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Parking Space Displacement Due To Construction or Special Needs

Parking Services are designed and operated to meet the current and long-term needs of the campus community (faculty, staff, students, and visitors).  When construction, special events, or other projects remove stalls from circulation, temporarily or permanently, the resulting loss of capacity threatens service quality and financial sustainability.

Parking space(s) taken off line to accommodate construction and other special needs on a temporary basis are assessed at the current applicable parking rate for designated parking space(s) established by the campus for the duration of time those spaces remain off line. (see applicable fee below)

Why We Charge a Displacement Fee

Parking Services operates as a self‑supporting auxiliary enterprise. Every parking stall generates revenue that funds maintenance, staffing, enforcement, shuttle operations, debt service on existing structures, and future improvements. 

• Cost Recovery & Bond Compliance - Offsets lost revenue and ensures debt service is met.
• User-Pays Principle - Keeps costs with the project or group generating the impact
• Operational Continuity - Covers signage, barricades, staff labour, re-striping, pavement restoration, and, when loss is permanent, capital reserves for replacement inventory.
• Schedule Discipline - A daily fee creates a tangible cost for every extra stall-day, incentivising contractors to finish and demobilise quickly. 
• Traffic Demand Management – Encourages project teams to minimize stall closures and adopt mitigation measures (e.g., phasing, off‑site parking, shuttles).

Notification & Approval Guidelines

• Advance Notice - Submit a Special Event Request Form [pdf] at least 7 calendar days before the intended start date.
• Required Details - Provide project scope, duration, number of stalls affected, lot/garage location, and proposed mitigation (TDM, alternative lots, signage).
• Department Review - Parking Services will evaluate operational impacts, consult affected stakeholders, and calculate estimated fees within five business days.
• Approval & Agreement - An official Displacement Agreement outlining responsibilities, fees, invoicing schedule, and restoration standards must be approved by Parking Services before any stalls are taken offline.  Failure to get approval from Parking Services may result in citation, administrative penalty, and/or space unavailability.
• Progress Updates - Projects longer than one week must provide weekly status reports and immediate notice of any schedule changes.
• Close‑Out Inspection - Upon completion, Parking Services will verify restoration work. Additional charges apply for unmet restoration standards.