Sanford Consortium Parking Policy & Regulations

Please be advised that the Sanford Consortium is transitioning to a new daily virtual parking permit requirement to better manage our parking lots. Please review the following protocols regarding lot usage, eligibility, and enforcement.

1. Parking Operations

Parking in both East and West lots, for eligible members, public visitors, and for events happening at the Consortium, is strictly first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability. There is no longer a distinction between the two lots. If both lots reach capacity, you must utilize free street parking or the Gliderport dirt lot (P386). The Gliderport lot is free for UCSD A/B permit holders and $4/day via the ParkMobile app for non-permit holders. The Sanford Consortium is not responsible for space availability.

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​In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), 21 accessible spaces are available in the East Lot. Please note that payment is required for all ADA accessible spaces.

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Valid parking authorization or visitor payment is required seven days a week. All visitors, including those driving non-registered vehicles or rentals, must pay the applicable Visitor Parking fee via the designated payment system.

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2. Permit Eligibility and Allocation

Physical permits are replaced by LPR technology. Your license plate acts as your permit.

Parking permits for the Sanford Lots are restricted to Eligible Parkers who meet all the following criteria:

• Resident faculty, post-docs, graduate students, or full-time laboratory/department staff with a valid Sanford Building access card.

• Explicit approval from their respective Lab or Department Head.

• Successful vehicle registration with the Sanford Consortium administration.

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3. Vehicle Registration 

To maintain eligibility and avoid citations, Authorized Parkers must adhere to the following:

• Complete and submit the Parking Registration Form.

• A maximum of two (2) vehicles may be registered per person. However, only one (1) registered vehicle may be parked in the Sanford Lots at any given time.

• Parkers are responsible for updating vehicle or license plate information immediately. Citations resulting from outdated or incorrect data in the system will be considered valid and enforceable.

• Lab/Department Heads must authorize newly eligible personnel within five (5) business days of their starting date.

• Parking authorization will be revoked immediately upon loss of eligibility (e.g., termination of building access).

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​4. Payment for Visitors

• Scan to Pay: Scan the QR codes posted throughout the lots using your phone’s camera.
• Text to Pay: Text the number displayed on the lot signage.
• Pay by App: Download the ACE Parking app. Create an account or login and find the Sanford Consortium (Lot # 1680) parking lot to reserve.
• Visitors without a smartphone may process their payment using a dedicated iPad located in the Main Lobby.

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5. Enforcement and Citations

Sanford Consortium does not manage parking citations, appeals, or towing. If you receive a citation or have a concern regarding enforcement, please contact ACE Parking Management directly.

• Violations: Unauthorized vehicles or those failing to pay visitor fees will be issued citations.

• Towing: ACE Parking is authorized to tow persistent violators after three noted citations, at the vehicle owner's expense.​

• Appeals: The Sanford Consortium does not manage, waive, or adjudicate parking citations. All inquiries, disputes, or appeals must be directed to the third-party parking management company.