The California Vehicle Code, the Ordinances of Ventura County, and the Traffic and Parking Regulations of the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) are in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and are enforced by the VCCCD Police Department pursuant to Section 21113(a) of the California Vehicle Code.

The VCCCD Police Department reserves the right to restrict the use of any parking stall, area, or parking lot at any time. It is the responsibility of every driver to know and obey the VCCCD and California Vehicle Code parking regulations. Any vehicle not properly parked, or parked out of compliance with regulations, is subject to citation and/or impoundment.

The VCCCD Board of Trustees has authorized parking regulations to provide for the safe and orderly flow of motor vehicle traffic and parking on its campuses, pursuant to the California Vehicle Code. The regulations are applicable to all vehicles operated or parked within the legally established and posted boundaries of the public grounds upon which the colleges are situated. During special occasions, events, or emergencies, college authorities reserve the right to temporarily suspend these regulations, in whole or in part, as may be necessary to accommodate the situation. Suggestions for change of these regulations or any questions concerning their provisions should be directed to the Office of the Chief of Police.

Parking Permits

The VCCCD will be requiring new virtual parking permits beginning Fall 2023. No paper permits or window stickers will be issued. All students, faculty, staff, and visitors must register their vehicle license plate when purchasing parking permits. The VCCCD Police Department will utilize automated license plate readers to verify parking permits are issued to vehicles parked on the campuses. Up to two (2) vehicles per person per permit are allowed, and will be valid at each of the three VCCCD campuses: Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College.

A valid virtual semester or daily parking permit is required for all vehicles, including motorcycles, parking on campus (except government vehicles). Grace periods may be implemented at the beginning of each semester. It is the responsibility of every driver to know and obey the VCCCD and California Vehicle Code parking regulations. The parking regulations can be found in our Parking Regulations section.

Student, staff, and daily parking permits issued by the VCCCD are valid at Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College. Parking permits cannot be sold, exchanged, given away, duplicated, or purchased from any person or agency other than the VCCCD.

STUDENTS

All students may purchase semester-long virtual parking permits for varying prices depending on permit type. Student parking permits are valid for only one semester. Vehicles with student permits assigned to them are allowed to park in any stall not designated for staff or visitors, nor any area with timed visitor parking (e.g. green zones).

Alternatively, students may also purchase virtual single-day permits for the days they are present on campus in lieu of a semester-long virtual permit. This may be a beneficial alternative for students who only need to be present on campus for one or two days per week. Virtual daily permits are valid at all VCCCD colleges and in any stall not designated for staff or visitors, nor any area with timed visitor parking (e.g. green zones). Daily permits may not be refunded.

VISITORS

There are timed parking stalls located throughout each VCCCD college that are designated for visitors, free of charge. These stalls may be marked by signage, road paint, and/or green curbs, and they typically are free for time increments between 20 and 30 minutes.

Alternatively, visitors may purchase virtual single-day parking permits that are valid only for the day they are purchased. Vehicles with daily permits are valid at all VCCCD colleges and in any stall not designated for staff or visitors, nor any area with timed visitor parking (e.g. green zones). Daily permits may not be refunded.

FACULTY AND CLASSIFIED STAFF

Regular full- and part-time faculty and full-time classified employees may order staff parking permits free of charge. Staff parking permits are on a biennial cycle and must be reissued after expiration. The current cycle of staff parking permits expire on December 31, 2024. Vehicles with staff permits assigned to them are allowed to park in staff parking stalls and lots at VCCCD colleges.

PART-TIME/PROVISIONAL STAFF

Temporary staff members (e.g., provisionals or professional experts), contractors, and vendors may obtain temporary virtual parking permits at no charge from the VCCCD Police Department. The staff member's supervisor should complete the Temporary Parking Permit Request Form and submit it to the police station on their campus following the instructions on the form. These permits are valid for a specific amount of time as indicated on the permit. Vehicles with temporary staff permits are allowed to park in staff parking stalls and lots at VCCCD colleges.

Student workers do not qualify for temporary parking permits. Student workers who wish to park on campus must purchase a parking permit and park in student parking stalls. For student workers not attending a VCCCD college, please contact the police station on your campus to discuss parking options.

GOVERNMENT VEHICLES

Official vehicles displaying federal, state, or county license plates are presumed to be on official business and do not require parking permits.

Ordering Permits

STUDENT SEMESTER PERMITS

Virtual student semester permits are available for purchase via the MyVCCCD Portal Marketplace. The below chart describes the prices for each type of student permit available for purchase. You must provide your vehicle license plate to purchase your permit.

For instructions on how to purchase virtual student semester parking permits, follow our step-by-step guide:

Step-by-Step Guide for Students

STUDENT PERMIT PRICING

Refunds are available to students who drop all courses for the term. The deadline to drop for a refund on full semester courses is 14 days after the term begins. For late start courses, the deadline is one week after the start of the course. To request a refund, please email support@paymycite.com. Please include your original email receipt of purchase and your reason for requesting the refund. All refunds will need to be approved by the District and approved refunds will be processed within 30 days.

More information on the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) Waiver, including how to apply, is available on the District's CCPG webpage.

STAFF & FACULTY PERMITS

Faculty and full-time classified staff are eligible for biennial virtual staff permits. Applicable employees may order permits free of charge via the MyVCCCD Portal. You must provide your vehicle license plate to order a permit.

For instructions on how to purchase virtual staff parking permits, follow our step-by-step guide:

Step-by-Step Guide for Faculty & Staff

Part-time, temporary, and provisional employees are eligible for temporary staff permits that may be issued for various amounts of time. To request a temporary staff permit, ask your supervisor to complete the Temporary Parking Permit Request Form and submit it to the police station on your campus.

Student workers do not qualify for temporary parking permits. Student workers who wish to park on campus must purchase a parking permit and park in student parking stalls. For student workers not attending a VCCCD college, please contact the police station on your campus to discuss parking options.

DAILY PERMITS

Single-day permits may be purchased online through the PayMyCite.com website using a credit/debit card, or purchased with cash using the kiosks located throughout the campuses. Daily permits cost $3.00 and are valid only for the day they are purchased. You must provide your vehicle license plate number to purchase a permit. Daily permits are valid at all VCCCD colleges and in any stall not designated for staff or visitors, nor any area with timed visitor parking (e.g. green zones). Daily permits may not be refunded.

Each VCCCD campus is equipped with "PERMIT REQUIRED" signage with a QR code, which may be scanned using your smartphone to access the PayMyCite.com website and easily purchase a virtual daily parking permit. If you choose to purchase a daily permit using a kiosk, the printed daily permit must be placed face-up on your vehicle's dashboard and fully visible.

Citation Payments and Appeals

The VCCCD Police Department utilizes a third-party contractor for parking administration and revenue collection services. All parking citation payments and appeals must be submitted through the Parking Citation Service Center.

PAYING CITATIONS

Citation payments are accepted online through the PayMyCite website or via check/money order by mail to:

Ventura County Community College District
C/O: Parking Citation Service Center
P.O. Box 11923
Santa Ana, CA 92711

Instructions for paying citations may be made via telephone to the Parking Citation Service Center at 800-535-2421. Pursuant to Section 40215(a) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC), you must pay a parking citation or submit an appeal within 21 days from the date of issuance or 14 days from a mailed notice. Failure to pay the penalty will result in additional penalty fines and reporting to the California Department of Motor Vehicles in accordance with Section 4760(a)(1) CVC.

PAYMENT PLANS

California Vehicle Code Section 40220(a) et seq. requires a parking citation payment plan to be made available for indigent persons and for students with multiple unpaid parking citations. Payment plans for parking violations are available through the Parking Citation Service Center. To learn more about payment plan options, contact the Parking Citation Service Center at 800-535-2421.

CONTESTING CITATIONS

To contest a parking citation, you will need to go online to the PayMyCite website and appeal the citation online. Detailed instructions on how to appeal are available on the Parking Citation Service Center website. Instructions for appealing citations may be made via telephone to the Parking Citation Service Center at 800-535-2421. You must contest a parking citation within 21 days from the date of issuance or 14 days from a mailed notice (§ 40215 CVC). Failure to pay the penalty will result in additional penalty fines and reporting to the California Department of Motor Vehicles in accordance with Section 4760(a)(1) CVC.

If you received a parking citation on your vehicle and it was issued incorrectly (i.e. incorrect license plate or vehicle), you may make an inquiry to the VCCCD police station on the campus where the citation was issued.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW HEARINGS

If your citation was not dismissed after the initial review, or your were dissatisfied with the results of the first-level appeal, you may contest your citation to the next level in accordance with Section 40215(b) CVC. To do so, you must request an Administrative Review Hearing. To learn more about the Administrative Review Hearing procedure and access the required documents, please visit the Parking Citation Service Center's webpage.

You will be required to deposit the full amount of the violation prior to the approval of an Administrative Review Hearing. If your case is upheld, the deposit will be applied to the fine. The hearing officer is not a member of or associated with the VCCCD Police Department. He or she is a qualified independent contractor who is trained and licensed to provide this service.

HEARING BY WRITTEN DECLARATION

Pursuant to Section 40215(b) CVC, you have the option of having your hearing via written declaration, for which you will not be required to appear in person. The hearing officer will decide your case based on the documentation you submit compared to the documentation provided by the VCCCD Police Department. You may also submit additional written information that supports your claim. You will be notified in writing of the hearing officer's decision.

Parking Regulations

PARKING ON VCCCD CAMPUSES

Parking lots are located throughout each campus and are restricted to parking by permit only. Virtual parking permits are invalid if issued for different semester, day, or timeframe other than the one in progress.

Visitor parking areas are also located throughout each campus and are marked with green curbs and/or posted signs indicating the time limit. The largest visitor parking areas are generally closer to the administration buildings on each campus.

All vehicles parked on VCCCD colleges must have an unobstructed Vehicle Identification Number (VIN); two license plates properly affixed (one in the front and one in the rear), except motorcycles, which must have one license plate properly affixed in the rear; and be currently registered to operate on public roadways.

STAFF PARKING

Staff parking areas are marked with “STAFF” paint and/or posted signs. Staff parking areas are restricted to vehicles with valid virtual staff parking permits. Virtual staff parking permits are also valid in general parking areas.

RESERVED PARKING

Reserved parking stalls are marked with posted signs. Reserved parking stalls are restricted to those individuals whose names or titles are printed on the signage. Vehicles parked in reserved parking stalls must also have a valid virtual staff parking permit. Any unauthorized vehicles parked in reserved parking stalls will be cited or towed at the owner’s expense pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22658.

MOTORCYCLE PARKING

Motorcycle parking areas are marked with “MOTORCYCLE” or “MOTORCYCLE ONLY” paint and are located in various parking lots throughout each campus. Motorcycle parking areas are restricted to two-wheel and three-wheel motor-driven vehicles with a valid virtual parking permit. There is no separate motorcycle parking for students or staff. While motorcyclists are encouraged to utilize the designated motorcycle parking areas, they are still permitted to park in vehicle stalls.

PASSENGER LOADING ZONES

Passenger loading zones are marked with white painted curbs and are located in designated areas on each campus. Drivers that are only dropping off or picking up passengers are not permitted to stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle in yellow painted loading zones.

COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONES

Commercial loading zones are marked with yellow painted curbs and are located in designated areas on each campus. Commercial loading zones may only be used by commercial vehicles (i.e., box trucks) that are loading and unloading cargo.

DISABLED PERSON PARKING

Disabled person parking areas are located throughout most parking lots on each campus. Only vehicles displaying a Disabled Person Placard or designated license plates from the Department of Motor Vehicles are authorized to park in marked disability parking stalls. Vehicles displaying a Disabled Person Placard or designated license plate are still subject to parking permit requirements as authorized by California Code of Regulations Section 54100(d) and Sections 67301(a) and 76360 of the California Education Code.

PARKING HOURS & OVERNIGHT PARKING

Parking permits are required in all student and staff parking areas between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 11:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Outside that window, parking permits are not required and are not enforced.

Overnight parking of motor vehicles is not permitted on either campus without permission from the VCCCD Police Department. Only vehicles with a bona fide reason recognized by the college (e.g., sporting events) will be permitted to park on campus during other-than-regular class hours.

OFF-CAMPUS PARKING

Off-campus parking is available at Oxnard College and Ventura College only, on the city streets surrounding the campuses. The city streets and residential areas have signs posted for parking restrictions (e.g., time limit). If you choose to park in these areas, please be considerate of our neighbors. Do not block driveways or park in any other manner prohibited by law. Moorpark College does not have off-campus parking available on its perimeter roadways. The surrounding neighborhoods require a special residential parking permit provided by the City of Moorpark.

The city police departments, along with the VCCCD Police Department, frequently enforce off-campus parking violations.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PARKING ON CAMPUS

Any person driving a vehicle onto one of the Ventura County Community College District campuses is required to comply with all traffic laws of the State of California and all parking regulations of the VCCCD. The VCCCD Police Department is responsible for enforcing the provisions of those laws and regulations. Violations will result in citations being issued to the driver or vehicle, with collection and follow-up action taken through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

The processing of unpaid citations consists of a Notice of Delinquent Parking Citation letter originated by the processing agency informing the violator that failure to respond to the original citation will increase the fine. If the Notice of Delinquent Parking letter receives no response by the violator within the timeframe indicated in the letter, the DMV will be notified. Once such notice is filed with the DMV, the vehicle cannot be re-registered in the State of California until the parking violation and administrative fees are paid in accordance with Section 40200 of the California Vehicle Code.

SPEED LIMITS

The speed limits on the college campuses are 15 miles per hour on all roadways and 10 miles per hour within the parking lots and aisles. No person shall drive a vehicle on campus at a speed that is greater than is reasonable or prudent considering the weather, visibility, traffic, and the surface and width of the roadway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property. No person shall operate a motor vehicle or combinations of vehicles in such a manner as to disturb educational activities in progress on the campus.

FLOW OF TRAFFIC

All vehicles shall be operated and parked in conformance with posted or marked one-way traffic patterns. Vehicles shall not be parked against the flow of traffic or backed into diagonal parking stalls. No vehicle shall be parked in a marked or posted no-parking zone, in a fire lane, within 20 feet of the vehicle approach to a crosswalk, or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

Parking outside of a marked stall is not allowed, nor is extending outside a stall into a roadway constituting a traffic hazard. Vehicles may not park in any location not specifically designated and/or posted for parking. Vehicles involved in passenger loading and unloading shall not left unattended in any passenger loading zone (white painted curb).

DRIVING ON CAMPUS

No vehicle shall be permitted to drive onto the sidewalks or walking paths of any college, except for emergency vehicles, utility carts, and authorized maintenance vehicles.

PARKING VIOLATION FINES

REMOVAL OF PARKED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES

In accordance with the California Vehicle Code, the VCCCD colleges reserve the right to remove from its grounds any vehicle found to be under the following circumstances for which the owner will be liable for towing and storage fees:

• Abandoned Vehicles: Vehicles parked on the campus overnight without permission from the VCCCD Police Department will be presumed to have been abandoned. If not claimed by the owner within 72 hours, it will be removed from the campus.
• Vehicles impeding the operation of emergency equipment, obstructing traffic flow, or otherwise parked in such a manner so as to create a hazard to the safety of persons and property.
• Any vehicle that has been issued five or more citations to which the owner or person in control of the vehicle has not responded within 21 days of the last (fifth) citation.
• Disabled Parking: Unauthorized vehicles parked in designated disabled spaces not displaying a Disabled Person Placard or designated license plates may be towed away at the owner's expense.

Liability

The Ventura County Community College District assumes no responsibility for damage to a vehicle, injury to its occupants, or theft of its contents while it is being operated or parked on any of the college campuses. Should your vehicle be involved in any of these contingencies, you should immediately notify the VCCCD Police Department. If your vehicle becomes disabled on campus or if your battery is dead, the VCCCD Police Department may be able to assist you to the extent of their capability. Please lock your vehicle and remove any valuable items from view to prevent theft. Also, please report any suspicious activity to the VCCCD Police Department.

The Ventura County Community College District shall not be liable under any circumstances for the loss or damage caused to any vehicle parked in a district parking lot.