Municipal, State or Federally Owned Vehicle Parking
Vehicles identified by their license plates as municipal, state or federally owned may park in Blue, Yellow or Orange University lots, Blue structures, or Business Vehicle spaces without a parking permit.
Trailers, RVs or any Oversize Vehicle
Trailers, RVs or any type of oversized vehicles are not allowed to park in University parking lots or structures, unless permission is granted from the Parking Customer Services office. Exceptions for RV’s are made for specifically designated parking areas for home football games and for patients’ families at the U-M Hospital.
Structure parking is restricted to vehicles that are less than 18 feet long.
Commercial Vehicles
Parking spaces are provided for short-term use for vehicles with commercial license plates signed “Commercial Plate Vehicles Only, 15 Minute Limit.” Spaces are located in Service Centers and lots adjacent to University buildings. No permit is required; however, the time limitation and commercial license plate requirement must be observed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
U-M Docks
Docks are limited exclusively to on-site loading and unloading activities, and are subject to strict time limitations. No permit is required; however, vehicles must be attended at all times. Unless otherwise noted, loading docks are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Non-UM Service Providers
Non-U-M service providers with an active U-M service contract, who must be on campus frequently to fulfill their contract responsibilities, may be eligible for a daily, monthly or annual Service Vehicle parking permit. Service Vehicle parking spaces are provided in Service Centers near building docks.
Please contact Parking Customer Services below for assistance.
Contractor
Contractor parking is available at SC17 or NC110. To park at these lots, you will need to purchase a permit and link your license plate to your permit. Contractors are not permitted to park at the SC34 or NC37 park and ride lots.
If you would like to set up an account or need assistance purchasing a permit please email:
[email protected].
Contractors/Companies are financially responsible for their permits once they have been added to the account and are active. If the permit is active for one day of the month, you cannot request a refund for that month.
Refund requests must be in writing and sent to [email protected]. All refunds are at the discretion of Parking Customer Services.
Sidewalk Parking
Parking on a University sidewalk is an option only when it is critical to the completion of a job, and the following rules must be followed:
- A minimum aisle of six feet must be maintained. Cones must be placed at each end of the vehicle.
- If a six-foot aisle cannot be maintained or if the entire sidewalk must be blocked, barricades must be placed at the nearest pedestrian crossing posted with “Sidewalk Closed – Cross Here” signage.
- Driveways that cross sidewalks must remain open at all times.
The City of Ann Arbor must approve City sidewalk closures in advance. Phone (734) 994-2674, then press ‘9’ for assistance.
Lane (Street) Closures
On University streets, lanes may be closed only if no other alternatives are available to complete a job assignment.
- A minimum of seven days prior notice is required.
- Contact the University of Michigan Department of Public Safety at (734) 763-3434 for approval.
The City of Ann Arbor must approve City lane and street closures in advance. Phone (734) 994-2744 for assistance with lane closures and (734) 994-2674, then press ‘9’ for assistance with street closures.
Bagging Meters
Bagging of University meters is an option when there is a need for access to make deliveries of equipment or to perform work.
- A minimum of three days prior notice is required.
- Note the meter number(s) or Pay Station space number(s) and the lot number (located below the entrance sign).
- Phone (734) 647-3615 for assistance.
For assistance to bag city meters please use the city’s website to contact them directly.
