Parking Regulations & Citations

Parking enforcement officers utilize network connected devices to enforce parking. Electronic Tickets (e-tickets) are issued in lieu of paper citations when possible. These citation notices are sent to the email address associated with the vehicle being cited. Only in the event when a vehicle’s information is not on file will a paper ticket be left on the vehicle.

If you receive a parking citation, you have the right to appeal it. Citations are only eligible to be appealed if done so within 10 days from the date of entry. After that, you will no longer have the option within the citation portal and are held responsible for the citation as written. Appellants will be notified within fourteen (14) calendar days, by email, of the decision.

Appealing a Citation

While subjective or opinion-based arguments can be submitted they may not be considered as the purpose of this appeal is to determine whether or not a citation was written in error or for an invalid reason.

Examples of subjective arguments include…

Convenience/ inconvenience of assigned or available parking locations
Personal opinions and or disagreement with existing policies
Driver’s citation history (It’s my first ticket/ I’ve never had a ticket before)

Examples of objective arguments warranting a citation being waived and/ or reduced by appeal…

Citation was written in error or for an invalid reason
Citation may be reduced to a more appropriate violation. i.e. No Valid Permit reduced to Improper Display of Permit

If your appeal is granted, no further action is needed. The citation will be waived and only the record of citation will remain on your account.

Points to consider prior to filing an appeal:

Hazard lights and/or notes left on vehicles do not permit parking in unauthorized areas, no matter how short the time period.
The absence of “NO PARKING” signs/pavement markings does not mean that parking is allowed. Any area not specifically designated by pavement markings as a parking space shall be considered a “no parking area”.
You are responsible for any parking violations pertaining to your vehicle, regardless of whom you allow to operate the vehicle.

Transportation Committee

Purpose

This committee will review and make recommendations concerning all parking and transportation issues (includes parking, mass transit, bicycle facilities, pedestrian resources, carpooling etc.). In addition, it will be the final arbitrator for parking citations hearing Appeals to Parking Petitions.

Membership

Two faculty and two alternates appointed by the Faculty Senate, each serving a two year staggered term
Two staff and two alternates appointed by Staff Council, each serving a two year staggered term
Alternates will assume Committee membership for two years upon other members completing their time
Two students and two alternates recommended by the President of the Student Government Association
The Committee will annually select a chairperson from among its Faculty and Staff members.
The University Parking Coordinator and Chief of University Police are ex officio, non-voting members

If a citation appeal is denied you may petition the Transportation Committee to review the appeal. To do so, you should reply to your appeal disposition email and must explicitly state you are appealing to the committee. This must be done within 10-days otherwise it will not be presented to the committee.

You have the option to appear before the Transportation Committee and will be notified of the time/date to appear
The committee holds meetings on average between 4 and 6 times a year, often (but not always) in September, October, November, February, March, and April
Appealing to the committee will end any further review/discussion by the Parking Services Office
The citation will remain “upheld” until the Transportation Committee reviews your case
You will be able to speak and/or provide materials to the committee
You may also be able to submit a statement in lieu of appearing before the committee
You will be notified by the Parking Services Office of the committee’s decision via the email address provided in the original petition
The Transportation Committee is the final arbitrator of citation appeals
The Transportation Committee has the option to reject a petition to the committee prior to the committee meeting. The result would be that any prior determination made by the Parking Services Office is final.

Current Fines

Falsified Information – $100

Fire Hydrant or Fire Zone – $100

Blocking Traffic/Parked in a Travel Area (includes motorized or non-motorized thru-ways) – $100

No valid permit – $50

Unauthorized Parking Area (for permit holders only) – $30

Blocking Dumpster, Access Point, or Facility – $30

Encroachment of Two Parking Spaces – $20

Exceeding a Time Limit – $20

Improper Display of Permit – $20

Moving, Tampering, or Unauthorized Placement of a Traffic Device (cones, barricades…etc) – $100

Non-motorized Infraction – $10

Parking Against the Flow – $10

Failure to Heed Instructions of Officer – $30

Boot Fee – $25

After all efforts have been taken to collect, failure to pay parking citation fines may/ will result in the following:

Students: Fines being transferred to the student’s account resulting in denial of registration and/ or issuance of transcripts
Faculty/ Staff: Deduction from University paycheck pursuant to NCGS § 143-553. Conditional Continuing Employment
Non-affiliated visitors: Fines may be submitted for collection through an independent collections agency

According to North Carolina law (§ 116-44.4.), the University is only allowed to retain 20% of the money collected from parking citations. The remaining 80% must be remitted to the state to support local public schools (elementary, middle and high schools). The 20% that UNC Asheville is allowed to keep is earmarked to cover operating costs for citation collections.

Vehicle Boots

Vehicle Boots

University officials and parking enforcement officers will utilize a tire immobilization device (boot) to immobilize habitual parking offenders’ vehicles. A boot may be applied to any vehicle operated by an offender who has received four or more paid or unpaid parking citations within the current academic year. Vehicles will remain immobilized until payment of citations and boot removal fee ($25) is received. If payment is not received within 48-hours of immobilization, the vehicle will be towed from university property and parking privileges may be revoked. If payment is received outside of business hours, the immobilized vehicle will be released on the next business day.

How to Avoid Citations

When in doubt, contact us! If you’re ever unsure about parking regulations or issues on campus, contact Parking Services by phone or email 828.251.6691 (parking@unca.edu).
Obtain a permit if required
Look at your permit. Make sure you’re parking in the designated lots for your permit type.
Display your parking permit correctly. Vehicles with only a single, rear plate may not back into parking spaces, nor be parked against the flow of traffic in parallel spaces. This is to ensure that your license plate (permit) is visible from the travel lane.
Note signage and curb markings. Parking is designated by signage. There may be more than one type of parking space in a lot, so it’s necessary to look and avoid parking in certain areas (i.e., handicapped spaces, fire zones, or 30-minute spaces).
Park in marked spaces. It’s against campus parking regulations to park along the roadway restricting passing traffic. When parking in spaces that run parallel to the roadway no portion of the parked vehicle may exceed 12-inches from the curb or pavement in the absence of a curb. The absence of “NO PARKING” signs/pavement markings does not mean that parking is allowed. Any area not specifically designated by pavement markings as a parking space shall be considered a “no parking area”.
Hazard lights and/or notes left on vehicles do not permit parking in unauthorized areas, no matter how short the time period.
Unauthorized parking in disability spaces, fire lanes and/or reserved spaces is strictly prohibited.
You are responsible for any parking violations pertaining to your vehicle, regardless of whom you allow to operate the vehicle.

UNC Asheville Parking & Transportation Services

1 University Hgts, CPO 1620

Asheville, NC 28804

Please note that this building is not open to the public. Please contact our staff to schedule an appointment.