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been requested by another patron. Patrons may renewmaterials
online, in person, or by phone by calling in with their TMCC ID
barcode number.
RETURNING MATERIAL
• All material must be returned to the branch fromwhich
it was originally borrowed. There is no guaranteed return of
material to the original branch by the library.
• Patrons with library materials that are ten days overdue
will receive a letter requesting that the material be returned.
Material that is not returned or is returned damaged will result
in a replacement fine.
• Replacement fines for lost or damaged items must
be paid by bringing a copy of the fine letter to the Controller’s
Office in RDMT 318. The patron must bring a receipt showing
payment in full back to the library in order for his or her account
with the library to be cleared.
Appendix I
Traffic and Parking Regulations
Introduction
1. The provisions of the TMCC Parking Code, hereinafter
referred to as the Code, are adopted for the purpose of
promoting safe and orderly parking within the boundaries of
the Truckee Meadows Community College main campus, its
satellite centers; or grounds and properties owned, operated, or
controlled by TMCC.
2. All parking provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes and
Reno Municipal Code are expressly applicable on the College
except for those provisions, which by their very nature have no
application.
3. Parking of motor vehicles on the College is limited to
specially designated areas set forth in the articles of this code.
Vehicle registration is required. Vehicles parked in violation of
this code are subject to fines, booting, and towing.
4. All persons who enter the College are charged with
knowing the provisions of the Code and are subject to the
penalties for violations of such provisions.
5. All current provisions of the TMCC Parking Code shall
be maintained for public inspection at all times at the TMCC
Police Department, the President’s Office, and the Academic
Affairs and Student Affairs Office.
Purpose Statement
The following parking rules and regulations are adopted by
the College to facilitate parking and to provide for the safety
of all persons at Truckee Meadows Community College. These
rules and regulations are in effect at all times.
Article I - Enforcement
101: AUTHORITY
NRS 289.350 – Members of Police Department of University
and Community College System of Nevada grants TMCC police
officers powers within the confines and along the perimeter of
College property. TMCC authorizes TMCC Police Department
to issue parking citations within its boundaries. All duly sworn
officers of the TMCC Police Department may enforce the
provisions of these articles, or other such persons as assigned by
the Chief of Police. Said citations may be issued for violations of:
1. Regulations set forth by TMCC.
2. All applicable provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes
and Reno Municipal Code relating to the parking of vehicles.
All TMCC Parking citations shall include a warning, which
states: “Repeated violations may result in the immobilizing or
towing of the vehicle.”
Article II - Parking Regulations
201: CURB COLORS - DEFINED
Painted curbs are an indication of restricted parking and
the color of the curb denotes the type of parking allowed. The
following color code is adopted:
Red Zone: Indicates no parking or stopping at any time
whether the vehicle is attended or not.
Yellow Zone: Indicates an area for the loading and unloading
of vehicles and the parking of service vehicles.
Blue Zone: Indicates parking spaces designed to enable
access to persons with disabilities. These spaces are hereinafter
referred to as “Handicapped Parking Spaces.” These spaces are
marked pursuant to NRS 484.408 - Parking space designated
for handicapped: Signs; Required plates, stickers or placards for
parking.
201A: RED ZONE
No person shall park or stop any vehicle, whether attended or
not, in any area where the curb is painted red.
201 B: YELLOW ZONE
No person shall park, stop, or leave unattended any vehicle in
a yellow zone, unless the person is actively engaged in loading
or unloading activities. Any person who engages in loading or
unloading activities in a loading zone must have the vehicle
emergency flashers operating and shall not leave the vehicle
unattended for more than 30 minutes.
201C: BLUE ZONE
No person shall park, stop, or leave unattended any vehicle in
a Handicapped Parking Space without displaying valid placard,
disabled person’s, or disabled veteran’s license plate issued by
the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
202: BLOCKING TRAFFIC LANE
No person shall park or leave standing a motor vehicle
blocking traffic lanes on any campus roadway or parking lot.
203: PARKING IN AREAS NOT DESIGNED FOR PARKING
No person shall park or leave standing a motor vehicle
anywhere on the campus that is not designed for parking (e.g.,
sidewalk, pathway, unimproved land, or landscaped area).
204: “NO PARKING” ZONE
No person shall park or leave standing a motor vehicle
whether attended or unattended in any area posted or marked
“No Parking.”
205: DUTY TO OBEY SIGNS
When signs or markings prohibiting or limiting parking are
erected on any road, street, or area, no person shall park or leave
standing any vehicle upon such street, road, or area in violation
of such sign or marking.
206: BLOCKING GATE OR DRIVE
No person shall park or leave standing a motor vehicle in
front of, or in any way blocking any access gate or driveway on
campus.
207: MOTORCYCLE PARKING
Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and bicycles shall be parked
in designated motorcycle and bicycle parking areas only.
208: PARKING WITHIN LANE
All vehicles shall be parked within a designated parking stall.