of space designated on the permit for the express purpose of conducting official University Business. This permit may not be assigned to an individual and used in lieu of a regular parking permit
Class "Y" – Departmental Class "A" Daily Visitor Permit
Eligibility: UTSA Departments for guest/visitor parking (may not be used by faculty, staff, or students)
Price: $4 each (minimum purchase of 5 permits) paid solely with Departmental funds through an IDT
Where: may be used in the Class "A" surface spaces.
Service Vehicle Permits – University Vehicle Permits
Eligibility: University Departments
Price: no charge
Intent: provides BAS the ability to identify UTSA vehicles.
Where: valid for parking in university vehicle spaces
3. Display of Permits
Permits shall be affixed on the vehicle according to the instructions furnished on the permit. Each academic year a permit holder who fails to display their permit will be allowed three warnings for parking in an authorized area without displaying the permit.
4. Surrender or Removal of Permits
A. Termination of Relationship with UTSA: A permit holder shall return their permit to BAS when the permit holder’s relationship with the University terminates. Permits not returned to BAS remain active and the permit holder is responsible for the permit fee.
B. Permit holders are required to remove and surrender their permit:
5. Expiration of Permits
Permits expire on the date listed on the face of the permit.
6. Payment of Permit Fees
When an application is made for a permit, the fee charged will be for the entire permit period or for the entire unexpired portion of the permit period. See Appendix A: Parking Fees Table for specific permit fees. Permits may be purchased with the following payment methods:
A. Payroll deduction (for eligible employees only)
B. American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover through ASAP or at the BAS cashier office.
C. Checks or Money orders (made payable to The University of Texas at San Antonio)
D. United States Currency
7. Lost/Stolen Permits
A permit holder shall immediately report to BAS any lost/stolen permit and complete the associated report. Lost/stolen permits may be replaced for a fee of $10. Any permit recovered after such a report has been filed must be returned to BAS immediately. Use of a permit that has been reported as lost/stolen is subject to fines and penalties as described in these regulations.
8. Permit Refunds
When a valid permit is returned any refund due will be prorated based on the number of full months of parking privileges remaining.
A. All refund requests must be accompanied by the permit, permit remnants showing the permit number, or a lost/stolen permit report.
B. Refund requests will be honored only if the person's parking and driving privileges have not been suspended and there are no outstanding charges or other debts remain unpaid.
C. No refunds will be issued on or after March 1 for any permit purchased, except for those permits purchased for one of the summer sessions, if returned within two weeks of purchase.
9. Exchange of Permits
Permits may be exchanged for an alternate permit for which the customer is eligible for, on a space-available basis, by exchanging the original permit and paying the pro-rated difference in cost (if applicable).
10. Permit Misuse
Misuse of any permit shall result in confiscation of the permit, and no permit shall be issued to that individual for at least one year thereafter. BAS is authorized to suspend campus parking and driving privileges on University property for any person whose vehicle is cited for displaying a lost, stolen, or altered permit, or any UTSA parking permit not issued in accordance with these regulations. Students will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (formerly Student Judicial Affairs) and Faculty/Staff will have the matter forwarded to the appropriate Dean, Director, or Department Head for disciplinary action. Violators who are found in possession of a lost, stolen, or altered permit shall also pay the annual cost of the permit type they fraudulently used.
11. UT Health Science Center San Antonio Permits
Vehicles bearing UTHSCSA parking permits may park in Commuter Student areas, non-designated or unassigned parking spaces on campus. Commuter, motorcycles, Service & Delivery, Official Business, Retiree, and Volunteer may park in short-term parking spaces at the hourly rate. UTHSCSA disabled students or faculty staff members must possess a current UTHSCSA parking permit and the appropriate license plate and /or placard or hangtag from the Texas Department of Transportation or disabled permit from the County Tax Assessor Collector and must be displayed before parking in specially designated disabled parking areas at any of the UTSA campuses.
Parking Permit Reciprocity:
UTHSCSA Parking Permits
UTSA Parking Permits
Reciprocity will not be honored for students enrolled at both institutions. When enrolled at both institutions permits must be purchased for each campus.
When parking at the campus offering reciprocity, the permit holder agrees to abide by the parking rules and regulations of the campus as if the permit holder had purchased a parking permit from that institution.
1. Parking and Traffic Citations
A. Issuance: Any person violating these regulations may receive a citation.
B. BAS Authority: University Parking Assistants are authorized to write University parking citations.
C. UTSAPD Authority: UTSAPD officers are authorized to issue University citations and court appearance citations for violation of these regulations. It is the general policy of the University to issue court appearance citations only for moving violations and for any violation when the individual's driving or parking privileges have been suspended, although UTSAPD may issue a court appearance for any appropriate violation.
2. Failure to Discharge Court Appearance Citations
Failure to discharge a court appearance citation may result in the issuance of an arrest warrant.
3. University Citations
University citations are issued for offenses listed in SECTION VII: DRIVING AND PARKING OFFENSES. Any person receiving a University citation must remit the amount of the charge or submit an appeal to BAS within 14 days after issuance of the citation. Any towing, booting, and/or storage fees for removal of an impounded or immobilized vehicle or bicycle must be paid regardless of whether an appeal has been submitted.
Any person issued a University citation may appeal the citation to the University's designated Appeals Officer by completing the appropriate BAS form and submitting it to Business Auxiliary Services Parking Division within fourteen (14) calendar days after the issuance of the citation. Payment of the citation at any time prior to submitting the first level appeal or issuance of the determination of the Appeals Officer will result in forfeiture of the responsible party’s right to appeal. Boot Administrative citations and towing or storage fees are not eligible for appeal. The responsible party must file the appeal. Appeals submitted by UTSA departments on behalf of their guests or anyone using a departmental parking permit will not be accepted.
5. Initial Review of Appeal
When a citation is appealed the appeal is considered by the Appeals Officer within BAS. The appellant may request an in-person appearance by appointment only by submitting an appeal form. The Appeals Officer shall review all appeals within 15 working days of receipt of the appeal or in-person appearance. Appeal results may take longer during unusually busy periods, such as the start of the fall semester. Approval will be sought from the Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs if additional time is needed to review appeals.
6. Appeals Panel
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Appeals Officer may appeal the decision of the Appeals Officer. Any such appeal will be heard by the University's Parking Appeals Panel and will be "on the record." That is, the appellant will not have the opportunity to appear in person. An appeal of the Appeals Officer’s decision must be submitted within 14 days after the date the Appeals Officer renders a decision and must be accompanied by payment of the fine. If payment is not included the appeal will not be reviewed. The amount of the citation will be refunded if the Panel finds in favor of the appellant. The Panel will make reasonable efforts to review the written appeal within 45 days after the appeal has been submitted. The decision of the Appeals Panel is final.
7. Failure to Pay Citation Charges
Failure to pay or appeal the citation within 14 calendar days of citation issuance or decision of Appeals Officer will result in a $10 late fee per citation. Unpaid citations can result in student financial holds preventing students from receiving grades, refunds, official transcripts, or graduating. Ten (10) or more violations within one academic year may result in suspension of driving and parking privileges on campus and/or disciplinary action.
8. Vehicle Immobilization or Impoundment
BAS or UTSAPD may immobilize (boot) or impound (tow/relocate to a storage area) the vehicle of any person who accumulates four (4) or more unpaid parking or traffic citations and/or charges of $200 or more, has any outstanding citation over 120 days past due, or who is in possession of a lost, stolen or altered parking permit. All outstanding citations must be paid in full prior to the release of the vehicle. Vehicles may also be booted for other violations of these regulations or State law in the discretion of UTSAPD. The University is not responsible for any damage to the vehicle during booting, towing, relocation, or storage. After notice has been posted on the vehicle, vehicles booted for longer than 36 hours may be impounded (towed to a storage area), the owner and operator are severally responsible for any booting, towing, or storage fees.
9. Suspension of Privileges
Driving and parking privileges may be suspended by BAS, UTSAPD or the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards if the violator has displayed a lost, stolen or altered permit or other flagrant violations of these regulations. The loss of the privilege of driving or parking a vehicle on campus shall commence immediately following notification of suspension. Such notification shall state the term of the suspension and consequences for violation of the stated terms. The violations of the suspension shall be reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards if the person is a student or to the appropriate dean, director, or administrative official for possible disciplinary action if the person is a faculty or staff member.
A. If a person whose privilege of driving or parking on campus has been suspended receives a University citation by reason of having a vehicle on campus during the period of their suspension, the period of suspension may be extended and a referral to the appropriate University office may be made for further University disciplinary action.
B. Suspensions may be appealed to the Director of BAS, or their designee, within fourteen (14) calendar days on the grounds that the imposition of such suspension is improper or will create serious and substantial hardship. No appeal shall be considered if there are any unpaid citations outstanding at the time such appeal is filed, unless special arrangements are made with the BAS Office. During the appeals period the suspension remains in effect.
C. A person receiving notice that their privilege of driving or parking University property has been suspended shall return, without refund, the remnants of the permit issued (or the entire hanging permit) to the BAS Office within fourteen (14) days after date of such notice.
10. Collections
Any charge not paid when due may be forwarded to an outside collection agency or an attorney for collection. The offender will be responsible for paying all costs of collection, including any agency fees and/or reasonable attorney’s fees, which will be added to the total amount due.
11. No Excuse
The absence of sufficient parking spaces on the University campus is not justification for violation of these regulations. Failure to enforce any regulation shall not constitute a waiver of the University’s authority to enforce these regulations. Other improperly parked vehicles do not constitute an excuse for improper parking.
Permit holders are responsible for all fees and fines issued to a vehicle displaying a parking permit issued to the permit holder or a vehicle registered to the permit holder or a member of the permit holder’s family. Use of the parking permit evidences that the permit holder agrees to abide by these regulations.
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Code 1000 |
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ENFORCEMENT FEE: $40.00 first violation, $65.00 second violation; $80.00 third violation; $95.00 fourth and subsequent violations occurring within one academic year, unless otherwise indicated below AND/OR suspension/cancellation of parking privileges. |
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1001 |
No seat belt driver and/or front passenger |
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1002 |
No driver's license |
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1003 |
Displaying expired vehicle registration |
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1004 |
Displaying expired Inspection Certificate |
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1005 |
No Inspection Certificate |
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1006 |
Not displaying or improperly displaying license plate(s) |
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1007 |
Driving on sidewalks, walkways, or over curbs or lawns |
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1008 |
Operating a vehicle the wrong way on a one-way street |
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1009 |
Exceeding posted speed limit. ($75.00 first offense, $100.00 second offense, $110.00 third offense, $125.00 subsequent offense) |
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1010 |
Exceeding posted speed limit by 15 or more miles per hour ($100.00 first offense, $150.00 subsequent offense) |
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1011 |
Failure to observe temporary traffic restrictions |
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1012 |
Failure of one vehicle to yield right-of-way to another vehicle |
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1013 |
Improper backing of vehicle |
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1014 |
Avoiding traffic control device |
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1015 |
Disturbance with motor vehicle |
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1016 |
Littering |
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1017 |
Improper turn |
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1018 |
Failure to comply with any lawful order or direction of any police officer |
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1019 |
Failure to yield right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks |
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1020 |
Failure to apply parking brake |
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1021 |
Other moving violations of the Texas Motor Vehicle Laws |
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1022 |
Failure to Maintain proof of liability insurance |
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1023 |
Failure to stop, or disregarding stop sign |
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1024 |
Wrong, Fictitious or unclean license plate |
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1025 |
Texting While Driving ($75.00 first offense, $100.00 second offense, $110.00 third offense, $125.00 subsequent offense) |
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Fine $ |
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Code 2000 |
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2001 |
Parked in DISABLED area without a DISABLED permit |
$250 |
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2002 |
Displaying a fraudulent or fictitious parking permit |
$100 |
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2003 |
Obtaining a parking permit through fraud or false pretenses |
$100 |
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2004 |
Displaying a parking permit which has been canceled, revoked, reported lost or stolen |
$100 |
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2005 |
Parking in a Garage, Reserved, or Executive area without proper permit |
$75 |
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2006 |
Administrative fee for the installation of an immobilization device |
$75 |
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2007 |
Administrative fee attempted or unauthorized removal of an immobilization device |
$250 |
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2008 |
Operating or parking a vehicle on University property while barred |
$100 |
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2009 |
Parking without a permit |
$100 |
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Code 3000 |
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3001 |
Parking without proper permit not otherwise specified |
$50 |
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3002 |
Parking beyond barricades |
$50 |
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3003 |
Parking by a fire hydrant |
$50 |
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3004 |
Parking where prohibited by signs or markings |
$50 |
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3005 |
Blocking a crosswalk or sidewalk |
$50 |
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3006 |
Parking anywhere other than a designated parking space |
$50 |
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3007 |
Blocking a driving lane |
$50 |
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3008 |
Other non-moving violations of the Texas Motor Vehicle Laws |
$50 |
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3009 |
Displaying a parking citation previously issued |
$50 |
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3010 |
Willful avoidance of garage control mechanisms |
$50 |
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Code 4000 |
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4001 |
Other violations of the University Parking and Traffic Regulations |
$25 |
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4002 |
Improperly parked bicycle |
$25 |
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4003 |
Parking or storing a bicycle inside a building |
$25 |
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4004 |
Parking in loading or other restricted zones without authorization or in excess of posted time limits |
$25 |
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4005 |
Failure to properly display or affix parking permit |
$25 |
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4006 |
Parking on or along a curb not designated for parking |
$25 |
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4007 |
Expired meter |
$25 |
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4008 |
Parking at malfunctioning meter |
$25 |
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4009 |
Failure to park within the lines of a designated space |
$25 |
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4010 |
Parked on University property over 24 hours without authorization |
$25 |
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4011 |
Parking wrong way - one way street |
$25 |
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4012 |
Parking wrong way - two way street |
$25 |
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4013 |
Parking in a garage without payment (limited to once a semester) |
$25 |
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Description |
Annual Charge† |
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Faculty and Staff |
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E |
Executive |
$755 |
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EXG/ETG/EBR |
Faculty/Staff Garage |
$755 |
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R |
Faculty/Staff Reserved |
$630 |
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A |
Faculty/Staff "A" |
$315 |
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B |
Faculty/Staff "B" |
$160 |
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M |
Motorcycle permit ‡ |
$53 |
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Students |
STG
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Student Tobin Ave Garage |
$485
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XAG
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Student Ximenes Ave Garage |
$755
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SBR
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Student Bauerle Rd Garage |
$755
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RTG
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Resident Tobin Ave Garage |
$755
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H/U |
Resident Housing Permit |
$210 |
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C |
Commuter Student Permit |
$135 |
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X |
Flex Permit |
$240 |
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XGN/BRN/TGN |
Commuter Garage Evening |
$180 |
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Z
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Twilight |
$60
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M
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Motorcycle ‡ |
$53
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| Miscellaneous | |||
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N
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Alumni Permit |
$37
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W
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Recreation Center Permit |
$63
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VC
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Vendor/Contractor Permit |
$160
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Daily Surface Permits *
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| One (1) Day |
$5
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Short-Term Paid Parking
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| One (1) Hour |
$1.75
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* UTSA Faculty, Staff. Student, or Department purchases only
‡ "M" permits are available for $27 with purchase of a UTSA permit
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