The San Diego City Council is stirring discussions around a proposed Sunday parking permit program that could change the game for residents looking for a stress-free weekend. If the plan gets the green light, folks living within two blocks of a parking meter in downtown, Uptown, and Mid-City neighborhoods could snag a special permit enabling them to park in metered spots all day on Sundays—for an annual fee of $141.50.

This proposal follows the decision to end free parking at meters on Sundays in 2025, leaving many scrambling for spots. Residents may soon breathe a sigh of relief and say goodbye to the Sunday parking scramble, with the hope that the program could kick off as early as this spring. Will San Diegans find this permit a sweet deal or just another hassle? As the City Council weighs the options, residents are left holding their breath—after all, parking madness is the last thing anyone wants to contend with on a leisurely Sunday!