City of Clemson announces changes to Gameday Parking

In an effort to accommodate growing trends while at the same time protecting neighborhoods, the Clemson City Council has approved a new ordinance that governs gameday and event parking. This ordinance regulates the use of private property for those charging a fee for parking during Clemson University football home games and city-approved events. Currently, city-approved events include Clemson University’s spring scrimmage, Clemson University graduations, NCAA intercollegiate tournaments, playoff or championship competitions in any sport, and ACC tournament, playoff, or championship competitions in any sport. When in doubt as to whether an event is a city-approved special event, those wishing to sell parking spaces should contact the city before doing so. Those desiring to charge a fee or suggest a donation in return for parking must register in advance with the City of Clemson. The registration year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. All registrations expire on Dec. 31 each year, regardless of when they were purchased during the year. Those wishing to sell parking must also obtain a valid annual business license from the City of Clemson’s Business License Office. Businesses already operating in the city that have valid business licenses need not obtain an additional business license in order to conduct gameday parking. However, gameday parking revenue for such businesses must be included in annual business license applications. Similarly, property owners that are nonprofits or that allow nonprofit organizations to sell parking for football games and special events must register annually, but need not apply for a business license. Nonprofit organizations are legitimate not-for-profit, religious, charitable, and/or service organizations. The rules regarding parking simply ask that people post a sign (provided by the city) showing they are registered, pick up their litter, limit parking times, and not let their yard turn into an eyesore. On Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 2:30 to 4:30pm and Friday, Aug. 12 from 10am to noon, the city hosts Q&A Meetings at City Hall, which is located at 1250 Tiger Boulevard, Suite 1. You can ask questions, register for your business license, and get your sign at either of these meetings. If you cannot attend, go to the Business License Office at City Hall by Friday, Aug. 19 to register.