The definitions in this section are applicable within the context of this chapter.
(1) Campus. Describes all property owned, leased, and/or controlled by WSUTC which is or may hereafter be dedicated mainly to the educational, research, recreational, parking, or other activities of WSUTC.
(2) Day. Unless otherwise specified, the term "day" refers to a calendar day.
(3) Disability authorization. A state-issued disability instrument, e.g., placard, license plate, tab. Disability authorization includes the state-issued registration documentation issued to the person utilizing the authorization.
(4) Disability zone. A parking zone designated for exclusive use by individuals with disability and identified with a sign bearing the associated international symbol.
(5) Fire zone. An area needed for emergency access to buildings, fire hydrants, or fire equipment. Such areas include, but are not limited to, areas with adjacent curbs or rails painted red.
(6) Holiday. See university holiday.
(7) Impound. To take and hold a vehicle in legal custody by towing.
(8) Loading zone. A loading dock or an area signed "loading zone" adjacent to a facility or in a parking area. Such an area is intended for loading and unloading bulky or voluminous material. Loading zones are restricted at all times unless signed otherwise.
(9) Micromobility device. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates/blades, and all other human-powered, motorized, or electrically assisted rolling conveyances.
(10) Moped. As defined under RCW 46.04.304.
(11) Motorcycle. As defined under RCW 46.04.336.
(12) Motor vehicle. All motor-driven conveyances except wheelchairs. Also referred to as "vehicle" in this chapter.
(13) No parking zone. Any area not specifically marked and/or signed for parking. Such areas include, but are not limited to, areas with adjacent curbs or rails painted yellow or red.
(14) Officer. Any parking official employed by the university who is designated by the parking administrator to issue parking tickets or to cause vehicles to be towed under this chapter.
(15) Owner. The person registered with any state as the present owner of a vehicle in the most current registration record available to the university, the owner's expressed representative, or any transferee not designated in such records, provided that the parking administrator or police department head has received actual written notice of the transfer.
(16) Park/parking. This refers to the placement or standing of a vehicle, with or without a driver in attendance, and with or without the engine running.
(17) Parking administrator. The manager in charge of the parking department or designee.
(18) Parking appeals committee. Any person or persons appointed to consider parking violations and the application of fees, fines, and sanctions. Said person or persons are appointed by the vice chancellor whose responsibilities include supervision of the parking department or designee.
(19) Parking department. The university department which is charged with the responsibility of managing and enforcing the parking regulations and coordinating commute trip reduction efforts for the WSUTC campus.
(20) Parking payment device. A machine that requires payment and vends a parking permit and/or a paid receipt. Parking payment devices may be located in various places on campus.
(21) Parking permit. A vinyl, plastic, paper, or other instrument sanctioned by the parking department that is displayed from a vehicle and authorizes parking in specified areas. Some parking permits may be purchased online and may be virtual in nature and identified by other means such as by license plate. Also referred to as "permit" in this chapter.
(22) Parking ticket. The first notice of a parking violation which is usually placed in a visible location on a motor vehicle.
(23) Pay parking facility. A location where parking is provided and payment is made on-site via a parking payment device, cashier, application, website, or other means.
(24) Pedestrian mall. A space that is designed primarily for pedestrian use, but with limited authorized use of motor vehicle and other motorized and nonmotorized conveyances.
(25) Individuals with disability. For the purposes of this chapter, individuals with disability refer to an individual or individuals with disability or disabilities who qualify for a state-issued individual with disabilities parking identification and authorization.
(26) Service vehicle. A vehicle used to provide a service for WSUTC or a tenant or contractor of WSUTC (e.g., a university-owned vehicle or a privately owned vehicle with a valid service vehicle authorization displayed).
(27) Service zone. Parking spaces or area designated for the use of service vehicles, other government-owned vehicles, and vehicles displaying a service indicator or commercial permit. Authorized vehicles may park in these zones for a maximum of 15 minutes, except for vehicles that display a service indicator issued for an extended time. Service zones are restricted at all times unless signed otherwise.
(28) Staff. For the purposes of these regulations, "staff" includes all nonstudent employees of the university, and the nonstudent employees of other entities located on or regularly doing business on campus. Teaching assistants, research assistants, and other students employed by the university or other entities located on or regularly doing business on campus are not "staff." They are considered as students for the purpose of these rules.
(29) Standing. "Standing" is the stopping of a vehicle with the driver remaining in it.
(30) Student. The term "student" includes all persons who are not staff, who are taking courses at the university, enrolled full-time or part-time, pursuing undergraduate, graduate, professional studies, or auditing one or more classes.
(31) Summer session. The summer session includes all summer sessions beginning on the first day of the earliest session and ending on the last day of the latest session.
(32) University. Refers to Washington State University Tri-Cities.
(33) University holiday. A day regarded by the university as an official university holiday.
(34) Unpaid. A full or partial outstanding balance due. This definition includes parking tickets which are pending appeal.
(35) Vacation. A period of time when classes or final exams are not in session. Except for holidays that fall within this period, the business offices of WSUTC typically are open during this time.
(36) Visitors. Persons who are not staff or students and who only visit the campus on an occasional basis.
(37) WSUTC. Refers to Washington State University Tri-Cities.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.30.150. WSR 26-05-088, s 504-13-100, filed 2/18/26, effective 3/21/26; WSR 09-11-069, ยง 504-13-100, filed 5/14/09, effective 7/1/09.]