Annual Base Lot Parking Permits

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Policy Number:
UW-6112
Old Policy Number:
TS-17
Responsible Office:
Transportation Services

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

Annual base lot permits are available for faculty, staff, and students with a valid UW Wiscard/UW Health ID whose work address is on campus. All faculty, staff, students, and visitors are required to pay for parking a vehicle in a controlled parking garage, ramp, or lot on campus. UW-Madison Transportation Services is authorized to charge for parking under Wis. Stat. § 346.50(2a). 

Scope:

Faculty, staff, and students.

Policy:

Policy

  • Faculty and staff with a valid UW Wiscard/UW Health ID must apply online annually for an annual base lot assignment.
  • Annual base lot permits may not be transferred or sold.
  • Annual base lot permits must be properly displayed and correct license plate numbers must be on file with UW-Madison Transportation Services.
  • One (1) Permit (hangtag) will be issued per annual base lot parking assignment.
  • Permit exchange fee will be charged for annual base lot exchanges within the same parking year.
  • The permit must be hung from the vehicle’s rearview mirror or displayed in a plastic pouch on the inside lower left-hand corner of the windshield. Remove all items from the mirror or window that block view of the permit. The full permit must be visible when the vehicle is parked on campus. An acrylic holder (shield) is available for permit holders with registered motorcycles, convertibles, or mopeds to secure the permit to the vehicle.
  • The permit holder is responsible for returning the permit and notifying UW-Madison Transportation Services when employment is terminated or the annual parking assignment is no longer needed. The permit holder will be charged for each day the permit is assigned to them. Refunds or payroll deduction cancellations may only be processed on current year permits and will not be processed until the permit is returned to UW-Madison Transportation Services. Cancellation forms can be found online and at all Transportation Services offices.
  • Permit holder is responsible for proper use of the permit, including the hangtag, pin codes, RFID stickers, and other access credentials, to enter gated lots. UW-Madison Transportation Services collects information from the gate system and staff are not authorized to raise the gate for customers, except on those occasions where the gate system is malfunctioning.
  • Annual base lot permit holders may receive a maximum of three (3) temporary parking permits per parking year. Each temporary permit may not exceed one day.
  • Customers should only have one valid Transportation Services permit in their vehicle at any time. If a customer has more than one permit in their vehicle and multiple permits are charged by the gate equipment in Transportation Services ramps, Transportation Services will not be responsible for refunds of double charges or value deductions to those permits.

Restrictions

  • Snow removal restriction for the period beginning November 15 through March 15:
  • Permits are not valid in restricted areas, such as: fire lanes, timed parking stalls, reserved stalls, disabled stalls without a state DOT permit, disabled stall access aisles, loading zones, construction areas, sidewalks, driveways, and grass areas. Unless otherwise noted, those parking with permits in restricted areas may be subject to citation and/or tow at the owner’s expense.
  • UW-Madison Transportation Services has the right to reserve lots/ramps for event parking on campus. Parking may be sold in advance or at the lot entrance on a first-come basis. Permit holders may be relocated. Lots restricted for an event will be posted at lot entrances and/or lot restrictions will be emailed to permit holders who will be affected by an event whenever possible.
  • UW-Madison Transportation Services has the authority to close a lot for construction, maintenance, or safety issues. Permit holders will be notified in advance of lot closures, whenever possible. Permit holders may be relocated at any time.
  • If your assigned lot is full, park in a permit stall in the next closest non-gated lot. You must immediately report to UW-Madison Transportation Services which lot is full, your vehicle information, and the reason for relocating.
  • Permit holders may only park one vehicle with a permit on campus at a time.
  • You must pay all citations and other unpaid fees due to UW-Madison Transportation Services before applying for or accepting a permit assignment.
  • Report lost/stolen permits or passes to UW-Madison Transportation Services immediately. Customers may be assessed a fee for replacing lost or stolen permits.
  • Vehicles using altered or counterfeit permits are subject to citation and tow at the owner's expense.
  • Vehicles may not be stored (parked) in a parking facility without exiting for more than 72 hours without permission from UW-Madison Transportation Services. Stored vehicles may be subject to citation and/or tow at the owner's expense.
  • Failure to follow UW-Madison Transportation Services policies may result in revoked parking privileges.

Special Base Lot Restrictions

  • Lot 53 – Restricted to Heating Plant staff only.
  • Lot 72 – Restricted to Heating Plant staff only.
  • Lot 11 – Restricted to staff approved by the Chancellor’s Office.
  • Lot 23 – Restricted to System Admin or L&S staff approved by the Unit Transportation Coordinator.
  • Lot 65 – Restricted to WARF staff only.
Related UW-Madison Policies:
Related UW–Madison Documents, Web Pages, or Other Resources:

Policy Administration

Approval Authority:
Assistant Vice Chancellor of UW-Madison Transportation Services
Policy Manager:
Director of Parking Operations
Contact:
Director of Parking Operations -- Tanara Teal-Tate, tanara.tealtate@wisc.edu, (608) 263-9591
Effective Date:
04-01-2001
Revised Dates:

03-01-2002, 03-01-2003, 03-01-2004, 03-01-2005, 03-01-2006, 03-01-2007,05-19-2022, 10-06-2022

Retrieved:
02-06-2023 13:52:29