# No-parking signs game system in Presidio Heights

> Residents claim San Francisco's no-parking signs are being exploited for free curb parking.
- Title: No-parking signs game system in Presidio Heights · Sfchronicle
- Summary: Residents claim San Francisco's no-parking signs are being exploited for free curb parking. Presidio Heights residents say they can get private street…
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- Source: Sfchronicle — https://sfchronicle.com/sf/article/no-parking-signs-construction-public-works-22474318.php
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## Greg Long's video claim
Presidio Heights resident Greg Long posted a viral video claiming San Franciscans can get private street parking spots by exploiting city permitting rules.

> You apply online, you submit nothing, and the city doesn’t have the resources to follow up
## Signs on Jackson Street
Up and down Greg Long’s block in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights, about a dozen red-and-white construction tow-away signs warn drivers not to park during posted hours.
## Public Works response
San Francisco Public Works officials said there’s no evidence significant numbers of homeowners are gaming the system and that the agency actively responds to all complaints.

> We have no reason to believe it’s a rampant issue
## Sign application process
Long claims homeowners can apply online for no-parking signs without construction permits, using landscaping as a valid reason.
## Monthly fee and usage
The city issues around 8,600 tow-away sign permits annually, with a $209 monthly fee per parking spot, less than Long’s $350 claim.
## Complaint system
San Francisco Public Works encourages residents to file complaints anonymously via 311 or the agency website for unwarranted signs.
## Neighbor reactions
Some residents say they’ve moved signs down the sidewalk after months of limited parking, while others see signs as the norm in their neighborhood.

> We’re trying to be done, I promise
## Key takeaway

Presidio Heights residents say they can get private street parking by exploiting city sign application rules.