Section 516-12-400. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases mean:

(1) "All lot permit assignment." A parking lot assignment that allows the driver access to campus from a majority of all university parking lots with exceptions. Exceptions are identified on the guidelines issued and are subject to change annually, unless impact to the lot or the campus warrants an earlier change.

(2) "Appeals board." The board that hears citation and notice of infraction appeals for parking, impoundment, bicycle, and skateboard violations.

(3) "Area designator." A tag affixed to a permit indicating a parking lot assignment for a vehicle.

(4) "Automobile." Any motorized vehicle having four or more wheels.

(5) "Board." The board of trustees of Western Washington University.

(6) "Campus." All state lands devoted to the educational or research activities of the university.

(7) "Disability space." A parking space identified with a sign bearing the international disability symbol that is restricted at all hours to use by vehicles displaying both a valid WWU parking permit and WWU disability parking permit.

(8) "Electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD)." A self-balancing device with two wheels not in tandem, designed to transport only one person by an electric propulsion system with an average power of seven hundred fifty watts (one horsepower) having a maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a propulsion system while ridden by an operator weighing one hundred seventy pounds, of less than twenty miles per hour. This term is intended to include other similar devices as defined in RCW 46.04.304 as now or hereafter amended.

(9) "Employee." Any individual appointed to the faculty, staff, or administration of the university.

(10) "Habitual offender." The driver of a vehicle license number or permit number accruing eight or more paid or unpaid parking citations within a twelve-month period.

(11) "Holiday" or "university holiday." A day designated by the university as a holiday or university holiday. Intersession or quarter breaks are not considered holidays. See definition of intersession.

(12) "Impoundment." The status of a vehicle that has been seized and kept in legal custody by either being immobilized with a wheel lock device or towed from campus.

(13) "Intersession." A period of time in which classes or final exams are not in session. University business offices are open during this time, except during holidays.

(14) "Loading zone." A space in which parking is allowed for a specific time period and which is identified by signage as a loading zone.

(15) "Meter feeding." Purchase of additional time beyond the time limit posted on the parking meters. This practice is prohibited since use of meters is intended to serve short-term parking needs.

(16) "Metered parking." A parking space where drivers pay to park for a specified time period. Drivers pay to park in the space for a length of time by purchasing time at a meter or pay box.

(17) "Motor vehicle" or "vehicle." Every vehicle that is self-propelled; for example cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Motor vehicle includes a neighborhood electric vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.357. Motor vehicle also includes a medium-speed electric vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.295. Electric personal assistive mobility devices and power wheelchairs are not considered motor vehicles.

(18) "Motorcycle." A motor vehicle designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground on which the driver rides astride the motor unit or power train and is designed to be steered with a handle bar, but excluding a farm tractor, a power wheelchair, an electric personal assistive mobility device, and a moped. Refer to chapter 516-13 WAC for further information.

(19) "Parking services." A unit of the public safety department responsible for the parking on campus property.

(20) "Pass." An event parking pass issued by the university, a university bus pass issued by Whatcom transportation authority and distributed by the university, or other valid parking pass issued by parking services.

(21) "Pay station." An automatic kiosk that issues parking permits from a free-standing, unattended machine.

(22) "Pedestrian." Any person who is afoot or who is using a wheelchair, a powered wheelchair, or a powered scooter for persons with disabilities.

(23) "Permit." An unexpired parking permit issued by parking services and properly displayed on a vehicle.

(24) "President." The president of Western Washington University.

(25) "Prohibited areas." Areas other than those designated for parking or a roadway.

(26) "Public safety department." The office consisting of parking services, university police, lockshop, and sustainable transportation.

(27) "Public safety director." The person appointed public safety director of the university by the president or designee.

(28) "Registered volunteer." An individual who is registered with the university's human resources department to perform assigned or authorized volunteer duties as determined by a department of the university.

(29) "Student." Any person enrolled in the university as a student.

(30) "University." Western Washington University.

(31) "University business assignment." A parking assignment that allows the driver access to specific lots on campus. The specific lots are identified on the guidelines issued and are subject to change annually, unless impact to the lot warrants a change.

(32) "Visitors." People physically present on campus who are not employees, registered volunteers, or students.

(33) "Walk zone." Any area designated by signs or symbols as a place where bicycles, skateboards, and other regulated devices cannot be ridden during specified periods.

(34) "Wheelstop." A cement or metal barrier used to define a parking space.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12) and 28B.10.560. WSR 10-15-021, § 516-12-400, filed 7/9/10, effective 8/9/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 02-07-045, § 516-12-400, filed 3/14/02, effective 4/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120. WSR 97-17-052, § 516-12-400, filed 8/15/97, effective 9/15/97; WSR 96-14-006, § 516-12-400, filed 6/20/96, effective 7/21/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 95-09-047, § 516-12-400, filed 4/17/95, effective 5/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(11). WSR 92-06-068 (Order 92-01), § 516-12-400, filed 3/3/92, effective 3/31/92; WSR 87-18-001 (Resolution No. 6-04-87), § 516-12-400, filed 8/20/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.560. WSR 85-14-098 (Resolution No. 85-05), § 516-12-400, filed 7/2/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(11). WSR 83-14-014 (Order 6-02-83, Motion No. 6-02-83), § 516-12-400, filed 6/28/83, effective 9/19/83.]

RCW 28B.35.120(12) and 28B.10.560. WSR 10-15-021, § 516-12-400, filed 7/9/10, effective 8/9/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 02-07-045, § 516-12-400, filed 3/14/02, effective 4/14/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120. WSR 97-17-052, § 516-12-400, filed 8/15/97, effective 9/15/97; WSR 96-14-006, § 516-12-400, filed 6/20/96, effective 7/21/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(12). WSR 95-09-047, § 516-12-400, filed 4/17/95, effective 5/18/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(11). WSR 92-06-068 (Order 92-01), § 516-12-400, filed 3/3/92, effective 3/31/92; WSR 87-18-001 (Resolution No. 6-04-87), § 516-12-400, filed 8/20/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.560. WSR 85-14-098 (Resolution No. 85-05), § 516-12-400, filed 7/2/85. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.35.120(11). WSR 83-14-014 (Order 6-02-83, Motion No. 6-02-83), § 516-12-400, filed 6/28/83, effective 9/19/83.

Rules

516-13,