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Parking at PCC
Parking Fees
| FEE NAME | SEMESTER AMOUNT | INTERSESSION AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| PCC Daily Permit | $ 2.00 per day | $ 2.00 per day |
| PCC Semester Permit | $64.00 | $20.00 |
| PCC Motorcycle Permit | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CEC Daily Permit | $ 2.00 per day | $ 2.00 per day |
| CEC Semester Permit | $48.00 | $15.00 |
| CEC Motorcycle Permit | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Parking Refund Processing Fee | $ 5.00 | $ 5.00 |
| Online Parking Permit Surcharge | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Note: All parking fees are subject to change. All parking on campus is by parking permit only, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The purchase of a semester or intersession parking permit does not guarantee you a parking space. Restrictions apply to CEC permits - see below.
Purchasing Parking Permits
Order Parking Permits online! With Parking Plus
Students:
Log into Lancerlink - Other Student Services:
https://lancerlink.pasadena.edu/student_login.htm
Employees: (Staff Permits purchased online only)
Log into: http://mis.pasadena.edu
You will need:
- A current Student or Staff LancerCard ID
- Last 8 numbers on the LancerCard ID
- A valid Credit or Debit Card
- Valid e-mail address
Your parking permit will be sent by mail to the address you supplied.
You may print a 5 day temporary pass at the end of the online transaction, to display on your dashboard until the actual parking permit arrives.
If you have any problems, call the 800 number provided at the Credentials site, or contact the Police and Safety office in B 210.
Students Only: Purchase Parking Permits on Campus
You will need:
- A current Student LancerCard ID Must be presented - No Exceptions
- Students: Enrollment Receipt (available at https://lancerlink.pasadena.edu/student_login.htm)
- Exact Cash, Check or Credit Card
to purchase parking permits at the 411 Trolley located in the Quad
| Trolley Hours | |||
| Mon - Tue | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Room QUAD | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Room QUAD | |
CEC permits may be purchased online, or in-person at the CEC Registration office.
Parking Policies
Enforcement
Laws governed under the California Vehicle Code, Los Angeles County ordinances, City of Pasadena Municipal Code statues and and the parking regulations established by the Pasadena Area Community College District are in effect at all times. Under the authority of California Vehicle Code section 21113 (a), parking enforcement is by citation.
In effect 24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays
Daily Parking
- All students and visitors are required to have and display a valid Pasadena City College parking permit to park a motor vehicle in the student/general parking lots.
- One day parking permits are available from the parking permit machines located in every parking lot.
- Parking permit dispensers accept coins or $1 bills.
- Daily parking permits are to be displayed on the dashboard with the parking permit date and time facing the front windshield.
- Visitors coming for the once a month flea market event are also required to purchase a daily parking permit.
- Any vehicle displaying a lost/stolen, forged/altered parking permit is subject to a fine and may be booted or towed at the owner's expense. Violators may be arrested and prosecuted.
Motorcycle Parking
Motorcycle parking permit is good for an entire semester or intersession, day or evening. Motorcycles can only park in special motorcycle parking spaces located on the first level of Lots 4 and 5.
Community Education Center (CEC) (map)
- Students may purchase semester or intersession parking permits for parking at the Community Education Center can be purchased online: Log into Lancerlink - Other Student Services: https://lancerlink.pasadena.edu/student_login.htm
- If registering in-person, permits can be purchased at the CEC Registration Office or on the main PCC campus at the 411 Trolley in the Quad.
- A free shuttle service is available to and from campuses.
NOTE: CEC Parking Permits NOT valid for parking on the PCC campus.
Handicapped Parking
Handicap parking areas are strictly and always enforced. A vehicle shall not be parked or occupy a parking space that is designated as a handicap parking space unless that vehicle displays a handicap placard, or a handicap license plate issued by the DMV, and a current daily or semester parking permit. A person shall not use such a plate or placard for the purpose of parking unless the person is disabled, or the driver of a vehicle in which a disabled person is a passenger. Misuse of placard may result in, but are not limited to, the confiscation, citation, removal of the vehicle, and or arrest. Misuse of placard is describe in section 4461(C) of the California Vehicle Code and is classified as a misdemeanor.
Students with a valid Disabled Person placard may park in any student or staff lot, however a valid PCC parking permit is needed (see regular fees above).
Staff
All faculty and staff members are required to have and display a valid Pasadena City College staff parking permit. Staff parking permits are valid only in the staff parking lots.
General Parking Policies
- For the first three weeks of the semester, plan to arrive at the campus at least one hour prior to the start of your class.
- All parking on campus is by parking permit only.
- Parking permits must be clearly visible on the lower corner of vehicle's windshield on the driver's side.
- Park only in STUDENT PARKING designated lots.
- Park your car within the painted lines.
- You may purchase your Parking Permit online at anytime (see above) or in-person at the 411 Trolley in the Quad by presenting your printed enrollment fee receipt and your student LancerCard ID.
- PCC semester permits are valid for parking at the Community Education Center. Alternately, PCC students may purchase a CEC semester parking permit (for a slightly lower cost--see fee list above), park at the CEC and travel to PCC on the free shuttle.
- CEC semester parking permits are NOT valid for parking on the main PCC campus.
- Refunds for Parking Permits are processed at Police and Safety, B210.
- THE COLLEGE OVERSELLS SEMESTER AND INTERSESSION PERMITS. The purchase of a semester parking permit does not guarantee you a parking space.The college is not responsible for lost or stolen permits.
- LOCK YOUR CAR.
- Lost permits are replaced at the original purchase price.
- PARKING TICKETS can be paid at the Police Station B210 (map), or online at www.paymycite.com.
- Handicapped Parking - Students with valid handicap parking placards may park in any student or staff parking lot with a valid PCC permit. Marked stalls can be found in lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
- Car alarms are required to be deactivated in the structures due to excessive noise (21113(a) 830). Vehicles found with activating alarms may receive a parking citation.
- Immediately report the theft of a Pasadena City College parking permit to the Police and Safety Services. A police report will be taken and the parking permit ID number will be placed in the stolen parking permit database. The individual may purchase a replacement parking permit from the 411 Trolley in the Quad or online.
- Motor vehicles shall not be parked/stopped:
- Overnight on campus (except by special permission granted by Pasadena City College Police and Safety Services. Obtain Overnight/Weekend Parking Request Form from Police and Safety, B210;
- In a space painted with multiple diagonal markings;
- Along curbs that are painted red or are painted to restrict zones, exclusive of loading passenger zones, which must be used for the purposes intended.
Towing and Booting
Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22651.7 C.V.C.,
- A vehicle may be impounded when it is found parked on campus and has (5) five or more outstanding parking violations.
- Once the vehicle has been impounded or towed, it will not be released until all outstanding parking violations have been paid in full.
- All impound and storage costs associated with the impound will be responsibility of the vehicle owner.
- Under California Vehicle code Section 22651 O. (1) C.V.C., vehicle may also be booted or impounded if found parked on campus with an expired California vehicle registration.
Liability
Pasadena City College District shall not be liable under any circumstances for the loss or damage caused to any vehicle parked on any District properties.