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OFF-CAMPUS PARKING (College of Arts and Sciences Fredericksburg Campus & CGPS Stafford Campu

 

Off campus parking is regulated by the City of Fredericksburg for the Fredericksburg Campus and by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office for the CGPS Stafford Campus. Off campus parking is enforced by both the local jurisdictions and the University Police. Complete details of the governing ordinances can be obtained from the Fredericksburg Police Department or Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

 

RESIDENTIAL PARKING (College of Arts and Sciences Fredericksburg Campus)

Residential students are prohibited by Fredericksburg City Ordinance Sec.58-174 from parking on City streets adjacent, parallel, or perpendicular to the University. This area is designated as "College Heights" or the "Restricted Zone." This ordinance applies 24 every day, year round. There is one exception for residential student parking, Hanover Street (Battleground side ONLY) from High St. to Sunken Rd

 

COMMUTER PARKING (College of Arts and Sciences Fredericksburg Campus)

Commuter students are prohibited by Fredericksburg City Ordinance Sec. 58-173 from parking on any city streets in the "Restricted Zone" between 8:30 AM Monday and 4:00 PM Friday.

There are two exceptions for commuter student parking:

  • College Avenue (BOTH sides) from William St. to Rt. 1
  • Hanover Street (Battleground side ONLY) from High St. to Sunken Rd.

 

UNIVERSITY STUDENTS RESIDING IN THE "COLLEGE HEIGHTS / RESTRICTED ZONE"

The Fredericksburg Police Department has updated its policy regarding residential and other parking permits. Beginning July 22, 2008, all residential parking permits will have an expiration date. The Police Department has begun enforcement of the new permit requirement in the "College Heights / Restrictive Zone" neighborhood

 

Explanation of decals and expirations:

  • Yellow - For residents of College Heights, including UMW students, who live on streets posted with signs that read: "Residential Permit Parking Only". Expiration date: July 31, 2010.
  • Green - For UMW students who live in College Heights on streets that are NOT posted with signs that read "Residential Permit Parking Only". Expiration Date: July 31, 2009.

 

How to Obtain a New Parking Decal:

Permits must be obtained from the Records Division at Police Headquarters, 2200 Cowan Blvd. The Records Division is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Residents must present a photo ID and a copy of the vehicle registration for every vehicle that requires a permit. If the ID and vehicle registration do not display the pertinent city address, the resident must provide proof of residency (i.e. copy of lease, utility bill, proper bill of sale).

The parking decals are FREE.

 

UMW Police PatchAny questions, comments or concerns in reference to Police procedure, policy, regulations or other similar items, email Police Chief James Snipes at jsnipes@umw. edu