# Neighbors Frustrated by SF Parking Tactic

> San Francisco neighbors protest city permit tactic to reserve street parking.
- Title: Neighbors Frustrated by SF Parking Tactic · California Post
- Summary: San Francisco neighbors protest city permit tactic to reserve street parking. Residents in Presidio Heights are angry after learning about a $350 monthly…
- Keywords: presidio heights, san francisco, street parking, tow-away signs, public works, parking permits, news, entertainment, Neighbors, Frustrated, Parking, Tactic
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/us-news/bay-area-neighborhood-taps-city-permit-tactic-to-reserve-street-parking
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:05:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: presidio heights, san francisco, street parking, tow-away signs, public works, parking permits, news, entertainment
## Residents Expose Parking Tactic
A San Francisco resident shared video of expired tow-away signs on his street.

> This is a system that’s easy to abuse
## Permit Cost Details
Residents can pay $350 monthly for a permit to reserve one street parking spot.

> It’s simple to pull a street permit, you need no documentation
## City Response
Public Works says they have no reason to believe the system is widely abused.

> we have no reason to believe it’s a rampant issue
## Neighbor Complaints
Residents report construction signs on 70% of blocks and parking difficulties.

> Becoming a huge issue in Presidio Heights. Trying to park during the day?… University High and construction sign on 70% of blocks… forget about it!!
## Elected Official Comment
City Supervisor Stephen Sherrill confirmed expired signs are common.

> A lot of people are sneaky
## Resident Call for Action
Greg Long urges neighbors to take down expired signs to avoid abuse.

> Part of what I’m doing is just showing people like, ‘Hey, let’s just try to be neighborly, if your sign’s done, take it down'
## Key takeaway

Residents in Presidio Heights are angry after learning about a $350 monthly permit to keep street parking spots free.