Miami University

Parking

Parking in Oxford can be difficult. Knowing parking essentials in the Oxford area will reduce frustration and potential violations.

Vehicles may not be parked on Oxford public streets for more than 72 consecutive hours.
This is in effect for ALL streets in Oxford, 12 months a year.
The citation cost for parking in violation of 72 hours is $50.00.

DO NOT leave your car parked on a city street! Citations will be given and towing of cars is very likely.
All student vehicles with a valid MU parking permit can park in the Ditmer.
If you do not have a parking permit, a temporary permit can be purchased from the Parking Office. This permit will allow you to park at Ditmer during the break.

Vehicles are prohibited from parking on snow routes when snow accumulation is 3 inches or greater. This allows for adequate and speedy plowing of the main roads in Oxford.

Once the street crews have plowed a snow route and the accumulation is less than 3 inches, parking is permissible.

However, motorists are cautioned that during a major snow event, it doesn’t take long for 3 inches to accumulate on a previously plowed snow route.
As soon as that threshold is met, vehicles are subject to towing and impoundment.
When in doubt, err on the side of caution --- park somewhere else so that street crews can clear the major thoroughfares.

Students who live in Oxford may park in the West Millett lot when Oxford Designated Snow Routes must be cleared, and may leave the car in the lot for 48 hours after the snow emergency is lifted.
A permit is not required to park in the West Millett lot during this time.
Cars parked in the West Millett lot without a permit after this time may be ticketed.

On public sidewalks or street-lawn areas.
In front or within 3 feet of a driveway.
In yellow zones or where signs prohibit.
Within 10’ of a fire hydrant.
In a handicapped space without a handicapped permit.
In yards.
Facing the wrong direction.
More than 12 inches from the curb.
In an alley, except when loading/unloading passengers.
In fire lanes.
On private property without owner’s consent or in violation of posted conditions.
On snow emergency routes with 3” of snow or greater accumulation.
Parallel to another vehicle parked on the street. (Double park)

From 4:00 AM to 5:30 AM, parking is prohibited on High Street, Park Place, and in the Uptown Municipal Lot.

Municipal Parking Garage (corner of South Main and West Walnut Street) offers hourly public parking. Please be aware that the Municipal garage is under constant video surveillance.
- The first and second floors are closed to public parking between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM each day.
- The Elms Hotel leases the fourth floor for hotel parking only.
- Spaces on levels two and three may be leased and cannot be accessed without a gate access card. For leasing information, please contact the Parking Control Unit at (513) 524-5260
Uptown Lot (North Main Street & East Church Street)offers off street public parking with meter hours of operation are from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday.
Parking Meters. For a map of metered districts, please click here.
Parking meters are located throughout the business district and along the western edge of Miami’s campus.

Meter hours of operation are from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday.
o There are different types of meters throughout town that allow varying hours of parking at that meter. Check those details carefully

Unpaid citations will be transferred to a collection company after the fee has escalated and the registered owner has been given the opportunity the pay the debt. This add 27% to the amount due
Booting a Vehicle

Individuals who fail to pay parking fines can be immobilized (booted) until all fines are paid.
Booting a vehicle costs $100.00 plus any outstanding parking fines.
Vehicles remaining immobilized after 24 hours incur a $12.00 a day fee for each day the vehicle remains booted.
If the fines are not paid in the first 24 hours, the Oxford Police Department reserves the right to impound the vehicle. Costs include:
$100.00 for towing the vehicle to the Impound Lot.
$100.00 for the first day of impoundment.
$12.00 per day after the first 24 hours.
Owners of booted vehicles, which are then towed, must pay all fees incurred for both immobilizations and towing, as well as storage fees and outstanding parking citations.

Some streets are designated Residential Permit Parking only. City Of Oxford issued permits are needed to park on these streets during the hours set forth.

If you live on a street that has been designated as residential permitted parking, you will need to obtain a special permit to park on that street.
Two permits are available to all residences with physical addresses on the streets of the RPP.
Permits may be obtained at the Oxford Police Department, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or online at New Applicant for a Residential Permit.
The residential permitted parking pass is in addition to any other passes issued by Miami University, apartment complexes, or other entities within the city.

Signs clearly denote the boundaries of the residential parking zones as well as the restricted hours of parking.
Violators will be cited.