Rationale
Parking is in limited amount at Bethel University. To provide an optimum of convenience, while preserving a safe environment, the Office of Safety & Security was created to develop and enforce the following parking regulations.
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General Regulations
Bethel parking permits allow parking in designated lots. The responsibility for finding an authorized parking space rests with the vehicle operator. Lack of convenient parking is not considered a valid excuse for violation of these regulations.
A vehicle is considered parked if it is left unattended for any length of time. This includes circumstances where the vehicle is left running and/or with the hazard lights on. We strongly recommend against leaving a vehicle running unattended for any length of time.
Overnight Parking
There are certain "Commuter" lots where no overnight parking (12am
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-5am) is allowed:
- West Lot [1]
- SRC Lot
- Lower East Lot
- North Commuter Lot
These commuter lots are closed overnight to facilitate overnight snowplowing, and to ensure spaces are available for off campus students and employees during periods of peak traffic on campus during business hours. Vehicles in these lots after 12am
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may incur a citation for Parked in Closed Lot,
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- West Lot [1]
- SRC Lot
- Lower East Lot
- North Commuter Lot
in accordance with the fee schedule. If vehicles are present during overnight snow removal operations or during a Snow Emergency, they may also be towed at the
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owner's expense.
Overnight parking is permitted in the following areas, but requires
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the appropriately color-coded resident, temporary, or overnight permit:
- Red - North
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- Woods, North Waters, Scandia, and Lissner lots
- Silver - Townhouse, Upper East North lots
- Orange - Soho lot
- Brown - Heritage and West Lot (Red Rows only)
- Green/Blue - Upper East South 2
With the exception of Green and Blue permits, which
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may park in any campus parking lot during the day, parking is not authorized outside these assignments. We regret that there are not enough parking spaces on campus to support vehicles parking in more than one area (i.e. driving from residences to the academic complex for class or practice).
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Vehicles parked outside their corresponding lot assignments may receive a citation for Unauthorized Permit for Lot, in accordance with the fee schedule.
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Parking Lot assignments and overnight closures will be temporarily amended during a Snow Emergency. We strongly recommend community members sign up for Bethel Alerts, and stay up to date on relevant information. A Bethel Alert and signage posted on entries to Residence Halls and the Academic Complex will inform of any temporary lot closures or reassignments. |
Parking Space Definition
A legal parking space consists of lines painted on the pavement, designating a single parking space. We are not able to post ‘No Parking’ signs
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in every location on campus that
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is not intended for parking.
There is NO parking in or on:
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- Paved areas with signage or yellow hash stripes indicating a No Parking Area.
- Loading Docks or Areas
- Fire Lanes (indicated by signs
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- Sidewalks or walkways
- Grass or other grounds areas
- In front of dumpsters
- Nonpaved areas
- On the sides or edges of parking lots
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Pickup/Dropoff areas are provided in many areas on campus. Due to the small number, please limit use to only pickup/dropoff activity. Parking, even for short periods, should be in the designated parking area for your permit.
Vehicles occupying Pickup/Drop-off areas for longer periods, or parked in other areas listed above, may incur a citation for Parked in a No Parking Area, in accordance with the fee schedule.
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Reserved Parking Spaces
Parking spaces marked with a sign designating a
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person's name, department, visitor type, or
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number are considered reserved parking spaces. All reserved spaces are reserved 24/7/365 unless otherwise indicated on the reserved sign.
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Authorization must be given by the sign's owner for parking in these spaces. Space owners will report unauthorized vehicles, which may result in a citation of Unauthorized Use of a Reserved Space, vehicle immobilization, and/or towing, in accordance with the fee schedule.
A person may not park in a reserved space
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because their own reserved space is
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occupied, legally or illegally. This includes visitor and admissions spaces.
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ADA Parking
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, certain spaces on campus are designated for parking only by vehicles bearing the State issued placard or license plate. These spaces are highlighted in red on the adjacent map.
The University is obligated to ensure these spaces are not occupied by unauthorized vehicles. As such, vehicles parked in these spaces for any amount of time without a placard displayed may incur a citation for Unauthorized Use of an ADA Space.
At their discretion, local law enforcement (Ramsey County Sheriff's Office) may also issue citations for vehicles parked in these areas without a placard displayed.
Motorcycle
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Parking
Motorcycles and mopeds
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may be parked on the sidewalks and concreted areas surrounding buildings, so long as they do not block a path of egress or maintenance access. Designated Motorcycle parking areas are located in the West Lot horseshoe, RC Dock, Lissner Lot, and North Village lot.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle racks are provided in several areas around campus. Bicycles are not to be parked
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inside buildings or locked to anything other than a bicycle rack. Failure to comply with this regulation
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may result in the bicycle being removed and impounded. Bicycles not claimed by the end of the school year will be forfeited.
Prohibited Vehicles
Bethel University prohibits the use and possession of the following motor vehicles on campus:
- All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility Terrain Vehicles (except by authorized personnel)
- Golf Carts (except by authorized personnel)
- Motorized boats (privately owned canoes and kayaks are allowed)
- Snowmobiles
- Jet-skies
- Minibikes
- Not street legal dirt bikes
Emergency Parking Situations
To obtain a short-term emergency exception to parking regulations, individuals may contact the Safety & Security department at 651-638-6400 concerning their situation. Vehicles will not be authorized to park in accessibility spaces, reserved spaces, blocking traffic or in fire lanes. The Safety & Security department reserves the right to deny any emergency parking request.
Vehicle Storage / Vehicle Break-Downs
Vehicles cannot be stored on campus for extended periods of time (e.g., over the summer). If a vehicle experiences a breakdown, it must be moved as soon as possible out of traffic (if necessary) and removed from campus within 24 hours. Vehicles with resident parking permits may
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remain on campus until the end of the school year. All vehicles, regardless of operating condition are liable to any lot closures (e.g., snow emergencies).
[1] This excludes parking for Heritage residence with current parking permits. Heritage residents are allowed to park in the first few (red painted) rows
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in the southeast corner of the lot.
[2] With the exception of motorcycles. See Motorcycle parking for further details.