Visitors

Departments hosting visitors to campus may request free visitor parking permits to provide to guests which are valid in Lots 41, 84, 93, 104, 125, 127, 148, & 201. Permit requests should be submitted to parking@ohio.edu with a minimum of 48 business hours notice by a university employee.  Individual visitor permits may be obtained by the visitor themselves, without 48 business hours notice between 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday at the Visitor Registration Center (log cabin at corner of Richland Avenue & South Shafer Street).

Departments may also purchase daily visitor permits to keep on hand. These permits are valid in any dark green or purple lot on campus, may be used for one day only as determined by the department, and are $5 per permit issued. A limit of 25 permits per quarter may be requested by each department. These permits are valid for one year from issuance date. All visitor permits for dark green and purple lots should be submitted to parking@ohio.edu by a university employee with a minimum of 48 business hours notice.

A campus map detailing lot locations can be accessed at http://www.ohio.edu/athens/parking/.

Parking Services will issue temporary visitor permits to parents and grandparents. However, the parent or grandparent must be present to obtain the permit. Visitor permits should be obtained at the Visitor Parking Registration Center which is housed in the log cabin at the corner of Richland Avenue and South Shafer Street. Visitors will be able to register their cars and obtain a free parking permit at this location. These visitor permits are valid in lots 41, 84, 93, 104, 109, 125, 127, 148, & 201. All listed lots will also be serviced by the Campus Area Transit System. The Visitor Parking Registration Center is open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM for permit issuance.

Visitor permits are not for use by current students or faculty/staff members. Abuse of these permits will result in a $105 fine, vehicle immobilization, and a referral to University Judiciaries.

Additional visitor parking is also available via the Baker University Center pay to park garage and meters located on campus. All fees must be paid when parking at a meter on campus. Please refer to http://www.facilities.ohiou.edu/parking/bucg_timedparking.htm for further information regarding Baker Center Garage rates and hours of operation.

Individuals visiting campus during evening or weekend hours may opt to utilize one of the following parking options:

The purple lots on campus require a specific Ohio University parking permit Monday-Friday 9 AM - 3 PM. These lots are open parking areas at all other times, provided the lot is not being used for special event parking. Individuals must park within a regular non-metered, non-restricted space within the lot.

The dark green lots on campus require a specific Ohio University parking permit Monday-Friday 7 AM - 5 PM. These lots are open parking areas at all other times, provided the lot is not being used for special event parking. Individuals must park within a regular non-metered, non-restricted space within the lot.

A map detailing lot colors and locations can be accessed at http://www.ohio.edu/athens/parking/.

Please contact Parking Services at 740-593-1917 for questions regarding visitor parking.

Vendors

What is a vendor?  Any individual, company, or  corporation that provides a product or service to the University.  This includes sales representatives, consultants, recruiters, contracted companies conducting business with Ohio University, etc. 

Ohio University has hundreds of vendors who park on campus at any given time.  Parking Services recognizes the important role each vendor plays and wishes to accommodate parking needs to the best of their ability.  However, with limited parking on the campus of Ohio University, it is essential the university have clear and concise policies and procedures to accommodate the vendors who have business on campus.

Parking Services will issue all vendor permits as needed.  All categories are required to purchase a permit unless current contract was agreed upon prior to January 1, 2009. Vendors must obtain their permit in person at the Parking Services office located at 100 Factory Street on West Green.  A business card and photo ID is required to obtain a vendor permit.  All outstanding parking violations must be paid prior to issuance of a permit. 

Types of vendors that conduct business on the Ohio University campus include:

A.  Vendors who perform services to university facilities in easily recognizable "branded/logo" vehicles. 

B.  Vendors who have service contracts with the University and conduct their business in unmarked vehicles. 

1. Because these companies have a service arrangement with the university, it is assumed that the volume or special discount that the university enjoys includes provisions to provide parking and access to the University. 
2. This access provision should be addressed in all future agreements and or contracts by university supervising departments, purchasing, or the contracting agency. 
3. The cost of a vendor permit will be clearly outlined to the vendor during contract negotiations to ensure provisions may be made to cover permit costs prior to agreement.  Parking Services must be informed of any contractual commitment concerning parking or access. 

C.  Vendors who drive box trucks, semi's, and other large delivery vehicles clearly marked with a company logo.

1. There are designated service and loading docks situated at each building on campus.  Delivery vehicles may park on these services/loading docks without a permit for a maximum of 30 minutes for delivery purposes.  Vehicles exceeding 30 minutes may receive a fine.  Personal vehicles may not park in a service and/or loading dock. 

Effective January 1, 2009, vendor permits must be purchased.  A limit of one permit will be issued per person.  Please see the Vendor Permit Fee Schedule.

Exceptions are:

1. Vendors who have a current contract with Ohio University signed prior to January 1, 2009.  Permits will be issued free of charge through the expiration of said contract.  Upon renewal of a new contract, permits must be purchased. 
2. Logo Vehicles, Box Trucks, and Semi's:  Vehicles clearly marked with a company logo may park on a service loading dock for delivery purposes only.  A maximum of 30 minutes is allowable within a loading dock for delivery purposes.  Exceeding 30 minutes will result in a fine; however, a permit is not required to park for 30 minutes provided the vehicle meets the criteria stated above.  Personal vehicles may not utilize a loading dock as a parking area.

During this transition, companies currently contracted with Ohio University will be issued permits free of charge in the purple lots on campus.

All Vendor Parking permits and access shall be as follows:

1. Permits will allow access to a dark green or purple lot.
2. Permits will be valid with an expiration date clearly noted.  It is the Vendor's responsibility to ensure a permit is renewed prior to the expiration date.  Expiration dates are determined by the vendor when purchased for up to a one-year period from the purchase date. 
3. Permits are not valid within metered spaces.  All fees must be paid at a meter.
4. Permits are not valid within the Baker University Center Garage.  All posted fees must be paid within the garage.
5. Vehicles displaying a vendor permit must be parked within a valid, legal space.  Please ensure a white line is clearly marked on each side of the vehicle when parking.  Parking at the end of a row, along curbs, in posted restricted spaces, or in areas not designated as a parking area is prohibited.

Departments may opt to purchase vendor permits ahead of time via an e-mailed request to parking@ohio.edu. Vendor permit requests should be submitted with the following information: Company Name, Company Address, Name of Individual Utilizing Permit, Requesting Department, & University Account Number for billing purposes. No refunds are issued for vendor permits - this includes failure to pick up a permit, therefore departments should use caution when requesting permits to ensure only those permits truly needed are being requested.

Questions regarding a Vendor permit may be addressed by calling Parking Services at 740-593-1917 or via e-mail at parking@ohio.edu

Contractors

What is a contractor?  Any individual, company, or corporation that has been hired by the University to perform construction and/or renovation or building repair, both externally and internally of Ohio University structures and infrastructures. 

Ohio University has hundreds of contractors who park on campus at any given time.  Parking Services recognizes the important role each contractor plays and wishes to accommodate parking needs to the best of their ability.  However, with limited parking on the campus of Ohio University, it is essential the university have clear and concise policies and procedures to accommodate the contractors who have business on campus.

Parking Services will issue all contractor permits as needed. Contractor permits should be requested at the Parking Services Office by a representative of the contracting company or the designated Project Manager. All permits must be paid in advance prior to issuance.  Parking Services accepts cash, check, or money order as form of payment for contractor permits. A photo ID and license plate information is required to obtain a permit. All outstanding parking violations must be paid prior to issuance of a permit -- NO EXCEPTIONS. Permits can be purchased/obtained Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Effective January 1, 2009, contractor permits must be purchased.  Please see the Contractor Permit Fee Schedule for rates .  Exceptions are:

1. Contractors who have a current contract with Ohio University signed prior to January 1, 2009.  Permits will be issued free of charge through the expiration of said contract.  Upon renewal of a new contract, permits must be purchased. 

During this transition, permits issued free of charge will be valid in the purple lots only. 

All Contractor Parking permits and access shall be as follows:

1. Permits will allow access to a dark green or purple lot (unless otherwise noted due to a special parking arrangement).
2. Permits will be valid with an expiration date clearly noted.  It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure a permit is renewed prior to the expiration date.  Expiration dates are determined by the contractor when purchased for up to a one-year period from the purchase date. 
3. Permits are not valid within metered spaces.  All fees must be paid at a meter.
4. Permits are not valid within the Baker University Center Garage.  All posted fees must be paid within the garage.
5. Vehicles displaying a contractor permit must be parked within a valid, legal space.  Please ensure a white line is clearly marked on each side of the vehicle when parking.  Parking at the end of a row, along curbs, posted restricted spaces, or in areas not designated as a parking area is prohibited, unless specifically noted otherwise on an any area permit. 
6. Contractors working on construction projects with designated parking zones such as fenced in lay down areas, work areas, or any area that is not clearly marked as a parking lot will be required to obtain a permit for parking within those specific areas on campus.
7. The permit access provision should be addressed in all future agreements and/or contracts by university supervising departments, purchasing, or the contracting agency.
8. The cost of a contractor permit will be clearly outlined to the contractor during contract negotiations to ensure provisions may be made to cover permit costs prior to agreement. Parking Services must be informed of any contractual commitment concerning parking or access. Parking within dark green and purple lots falls under the dark green and purple pricing structure, parking within any other area on campus falls under the any lot/area pricing structure. Permits must clearly state the designated areas needed.

Departments may opt to purchase contractor permits ahead of time via an e-mailed request to parking@ohio.edu. Contractor permit requests should be submitted with the following information: Company Name, Company Address, Name of Individual Utilizing Permit, Requesting Department, & University Account Number for billing purposes. No refunds are issued for contractor permits - this includes failure to pick up a permit, therefore departments should use caution when requesting permits to ensure only those permits truly needed are being requested.

Questions regarding a Contractor permit may be addressed by calling Parking Services at 740-593-1917 or via e-mail at parking@ohio.edu