The city of San Diego is raising parking meter rates from $2.50 to $10 per hour within a half-mile of Petco Park during Padres games and other large ballpark events beginning this week.

“While this is not a Padres policy, we want to make sure our fans and neighbors are aware of this change so you can plan ahead,” the team said in a reminder to fans Sunday.

The change was approved by the San Diego City Council in June. A full list of events and times can be found here.

The new city-mandated pricing will apply to meters from State Street to 17th Street, between Broadway and Harbor Drive.

The increased rates will take effect two hours before a Padres game or major Petco Park event and will remain in place until four hours after the event’s scheduled start time. Drivers with a valid Disabl

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