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Parking Information

Parking at LA Valley College

Welcome to Los Angeles Valley College. This webpage provides information about where to park, parking permits, and parking tips for students, faculty, staff and guests.

The College Sheriff controls all parking lot security and parking citation issuance. Parking permits are always required to park in any campus parking lot. Parking violations are enforced under 21113 (a) C.V.C. Please refer to the LAVC Parking and Traffic Regulations Policy for detailed regulations regarding parking and traffic on campus.

Student spaces require a student parking permit displayed at all times.  There is a two week grace period for the start of the Fall Semester from 8/26/24-9/8/24 for student spaces only.  Faculty/staff permits are required for faculty/staff spaces at all times. 

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Where to Park

Parking for students is offered at student (non-marked) stall at the following campus locations for vehicles displaying a valid Student (Semester) Parking Permit or Daily Parking Permit:

  • Parking Structure (2nd-4th Floors)
  • Parking Lot A
  • Parking Lot B
  • Parking Lot D
  • Parking Lot E
  • Parking Lot F
  • Parking Lot G
  • Coldwater Canyon Extension

View the LAVC Campus Map

Parking for faculty and staff is available in staff marked stalls at the following campus locations for vehicles displaying a valid Faculty/Staff Parking Permit:

  • Parking Structure (1st Floor)
  • Parking Lot A
  • Parking Lot B
  • Parking Lot F
  • College Road North
  • College Road South
  • Ethel Avenue (between Burbank Boulevard and Hatteras Street)

View the LAVC Campus Map

Parking for visitors is available in student (non-marked) parking stalls at the following locations for vehicles displaying a valid daily parking permit from an LAVC parking pay station:

Visitors may be able to park in any student (non-marked) parking stall in the following campus locations with the purchase of a daily parking permit:

  • Parking Structure (2nd-4th Floors)
  • Parking Lot A
  • Parking Lot B
  • Parking Lot D
  • Parking Lot E
  • Parking Lot F
  • Parking Lot G
  • Coldwater Canyon Extension

View the LAVC Campus Map

Electric vehicle charging stations on campus are located in the LAVC Parking Structure (on the corner of Ethel Avenue and Hatteras Street).

Any electric vehicles parked in an electric charging space must display a valid charging permit and a valid parking permit.

View the LAVC Campus Map

Parking Permits

A parking permit is required to park in any campus parking lot. There are four types of parking permits on campus: Student (Semester) Parking Permit, Daily Parking Permit, Faculty/Staff Parking Permit, and Guest Parking Permit.

Vehicles without a valid parking permit may be issued a parking citation by the College Sheriff.

A semester/session student parking permit can be purchased anytime during the semester from the LAVC Business Office, or online through the Student Information System. Please view more detailed information regarding the student parking permit fee and purchasing procedure.

Purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, only the opportunity to park in an appropriate lot if spaces are available. Please read the& Student Parking information for student parking areas and other parking-related information.

Students who do not wish to purchase a semester/session parking permit have the option to purchase a daily parking permit at the parking pay stations in Parking Lots A and D and the Parking Structure. Please read the Daily Parking Permit information for how to purchase a daily permit.

Students with a valid student parking permit from any of the other LACCD colleges may park in any regular student parking stall using that permit.

A daily parking permit is valid for any student lot (Lots A, B, C, D, E, and G, Coldwater Extension, and the 2nd-4th floors of the Parking Structure), and is good only on the date of purchase.

A daily Parking permit can be purchased by visitors and students from a campus parking pay station for $2 (cash only; selected pay stations accept both cash and credit card).

Parking pay stations are located in the following campus parking lots (View the LAVC Campus Map):

  • Parking Lot A
    • Pay station A2 accepts cash only
    • Pay stations A1 and A3 accepts cash and credit cards
  • Parking Lot B
    • Pay station B4 accepts cash and credit cards
  • Parking Lot D
    • Pay station D5 accepts cash only
    • Pay stations D6 and D7 accepts cash and credit cards
  • Parking Lot E
    • Pay station accepts cash only
  • Parking Lot F
    • Pay station accepts cash only
  • Parking Lot G
    • Pay stations accepts cash only
  • Parking Structure
    • Pay stations L1 and L4 accepts credit cards
    • Pay stations L2 and L3 accepts credit cards

Purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, only the opportunity to park in an appropriate lot if spaces are available. Please read the Student Parking information for student parking areas and other parking-related information.

Employee Parking Permit

LAVC faculty and staff can be issued an employee parking permit from the College Sheriff.

  • All students using campus parking are required to purchase a LAVC parking permit. Please read the Parking Permit information on how to purchase a parking permit.

  • Student parking lots are designated by a letter (Lots A, B, C, D, E, and G). There is also student parking on the 2nd-4th floors of the Parking Structure and along Coldwater Extension. (View the LAVC Campus Map)

  • Students are not permitted to park in any faculty/staff parking area at any time (College Road North, College Road South, Ethel Avenue, Lot H, the first floor of the Parking Structure, or in any stall in a student parking lot marked as "staff"). The College Sheriff will issue parking citations for vehicles parking in staff parking spots without the properly displayed parking permit.

  • At the beginning of each semester/session, all students are given a designated grace period for parking (in the student lots only), in which they can register for classes and purchase a parking permit. Students should make plans to purchase a parking permit from the LAVC Business Office or purchase daily parking permits.

    • In the Fall and Spring semesters, students are given a two-week grace period at the beginning of the semester for parking in any of the student parking areas. In the third week of the semester, the College Sheriff will begin writing citations in all parking lots.

    • During Summer and Winter sessions, all students are given a one-week grace period at the beginning of the session for parking in any of the student parking areas. In the second week of the session, the College Sheriff will begin writing citations in all parking lots.

  • Please read the General Parking Guidelines for information regarding parking restrictions and rules.

  • There is a designated Access Services drop-off/pick up location on campus for disabled students, visitors and guests.

  • The following is the designated Access Services pick-up and drop-off location:

    • East side of the roundabout at the college's Fulton Avenue Main Entrance - near Fulton Avenue and Hatteras Street. (View the LAVC Campus Map)

  • There are nineteen locations throughout the campus for bicycle parking, and four designated areas for motorcycle parking. View Bike Rack & Motorcycle Parking Map [PDF: 348KB]

  • Motorcycles using campus parking are required to have a valid parking permit.

  • Please read the General Parking Guidelines for information regarding parking restrictions and rules.

  • A valid faculty/staff parking permit is required to park in any faculty/staff parking areas on campus.
  • Faculty/staff parking areas are located in: (View the LAVC Campus Map)
    • College Road South
    • College Road North
    • Ethel Avenue
    • Campus Drive behind Campus Center
    • Lot A (designated "Staff" parking stalls)
    • Lot D (designated "Staff" parking stalls)
    • Lot F (designated "Staff" parking stalls)
    • Parking Structure (1st Floor in designated "Staff" parking stalls)
  • Please read the General Parking Guidelines for information regarding parking restrictions and rules.

  • Visitors may be able to park in any student parking stall (Parking Lot A, B, D, E, F, and G) and the 2nd-4th floors of the Parking Structure with the purchase of a daily parking permit.

  • Please read the Daily Parking Permit information for how to purchase a daily permit. Purchase of a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, only the opportunity to park in an appropriate lot if spaces are available.

  • Please see the General Parking Guidelines for information regarding parking restrictions and rules.

  • There is LIMITED free parking available on city streets that surround the LA Valley College campus: Burbank Blvd, Fulton Avenue, and Hatteras Street.
  • Parking may be restricted in many neighborhood streets around the campus. Please read all street sign before leaving your vehicle for any specific parking restrictions. Los Angeles Valley College is not responsible for any parking citations you receive on city streets.

  • Electronic vehicle charging stations are located in the LAVC Parking Structure on the corner of Ethel Avenue and Hatteras Street. (View the LAVC Campus Map)

  • Electronic vehicle charging is available for a $5 daily usage fee, plus the parking permit fee. The following are the rates for using the on-campus electronic charging stations:

    • The electronic vehicle charging rate for guests and students without a parking permit is $7 per day.

    • The electronic vehicle charging rate for students and employees with a valid parking permit is $5 per day.

  • Vehicles using charging stations must display a valid electronic vehicle charging permit on the dashboard.

LAVC faculty and staff can be issued an employee parking permit from the College Sheriff.

Public Transportation

  • Bus transportation is available to the campus by Metro bus lines, and is connected to Metro Rail (via the Red Line at the North Hollywood Station) by the Metro Orange Line, which stops at the Valley College Station. DASH and Commuter Express buses also serve the Van Nuys/Studio City area.

    • For schedules of Metro bus lines 154, 156, 167, 656, the Orange Line and the Red Line, check the Metro Guide for Los Angeles Valley College webpage or call (323) GO-METRO.

    • For schedules for the DASH Van Nuys/Studio City line and Commuter Express 549, check the L.A. Department of Transportation webpage at 1-800-2LA-RIDE.

General Parking Guidelines

  • Please display your parking permit properly, in plain view, either hanging from the rear view mirror or on the left side of the dashboard. Failure to properly display your permit will result in a parking citation.

  • All vehicles must be driven forward into a clearly designated parking space. Vehicles may not park backward into stalls. (Violation 21113.(a) C.V.C.)

  • No student parking is allowed in any of the faculty/staff parking areas at any time.

  • No vehicle may be parked overnight on campus (between 11pm - 6am). All vehicles left overnight will be subject to it being towed at the owners expense. (Violation 21113 (a) C.V.C.)

Speed Limit

  • The speed limit on all college roadways and parking lots is eight miles per hour.

  • Violators of any traffic or parking regulations are subject to citations and fines.

  • Please observe this campus speed limit as safety is our main concern. Remember, pedestrians have the right of way!

Safety Tips

PROTECT YOURSELF - You can take the following actions to protect yourself and your property:

  1. Make sure you always lock your vehicle.
  2. Do not leave valuable items in plain sight in your vehicle (this creates temptation for criminals).
  3. Record serial numbers to your valuable items (car stereo, cell phone, Walkman, etc.). This information is recorded into the "Automated Property System" (APS), which is statewide information available to all law enforcement agencies if they should contact an individual with your property.
  4. Do not leave your textbooks or personal items in a classroom unattended (if you go to the restroom, talk to an instructor, etc.). They may not be there when you return. Write your name on all of your items.
  5. Be aware of your surroundings when walking through the campus or the parking lots. If you reasonably feel in fear for your safety, contact the college sheriff's office and we will assist you.

Emergencies

Dial 2911 From any campus phone to reach the Sheriff's Department.

Parking Citations

To look up, pay, or appeal a parking citation, please visit
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