Parking Prohibition Appeals Because parking is a limited resource on the UCSC campus, residential students with less than 90 units are prohibited from purchasing campus parking permits during most of the school year. Students must demonstrate both a compelling need for campus parking, and why private off- campus parking will not meet their needs, when submitting a formal request for an exception to the parking prohibition policy. If a parking exception is approved, TAPS determines the type of permit to be offered and issues permits for one quarter at a time for most situations. You may need to provide TAPS with updated documents to extend the permit for another quarter. Situations for which parking exceptions may be granted: Job Related Appeals: Student is employed off- campus and cannot use public transit or a vehicle parked in a privately operated off- campus parking lot to commute to the work location. Academic Appeals: Student is enrolled in a field study course or classes at another institution and cannot use public transit or a vehicle parked in a privately operated off- campus parking lot to get to the location. Medical Appointment Appeals: Student has frequent medical appointments off- campus and cannot use public transit or a vehicle parked in a privately operated off- campus parking lot to travel to and from appointments. Family Emergency Appeals: Student is a primary caregiver for sick or disabled immediate family member and cannot use public transit or a vehicle parked in a privately operated off- campus parking lot for frequent travel to provide care. Situations for which parking appeals are not granted include, but are not limited to, the following: You received your vehicle as a gift To travel home on weekends, holidays, or quarter breaks You have no other place to park or store your vehicle You cannot find parking in nearby neighborhoods or private lots Riding a bus to a private off- campus vehicle storage lot is too time- consuming Your family wants you to have a car on campus To transport other students You are employed as a UCSC Resident Assistant You are a third- year student with less than 90 units To provide childcare for siblings To participate in non- UCSC sports, social, equestrian, or religious activities House or pet sitting Concern for security of your vehicle parked off campus You need a vehicle to seek employment To volunteer or participate in extracurricular activities Because you have received parking citations for parking illegally in town or on campus You brought a car to school because you didn't know about the parking prohibition How to submit an appeal If your reason for requesting a parking exception conforms to the Job- related, Academic, Medical
Appointment, or the Family Emergency appeal guidelines stated previously, print out and complete the corresponding appeal form. Submit all of the documents listed on the appropriate appeal form. It is best if the student seeking the exception personally completes both the UCSC Parking Appeal Cover Sheet and the Formal Letter of Request. The student or parent may complete the Family Emergency Appeal Form. Once TAPS receives all of the documents required for your type of appeal it can take up to three weeks for a determination of the outcome of your appeal. You will not be eligible for a temporary permit while your appeal is being reviewed; please plan accordingly, and submit your documents at least one month prior to the beginning of each quarter. Delivering documents Appeal documents can be: Delivered in person to the TAPS Sales Office in Barn G on Ox Team Rd. on the lower campus Faxed to (831) 459-1366 (except Medical appeals) For Medical appeals scan the required documents and email to them to cacrowe@ucsc.edu; do not fax Medical appeals Mail to: UCSC Transportation and Parking Sales Office, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064 Questions If you are uncertain if your reason for appealing for a parking exception will be considered, send an email inquiry to cacrowe@ucsc.edu before submitting any appeal documents.
UCSC Undergraduate Student Parking Appeal Cover Sheet Page 1: Coversheet Last Name First Name MI Student ID Number College Affiliation Campus Residence Freshman Sophomore Telephone ( ) - E-Mail Signature Date Reason for Appeal Job-Related Appeal For students working at off-campus locations not served by public transportation Academic Appeal For students enrolled in a field study course or academic classes at another institution Healthcare Appointments Appeal For students with regularly scheduled healthcare appointments (not for medical or disability-related parking accommodations) Family Care Provider Appeal (not for sibling childcare; submit for care of seriously ill or disabled family only) For students who are a primary caregiver for a sick or disabled parent, grandparent or sibling, and must travel frequently to provide care Instructions Read the Parking Prohibition Appeals document before completing this form. If your reason for requesting a parking exception conforms to the Job-related, Academic, Healthcare Appointment, or the Family Care Provider appeal guidelines stated on the Parking Prohibition Appeals page, print out and complete the corresponding appeal form. Submit all of the documents listed on the applicable appeal form. Do not submit a parking permit application until your appeal is approved. STAFF USE ONLY Appeal denied Approved: Parking permit type
Job Related Parking Appeal Form Have your employer complete this form or provide a letter of employment on company letterhead that contains the required information. The employer s business card should be attached to this form. Submit this form (or letter of employment) with the following: Company or business name: Work location address: Name of person to contact to verify employment: Employer s phone number to verify employment: Employer s e mail to verify employment: Employee s job title: Employee s hire date: Anticipated number of work hours per week: Anticipated work schedule: Weekdays day shift Weekdays night shift Weekends Earliest start time: am/pm Latest end time: am/pm Additional pertinent information:
Healthcare Appointments Parking Appeal Form Ask your healthcare provider to complete this form or provide a letter that contains the required information. The healthcare provider s business card should be attached to this form. Submit this form (or healthcare provider letter) with the following: Name of healthcare provider: Business address: Business phone: Appointment frequency: x Day x Week x Month Anticipated duration of treatment: Days Weeks Months Treatment end date if known: Or: On going Regular appointment time (if known): am/pm Could condition require unscheduled emergency visits to healthcare provider? Yes No Additional pertinent information (please exclude any confidential medical information): Please note: 1. TAPS will contact the healthcare provider to verify the information stated on this appeal form. 2. This form should not be used for students who require disability related parking accommodations.
Academic Parking Appeal Form If you cannot provide a copy of your official course registration verification, have your instructor complete this form or provide a letter that contains the required information. The instructor s business card should be attached to this form (if available). Submit this form (or letter from instructor) with the following: Name of organization or academic institution: Location where classes will be held: Instructor s name: Instructor s phone number to verify enrollment: Instructor s e mail to verify enrollment: Course name: Class start date: Class start time: am/pm Class end date: Class end time: am/pm Class schedule: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Additional pertinent information: Instructor s signature:
Family Care Provider Parking Appeal Form Complete this form or have patient s healthcare provider write a letter that contains the required information. The healthcare provider s business card should be attached to this form. The student must submit this form (or healthcare provider letter) with the following: For Care of a Parent or Sibling with a Serious Illness 1) The student or parent should complete this section when the student must provide care for a parent or sibling with a serious illness. Patient s relationship to student: Parent Sibling City student must travel to when providing care: 2) The physician of the ill person should complete this section when the student must provide care for a parent or sibling with a serious illness. Physician name: Physician address: Physician phone: Physician e mail: Physician signature: Please note: TAPS will contact the physician s office to verify the information provided on this form. For Care of a Disabled Parent or Sibling The student or parent should complete this section when the student must provide care for a disabled parent or sibling. Disabled person s relationship to student: Parent Sibling City student must travel to when providing care: Phone number of person requiring care: Student s address prior to quarter the parking exception is being requested for: Did the student provide care during the year prior to this parking appeal? Yes No If No, explain who provided care previously and why the student must now provide care: