(1) Visitor permits. Visitor permits may be used only by bona fide visitors as defined by this chapter. Use by any other person constitutes illegal use of a parking permit. Visitor permits are valid in any zone and parking spaces signed for visitors only. Visitor permits are not valid at meters or restricted spaces.

(2) Permits honored by reciprocal agreement. Permits from other universities, including other WSU campuses, may be used only if detailed in and allowed by a fully executed reciprocal agreement with WSU Vancouver.

(3) Golden cougar permits. Golden cougar permits are special permits that are issued to retired staff in recognition of their service without additional cost. They are issued on an annual basis and are valid in any zone that is designated and approved by parking services. Staff who are employed by the university or other entities located on campus after formal retirement are not eligible to use a golden cougar permit in lieu of a regular paid zone permit.

(4) President's associates decals. President's associates decals are issued to eligible members of the Washington State University foundation. Use of these decals for parking shall be in accordance with a separate agreement between WSU and the WSU foundation. However, WSU faculty, staff, and students may not use a president's associates decal or any other parking benefit instrument in lieu of a paid zone permit.

(5) Event/conference permits. Event/conference permits are available to visitors who participate in events or conferences held on the WSUV campus. They are available on a daily basis only. Event/conference permits are valid as marked on the issued permit.

(6) Motorcycle permits. Motorcycle permits are valid within boundaries of areas specifically posted or marked for motorcycle permits.

(7) Construction permits. A construction permit is issued to personnel who are working on a construction site on campus. Construction permits are assigned to a specific parking area.

(8) Carpool. Upon application to WSUV parking services, a bona fide carpool as defined by the campus policies and procedures is given preference in the assignment of parking zones, and issued a permit that facilitates the carpool. Carpool permits shared by more than one registered vehicle, virtual or otherwise, may not park more than one vehicle associated with the permit on campus at the same time. Obtaining or using a carpool permit under false pretenses constitutes the illegal use of a permit.

(9) Commercial permits. Commercial permits are issued to vendors, suppliers, and service representatives of outside companies performing a service for the university. Commercial permits are valid in zones and areas indicated on the permit.

(10) Departmental permits. Departmental parking permits are available for use by department employees who need to use their personal vehicles for university business. Departmental permits are available in different forms and are valid at parking meters, service zones, orange, green, red, and gray permit zones, and pay parking facilities. Departmental permits are not valid in reserved spaces. The use of departmental permits for anything other than official departmental business is prohibited by the State Ethics Act.