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Wenatchee Campus Parking Changes

Changes to WVC's parking permit system have arrived for fall quarter 2024. WVC is switching to HONK, a mobile parking permit system, instead of physical hanging permits. Drivers will need to scan a QR code that is available on parking lot signage and on the image below, create an account, input their license plate number, and purchase a permit.   You can also visit the HONK website to purchase your permit.

Image showing QR code to access the HONK mobile parking permit system

For fuel efficient, senior citizen, dorm, and employee reserved parking, please see the WVC Cashier on the first floor of Wenatchi Hall.


Parking Lot Construction Updates

Due to City of Wenatchee stormwater improvements, all parking lots to the north of Wells House and Brown Library are closed.
 - Alternative parking areas are available, including the Knights Hall lot. 
 - Free parking is available at the Armory and Sage Hills Church (on Fifth Street) on a temporary basis.
 - These closures are expected to last until Oct. 25.
 - Once infrastructure improvements have been completed in these areas, the city will return to pave and stripe the lots, so future closures will occur. Those will be announced at a later time.
Updated Oct. 15, 2024

 

Parking Map

Attention: Parking permits or daily visitor permits are required to park in campus parking lots. See below for free parking options.  Parking permits can be purchased through our new parking system, HONK.  Signs in all campus lots have a QR to scan, create an account, enter your licene plate number and purchase a permit.   

Wenatchee Valley College parking map showing permit and free parking areas

 

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Parking facilities at Wenatchee Valley College are provided for the convenience of students and staff. The traffic and parking regulations established are for the safety and convenience of pedestrians and drivers and to ensure orderly operation.

Vehicle Registration and Parking Permits

No person shall park or leave any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, in a designated parking area of Wenatchee Valley College, other than visitor parking, without a valid parking permit.

Discounted Parking Permits for Electric or Hybrid Vehicles

Wenatchee Valley College is offering discounted parking permits for WVC students and employees registering electric or hybrid vehicles. To qualify for the reduced parking permit, drivers need to bring their state-issued vehicle registration showing that they have a hybrid or electric vehicle.

Fuel-efficient (hybrid/electric) permit rates:

  • STUDENT: $20/quarter or NON-REFUNDABLE $60/year
  • EMPLOYEE: $20/quarter, $60/year
  • RESERVED EMPLOYEE: $32/quarter, $96/year
  • EVENING-ONLY: $12/quarter

Standard vehicle permit rates:

  • STUDENT: $25/quarter or NON-REFUNDABLE $70/year
  • EVENING-ONLY: $15/quarter
  • DAILY: $2.00/day
  • SENIOR STUDENT (60 or older): $5/quarter
  • EMPLOYEE:  $25/quarter or $70/year
  • RESERVED EMPLOYEE: $40/quarter or $115/year

Parking permits are registered to the purchaser.  All infractions associated with the HONK account are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. 

Visitor or One-Day Permits

Visitors must obtain a courtesy permit from whom you are visiting in order to park in the visitor area longer than the posted 30 minutes or in any other designated parking space for any length of time.

Daily permits are available from the HONK QR code posted in all campus lots.

Campus Parking Lots

  • Mish ee twie on Fifth St. (Visitor Only Parking Lot A)
  • Smith Gym on Fifth St. (Parking Lot B)
  • Sexton Hall on Ninth St. (Parking Lot C)
  • Music and Art Center on Fifth St. (Parking Lot M)
  • Library upper and lower parking lots on Nelson St. (Parking Lot D): CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  • Smith Gym upper parking lot near soccer fields (Parking Lot G)
  • Knights Hall parking lot, off Ninth St. 

Wenatchee Valley College assumes no liability for vehicles parked on college property. Wenatchee Valley College reserves the right to refuse issuance of a parking permit.

Free Parking

WVC has teamed up with the Armory and WestSide High School to provide free parking. These areas are on the east side of the Armory  on Ringold Street and the south side of WestSide High School on Ninth Street.  All of these are first come first served and are subject to closure for agency events that require parking space.

Common Infractions

  • No WVC permit.
  • Parking in handicapped space without a valid handicapped placard or license plate.
  • Parking in restricted lots or zones, fire lanes, driveways.
  • Parking so as to occupy more than one space.
  • Parking in areas not designated by lines for parking.
  • Students parking in visitor parking lot or reserved spaces.
  • Parking with a reserved permit in a non-reserved parking space except during summer quarter and quarter breaks.

Parking and Traffic Regulations

  • Vehicles must be parked only in designated spaces, occupying only one space and not obstructing traffic.
  • Areas adjacent to yellow curbing or bumpers are no-parking zones
  • After 5 p.m. any vehicle with a valid parking permit is allowed to park in visitor parking. This does not include reserved parking, which requires a reserved permit at all times.
  • Disabled vehicles may not be parked on campus for more than 72 hours. They will be towed at owner's risk and expense 24 hours after written tow notice.
  • Cycles, motorcycles and scooters may park in designated parking spaces or in open spaces adjacent to parking spaces so long as they do not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
  • No vehicle may be parked in a handicapped space unless the vehicle displays a valid handicapped placard or license plate.
  • The on-campus speed limit is 10 miles per hour.
  • Pedestrians have the right of way at all times.

Parking Violations and Fines

Violators of the above bulleted items are subject to fines. Violators of these regulations are notified of the violation by a third party contractor.

A $20 fine will be assessed for each violation. The fine for parking in a handicapped space without a valid State of Washington placard or license plate will follow the revised code of Washington and be enforced by Wenatchee Police Department. 

Wenatchee Valley College parking permits are the property of Wenatchee Valley College and may be recalled and revoked for continued violation of parking and traffic regulations.

Following the issuance of the third unpaid violation of these parking rules and regulations, a parking "Boot" may be installed on the ticketed car with instructions to pay the fine before removal of the "Boot."

A vehicle may be impounded without notice to the owner, at the owner’s risk and expense, when, in the judgment of the parking administrator, the vehicle obstructs or impedes the flow of traffic or poses an immediate threat to public safety such as parking in fire/emergency lanes or driveways.

Questions related to parking should be referred to the cashier’s office at 509-682-6500.