Planning Lot Groups and Lot Zones

Lot Groups allows you to group similar lots together to be seen as a single entity in OPS-COM. A lot may only belong to one group. A lot group is not required, it exists to allow similar lots.

A Lot Zone is a grouping mechanism allowing validation parameters to be applied to a lotlot.

Quick Steps:

1. Hover over the Parking ManagementManagement, icon :  then hover over Lot AdministrationAdministration, and select Pricing & Lot Admin.
2. Click on the Lot Name. In the Edit Lot page click on the General tab.
3. In the General tab select the lot group you wish to apply to your lot.
4. Return to the Dashboard.
5. Hover over System ConfigurationConfiguration, thethen ParkingParking, and click Mange Lot Zones.
6. Click on addAdd Lot Zone and enter a long and short name.
7. Return to the Edit Lot page and click on Zone & Location.
8. AddChoose a zoneZone (e.g.,to "RED Zone")add to the lot.
9. Set the valid days/times for the zone (e.g.,under Fridays)Days or Range with Sales Window and Start Time and End Time.
10. The lot is now linked to the zone.
11. You can assign the same zone to multiple lots (e.g., “RED Zone” to both the Red Lot and Green Lot).
12. Patrols can select either a Lot Group or Lot Zone during enforcement.

Zones allow enforcement based on time/dates, and groupsGroups allow enforcement across multiple lots.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Locate Pricing & Lot Admin: Hover over the Parking ManagementManagement, icon :  then hover over Lot AdministrationAdministration, and select Pricing & Lot Admin.
2. Locate the General Tab: Click on the Lot Name. In the Edit Lot page click on the General tab.
3. Adding a Lot Group: In the General tab select the lot group you wish to apply to your lot.
4. How to Create a Zone: Hover over System Configuration the Parking and click Mange Lot Zones.
1. Create Zone: Click on add Lot Zone and enter a long and short name.
2. NavigateReturn to the Edit Lot page: Return to the Edit Lot page by going to Pricing & Lot Admin then click on the Lot NameName. 
3. Navigate to the Zone & Location tab: Click on Zone & Location.
   
4. Add a zone: Click on either: Add Zone by Days or Add Zone by Date Location.
5. Select a zone: Use the dropdown on the left to select the zone you wish to apply to the lot.
6. Select Days or Range within Sales Window: Specify when the zone is valid (e.g.,using everyDays Friday).or Range within Sales Window and the Start Time and End Time.
7. Confirm: Ensure any permits tied to the lot reflect the same zone settings.