Parking

Parking Permit Information

Anyone who parks any motor vehicle on campus (except motorcycles) during day and evening hours is required to have a parking permit. Parking permits are not required in the student parking lots on weekends or holidays.

Semester Permits

Students can purchase a semester-long permit for a fee of $35. This is a Rear View Mirror Hanging Permit, which is transferable from vehicle to vehicle. Permits are sold in the Cañada College Business Office located in Building 9, Room 119, which is open from 8am to 3:30pm, Monday- Fridays. The office is open the first two weeks of the semester until 8pm, Monday through Thursday.

Hanging permits must be hung on the rear view mirror of the vehicle in plain sight with the permit number showing.

Daily Permits

Daily permits may be purchased for $2 per day at dispensers located near the student parking areas:

On the left side of the main entrance road before the top of the hill.
On the right side of the main entrance road past the top of the hill, across from the gymnasium building.
At the tennis court parking lot.

All machines are painted red and are monitored daily. Daily permits are valid in any student lot for the entire day. Daily permits must be displayed on the dashboard in plain sight at all times.

Motorcycles

Motorcycles do not require a permit, but must be parked in the designated motorcycle parking area located in lot 6 across from the loading dock of the gymnasium.

Lost & Stolen Permits

If you lose your semester Parking Permit you must purchase a new permit at full price. If your permit is stolen, you may present documentation of the theft (ex: police report of stolen vehicle) with a completed Stolen Permit Form (available at the Business Office) to the Vice President of Student Services office (Building 8, Room 308) to have another permit issued at no charge.

Parking Enforcement

Parking enforcement begins with the start of classes. During the first two weeks of classes, warnings will be issued for most violations. This grace period does not apply to staff lots and other restricted areas.

Disabled Student Parking

Spaces painted blue and/or marked with the disabled logo are reserved for those persons with a CA disabled placard, license plate, or holders of disabled (DP) decals. Students with temporary ambulatory disabilities who do not have a placard may receive special parking consideration by contacting the Director of DSP&S, Bldg. 5, Room 207.

Parking Availability

Parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Parking is a privilege that is issued by permit for a fee. Students may park in lots 1, 3, 6, or 7. Students may not park in staff lots 2, 5, and 8 or in the visitor lot 4. Students may park in Staff Lot 8 AFTER 1:00 pm, but ONLY in spaces that are not designated for STAFF ONLY. Cañada College and the San Mateo County Community College District are not liable for vandalism, theft, or accidents. Use of campus parking facilities is at the user's risk. Any vehicle incidents should be reported immediately to the Campus Security Office, Building 13, Room 28, 306-3420 or to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

Parking Citations

Citations will be issued for:

Failing to display permit on rear view mirror in plain sight (Hanging permit) or on dashboard (daily permit);
Displaying an expired permit;
Parking in a staff lot;
Parking in marked red or yellow or white zones, visitor areas or designated handicapped-parking spaces;
Leaving vehicle in loading zone; and
Any violations of California Vehicle Regulations.

If you have received a citation and want to file an appeal, you must do so within 3 business days of receiving the citation. You must complete a Request for Citation Dismissal form, available from the Business or Security Office and submit it to the Security Office, Building 13, Room 28. You will be notified by mail regarding the status of your appeal.

The county will send one courtesy notice of the citation if there has not been an appeal filed within the 3-business day limit, and for all other uncontested citations.

Cañada College Business Office
Building 9, Room 119
(650) 306-3270
Monday through Friday
8am to 3:30 pm

Cañada College Campus Security
Building 13, Room 28
(650) 306-3420

Cañada College Campus Security Officers are Deputized San Mateo County Sheriff Officers and will enforce all CA Vehicle Regulations.