CHAPTER 300: ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

351.1 Reporting Emergencies

Cal Poly Police shall be notified immediately of any fire, medical or other life threatening emergency.

351.2 Reporting Stolen or Lost Property and Equipment

351.3 Disturbances and Demonstrations

Demonstrations or other potentially disruptive activities on campus shall be reported directly to Cal Poly Police.

351.4 Firearms on Campus

No person, while on University property, shall possess, carry or have control of any firearm, whether loaded or not, unless it is with the written permission of the University President or designee (Chief, Cal Poly Police).

Exceptions are: sworn peace officers of the State of California, full-time paid peace officer of another state or the federal government who is carrying out official duties while in California, an armored vehicle guard engaged in the performance of his or her duties, an honorably retired peace officer authorized to carry a firearm, and where otherwise provided by the California Penal Code.

The Cal Poly Police Department does not provide storage for firearms.

351.5 Traffic Accidents, Criminal Activity, Serious Personal Injury/Property Damage

Traffic accidents, criminal activity, or serious personal injury/property damage shall be reported directly to Cal Poly Police.

351.6 Access to Law Enforcement Records and Information

Access to, release, and maintenance of law enforcement records and information is governed by applicable regulations, statutes, case law, and agency policy. These rules generally seek to balance the right of the public to access information for lawful purposes against the right to privacy enjoyed by individual citizens.

353.1 Pet Safety

A pet is not considered a service or an emotional support animal. Policies and procedures for service and emotional support animals are separate from animals on-campus or pet policies.

Pets may not be on campus except when they are either secured by a leash up to six (6) feet maximum in length, the other end of which is retained by a person, secured in a carrier, or the pet is securely confined in a vehicle. Pets may not be left unattended on campus.

Pets may not be housed on campus, with the exception of fish in an aquarium that does not exceed five gallons per resident. The only additional exceptions to this policy are the President's House, where all pets are permitted, and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science's staff/faculty on-campus housing, where dogs are permitted provided that a deposit is paid.

Animals participating in on-campus animal programs such as the Cal Poly Counseling Services Animal Assisted Therapy program, the Associated Students Incorporated's Goat Yoga program, and the Cal Poly Foster Cat program must follow the policies and procedures for that program.

353.2 Impoundment of Pets

Pets found on campus in violation of these policies are subject to impoundment by San Luis Obispo County Animal Services.

353.3 Service Animals

A service animal is a dog (or miniature horse) that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, including physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disabilities. A service animal may also be referred to as a guide dog or a signal dog. Service animals are trained to recognize and respond to a handler's need for specific service. Service animals are allowed on campus grounds, including university housing, classrooms and campus libraries. The service animal must have current vaccinations, be well-groomed, trained, housebroken and under control. Service animals are protected by the ADA.

The California State University (CSU) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs and activities, including admission and access. The policy of the CSU and Cal Poly is to make its programs, services and activities accessible to students, faculty, staff and the general public with disabilities who visit or attend a campus-sponsored event.

Cal Poly complies with all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to service animals.

Under Campus Administrative Policy 353, with the exception of service animals used to guide or assist persons with disabilities, pets are not permitted in any campus building, even if on a leash, with the limited exceptions outlined in sections 353.1, 353.3, and 353.4. Service animals are permitted to live in on-campus housing, provided the animal is sufficiently registered with San Luis Obispo County.

Matters relating to service animals and students, guests or visitors are addressed by the director of the Disability Resource Center. Matters relating to service animals and employees are referred to the director of Equal Opportunity.

353.4 Emotional Support Animals

An ESA is an animal that is not trained to perform specific tasks directly related to an individual's disability but does provide emotional support which alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person's disability. An emotional support animal may also be referred to as an assistance animal, a comfort animal or a therapy animal. An emotional support animal is not restricted by species like a service animal. An emotional support animal must have current vaccinations, be under control and be maintained in a manner that considers the health and hygiene of the animal and those who come in contact with the animal. Dogs and cats, for example, must be housebroken and well-groomed. Emotional support animals must also meet additional requirements as specified in an approval allowing the emotional support animal in university housing. Emotional support animals are not protected by the ADA.

Emotional support animals are permitted in on-campus housing and outdoor campus facilities. The verification process for an emotional support animal in housing is markedly different than the verification process for a service animal. A resident must show the Disability Resource Center that they meet the definition of a qualified person with a disability and for the student to have a reasonable accommodation.

Because emotional support animals are considered accommodations, residents must provide a written request for a reasonable accommodation, along with appropriate supporting documentation from the student's treating licensed medical or mental health professional to the Disability Resource Center. Documentation will be evaluated by the Disability Resource Center and not by Housing.

Housing has the discretion as to where the student will be housed and may require students seeking to live with an emotional support animal to provide reasonable advance notice of their intent, so students living nearby will be informed that an animal will be present.

353.5 On-Campus Animal Programs

Animals participating in on-campus animal programs such as the Cal Poly Counseling Services Animal Assisted Therapy program, the Associated Students Incorporated's Goat Yoga program, and the Cal Poly Foster Cat program must follow the policies and procedures for those specific programs.

353.6 Livestock on Campus

Livestock and horses are not allowed in campus buildings where campus business is conducted, including residence halls, for any other purpose than educational instruction.

Livestock and horses should not use the Cal Poly main campus, including roads, sidewalks, lawns/greens or flower beds, for any other purpose than educational instruction, Cal Poly SLO Mustang Mascot, and approved Cal Poly outreach events.

Horse riders who are authorized to ride on Cal Poly main campus within the scope of educational instruction must clean up and properly dispose of their animal's fecal matter.

Horse riders who are authorized to ride on Cal Poly main campus within the scope of educational instruction are required to wear an equestrian helmet at all times while mounted.

Main campus is defined as all streets, buildings, and sidewalks within the perimeter of California Boulevard, Campus Way, Hathaway, Avenue, Slack Street, Grand Avenue, Klamath Road, Village Drive and Highland Drive.

353.7 Wild Animals

The trapping, caging, displaying, and/or use of wild animals on campus for any other purpose than educational instruction or by authorized individuals is prohibited.

Wild animals that are not a risk and do not represent a hazard, cause property damage, or create a public nuisance, and that do not involve human intervention, shall be allowed to inhabit the campus grounds.

Prohibited human intervention includes, but is not limited to, interaction with, feeding, building of shelters, and injection of medication, unless requested by a veterinarian associated with educational instruction.

Wild animals that are a potential risk, represent a hazard, cause property damage, create a nuisance, or otherwise pose a potential conflict for humans shall be regulated, controlled, or humanely relocated, when possible, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

355.1 Special Staff Parking Privileges

Students teaching six (6) weighted teaching units (WTUs) or more, part time nonstudent instructors and temporary appointment positions shall be entitled to purchase staff parking for the term of their employment.

355.2 Off-Duty Faculty/Staff Parking Permits

Complimentary off-duty faculty/staff parking permits are available from Cal Poly Police for faculty and staff on leave from the University or otherwise on non-pay status during a specific academic term or terms. Employees must purchase a staff parking permit on or before the date they plan to return to active status.

355.3 Executive Parking

Executive parking passes are issued to University vice presidents and college deans who have purchased parking permits. The executive pass is intended to accommodate exceptional instances where parking is not available when University business needs to occur and delay would impede their executive duties.

355.4 Event Parking

Event parking is defined as any program held on campus where reserved or specialized parking for attendees is requested, or the size, location, time, and date of the activity may impact the traffic flow/access to the campus or pose a potential liability to the University as determined by Cal Poly Police. Unless authorized, event parking shall not be offered by campus event hosts during the following events: Open House, Fall Commencement, Spring Commencement, and Fall Quarter Residence Hall Move-In.

355.5 Power Cart Parking

Prior to the acquisition of a power cart, the department shall initiate a campus building permit to ensure an appropriate area or space is identified for cart parking. All associated costs will be the responsibility of the requesting department. Carts must park within designated spaces throughout campus and may not park on sidewalks, walkways, plazas or on landscaping.

358.1.1 Power Cart Parking

Prior to the acquisition of a power cart, the department shall initiate a campus building permit to ensure an appropriate area or space is identified for cart parking. All associated costs will be the responsibility of the requesting department. Carts must park within designated spaces throughout campus and may not park on sidewalks, walkways, plazas or on landscaping.

358.1.2 Power Cart Safety Training

Prior to operating a power cart on campus property, all operators must complete a brief safety program. The safety program is assigned through Learner Web by a supervisor within the operators’ campus department. The campus department will assume responsibility to verify program completion. This safety program and associated materials are maintained and updated by Cal Poly Police.

359.1 Bicycle Restrictions

Bicycles are not to be ridden on sidewalks or on Poly View Drive (Inner Perimeter) including the section of Poly View Drive that terminates at the Business Administration and Education Building. Bicycles are not to be ridden or parked inside buildings or stairways. Bicycles shall not be parked on lawn areas, sidewalks, or secured to lampposts, landscaping, stairs, railings, or any location where they impede pedestrian traffic or create a hazard.

359.2 Bicycle Registration

Campus residents are encouraged to register/license their bicycles with Cal Poly Police to aid in recovery/return of lost, impounded, and stolen bicycles.

359.3 Disposal of Bicycles

Impounded and/or abandoned bicycles that remain unclaimed for a period of ninety (90) days or more may be disposed of, auctioned, or donated by the University in accordance with ICSUAM Policy 3250.01.

359.4 Skateboards/Other Roller Devices Restrictions

The use of skateboards, roller skates, roller blades, coasters, or similar devices on the campus is prohibited, except for special events that have been authorized and approved by Cal Poly Police.