PARKING

Custodial and Maintenance

Please send an e-mail to facilities@sciarc.edu for any facilities or janitorial issues. We are committed to addressing all issues within a reasonable amount of time.

If a student has trash that needs to be removed from their studio, they should place it in an appropriate trash receptacle. There are recycling bins located throughout the school. SCI-Arc asks that students recycle, keep their studios clean, and inform the custodial crew of what needs to be removed and what needs to stay. Students must not dispose of batteries, e-waste, or other potentially hazardous chemicals in the trash bins, and should consult with SCI-Arc Facilities or the maintenance crew for appropriate disposal options.

Restrooms

Students should not use restroom sinks or the sink next to the vending machines to clean up after projects. The plumbing in this building is old and washing certain types of products and materials down these drains will easily cause clogs. No material or product, including coffee and water, can be disposed of in urinals. Hazardous waste and chemicals must be disposed of in the appropriate barrels located outside of the Shop.

Vending Machines

Vending machines are located on the center of campus just north of the Keck Lecture Hall. Refunds due to machine malfunctions by the vending machines are issued by Facilities during normal business hours.

PARKING

Any vehicle parked, operated, or driven on campus shall be solely at the risk of the owner/operator. SCI-Arc assumes no liability or responsibility whatsoever for any damage to or theft from any vehicle parked at or driven onto any SCI-Arc facilities. Acceptance of parking privileges (e.g. purchasing a pass or permit) constitutes owner/operator agreement to hold SCI-Arc blameless for any loss or damage to their vehicle and its accessories, attachments, or contents, as a result of fire, theft, vandalism, collision, or any other cause.

Students who wish to park in the Merrick Lot are required to purchase a parking permit each term/semester. This permit should be adhered to the inside of the windshield, not placed on the dashboard. If a student does not clearly display a current SCI-Arc parking permit, their vehicle may be ticketed by the City of Los Angeles parking enforcement and subject to towing.

Possession of a valid parking permit does not guarantee that a space will be available in the lot at all times and parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking at SCI-Arc is limited, and accommodations for special events, construction activity, etc. may occasionally prevent the parking lot from being available.

Registration of Vehicles and Parking Regulations

· To be legally parked on SCI-Arc property at any time, one must display a current SCI-Arc parking permit—this policy applies to ALL students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

· Only currently enrolled students may purchase a permit. · Permits will be issued for passenger cars (at a cost of $150 per term) and motorcycles (at a cost of $75 per term) which fit within a single marked parking space. Vehicles which do not fit within a single space are not permitted in the lot without prior written approval from the Facilities

Manager.

· A permit is valid from the first day of the academic term through the day before the start of the next term.

· GRACE PERIOD: Following the Add/Drop period for each semester, all student vehicles in the lot must clearly display a current parking permit. Vehicles not displaying a current permit will be subject to ticketing by the City of Los Angeles, towing, and/or referral to the Director’s Office.

· One permit (for up to 2 vehicles) may be issued per registered student.

· A parking permit must not be affixed to a motor vehicle other than the one for which it was issued; permits should not be altered or defaced.

· Any vehicle parked in drive aisles, walkways, in designated handicap spaces (or the access aisles adjacent to them) without a state issued handicap parking permit, or spaces reserved for visitors, faculty, or staff is subject to ticketing and/or towing at the owner’s expense.

· Motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters must be parked in designated motorcycle parking areas and must display a valid motorcycle parking permit. Automobile permits may be affixed to motorcycles to allow parking in spaces designated for automobiles.

· The parking lot is intended for regular coming and going of vehicles and not for long-term storage.

· Long-term storage beyond the winter, spring, and summer breaks is not permitted. If a student plans to be away for an extended period and is currently enrolled, they must consult with the Facilities Manager before leaving campus.

Fines and Penalties

· In addition to any fines which may be levied by governmental parking enforcement agencies, SCI-Arc may impose additional penalties for violations of the school vehicle regulations.