City of Indio - Code of Ordinances
Section 114.18 VENDING VEHICLE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS.
Section 114.19 REGULATIONS FOR VENDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. § 114.18 VENDING VEHICLE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS.
Vending vehicle operators shall comply with the following standards and conditions:
vehicle. Vendors of food or food products shall in addition affix to the lower left hand side of the windshield a current, valid Riverside County health inspection sticker.
(B) In addition to any other equipment required by law, each vending vehicle shall be equipped with the following:
(1) A convex mirror mounted so that the driver can see the area in front of the truck that is obscured by the truck's hood; and
(2) A back-up alarm audible for a distance of at least 100 feet. (C) Lettering showing the vending vehicle operator or owner's name, business address, and telephone number shall be permanently affixed to both sides of the vending vehicle in a conspicuous place. The lettering shall at all times be visible, shall not be less than four inches in height, and shall be in contrast to the color of the background upon which it is placed.
(D) No vending vehicle operator shall vend in the following locations:
(1) Within 100 feet of any street intersection controlled by a crosswalk, traffic light, or stop sign; (2) Within ten feet of any driveway or driveway apron;
(3) Within any publicly-owned or operated parking lot, unless the vending vehicle operator has written permission of the owner and complies with the provisions of § 114.18; (4) On any street, alley, or highway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour; (5) Within 200 feet of a permitted certified farmers' market, a swap meet, or an area designated for a temporary special permit. This prohibition shall be limited to the operating hours of the farmers' market or swap meet, or the limited duration of the temporary special permit;
(6) Within 300 feet of the nearest property line of any property on which a school building is located, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., each day that school is in session. This prohibition will not apply if the school principal gives the vending vehicle operator written permission to enter or park on school property. The vending vehicle operator shall provide a copy of that authorization to the City within five days of its receipt, and possess a copy while vending to provide upon request to any Enforcement Official;
(7) Within the Major Music Overlay Zone for the duration of any Major Music Festival Event, as defined in the Unified Development Code, including the time-periods in which the streets and sidewalks are closed prior to and after the event.
(E) The vending vehicle shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. (F) No vending vehicle operator shall vend within 50 feet of another vending vehicle or a sidewalk vendor. (G) Vending is prohibited on the exposed street or traffic side of the vending vehicle. No food, food products, goods, or merchandise shall be distributed from the vending vehicle in a manner so as to cause any customer or potential customer to stand in that portion of the street that is open to other vehicles. (H) No part of a vending vehicle or any other equipment or furniture related to the operation of the vending vehicle shall encroach onto a public sidewalk.
(I) Vending is permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., daily, except that in residential areas vending shall only be permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. • (J) Vending vehicle operators shall maintain a clearly designated trash receptacle in the immediate vicinity of the vending vehicle, marked with a sign requesting use by patrons. Prior to leaving any vending location, the vendor shall pick up; remove; and dispose of all trash generated by the vending operations within a 25 foot radius of the vending location.
(K) Vending vehicle operators shall maintain and possess at all times while vending proof of liability insurance in the amount required by the City.
(L) Vending vehicle operators shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including without limitation state food preparation, handling, and labeling requirements; fire codes and regulations; noise standards; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other disability access standards; and traffic, parking, and Cal. Vehicle Code provisions. (M) No vending vehicle shall become a permanent fixture on the vending site or be considered an improvement to real property.
(Ord. 1767, passed 12-15-21)
§ 114.19 REGULATIONS FOR VENDING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
In addition to compliance with the operating requirements set forth in §$ 114.16 and 114.17, any vendor operating or conducting business from a vending cart or vending vehicle on private property shall comply with the following:
(A) The vendor shall comply with all applicable zoning regulations and land use entitlements for the private property. (B) Unless vending is otherwise authorized by the applicable zoning regulations and/or land use entitlements for the Consen of the rogery me men hal proved to the can beane let le to grant the administrative permit, the Community Development Director shall make the following findings: (i) the vending is allowed within the applicable underlying zone or is consistent with the uses permitted in such zone; (ii) the vending will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or adversely affect property values or the present or future development of the surrounding area; and (iii) the property is physically suitable for the activity. The Community Development Director shall review and approve the administrative permit application within ten days of receipt. If the administrative permit is denied, written notice of such denial and the reasons therefor shall be provided to the applicant. (C) No administrative permit, however, is required under this Section for the following vending vehicle activities:
(1) Vending vehicles that serve active construction sites as long as the vending vehicle does not vend to the general public during their stop and the stop at the site is no longer than one hour. (2) Vending vehicles on private property operating solely for private catering purposes as long as the vehicle is situated entirely on private property, service is limited to the guests of the catered event only and no payment transactions occur for individual orders taken by the vending vehicle operator. (3) The vending vehicle is on private property for no more than one hour as long as: (a) vending is authorized by the applicable zoning and/or land use entitlement; and (b) the vendor has the written consent from the property owner and said consent shall be provided to the City upon request. (Ord. 1767, passed 12-15-21)
City of Palm Springs - Code of Ordinances
Section 6.15.100 MOBILE FOOD VENDING VEHICLE REGULATIONS.
Section 6.15.170 EXCEPTIONS.
City of Palm Springs, CA
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Title 6. Health and Sanitation
Chapter 6.15. MOBILE FOOD VENDING VEHICLES
§ 6.15.100. Mobile Food Vending Vehicle Regulations.
A. Each Mobile Food Vending Vehicle shall have a current, valid county of Riverside grade card/decal health inspection sticker affixed to the lower right side of the windshield and a current, valid business license decal affixed as specified in Section 5.04.200 of this code.
C. Condition/Appearance of Site.
The site where a Mobile Food Vending Vehicle is parked shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner at all times.
2. Exterior storage of refuse, equipment or materials associated with the food vending truck is prohibited.
3. The Mobile Food Vending Vehicle shall maintain vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access consistent with all local and state regulations.
4. Any Mobile Food Vending Vehicle parked out of the public right-of-way to conduct business must have the written consent of the property owner to do so. If such a food vending truck has written permission from the property owner, up to four tall stand-up cocktail-type tables but, no chairs, no fences or other site furniture (permanent or otherwise) shall be permitted.
D. Litter Control.
1. Any Mobile Food Vending Vehicle licensed by the county of Riverside as a Category 4 or Category 5 mobile food facility shall provide a minimum of two thirty-two-gallon litter receptacles within fifteen feet of the vehicle. The receptacles will serve both employees and customers.
2. The Mobile Food Vending Vehicle vendor shall maintain the subject property and adjacent right-of-way free of litter on and within one hundred feet of the vending site.
3. All refuse shall be removed from the vending site and properly disposed of within thirty minutes of the close of vending for the day at that site.
E. Security.
1. The vendor shall install signage indicating that loitering is not permitted and customers may only remain on the lot for up to thirty minutes after receiving their food.
2. The vendor shall enforce the no-loitering rule.
3. The serving or consumption of alcohol shall be prohibited at vending sites.
F. Toilets and Handwashing Facilities. In order for a Mobile Food Vending Vehicle to remain parked and conducting business in one location longer than one hour, it must be situated within two hundred feet travel distance of a legally approved and permitted toilet and handwashing facility, or as otherwise approved by the City Manager, to ensure that restroom facilities are available to Mobile Food Vending Vehicle employees. The Mobile Food Vending Vehicle operator must have permission of the property owner to use the toilet and handwashing facility.
G. Mobile Food Vending Vehicles operating as part of a special event permitted by the City Manager shall comport with the permissions and restrictions of the approved permit.
(Ord. 1877 § 2, 2015)
§ 6.15.170. Exceptions.
The provisions of Section 6.15.110 shall not apply to:
A. Mobile Food Vending Vehicles servicing construction sites.
B. The delivery or sale of pre-ordered goods or services to a private residence or business with the prior consent of the owner, occupant, lessee, or the designee of such persons, including without limitation employees.
C. Food vending on school property with the consent of school authorities.
D. Food vending on private property with the consent of the owner, lessee, or legal occupant of the property and with a valid land use permit, if applicable.
(Ord. 1877 § 2, 2015)
City of Palm Desert - Code of Ordinances
Section 5.97.100 FOOD TRUCK VENDING REGULATIONS.
Section 5.97.110 PROHIBITED CONDUCT.
City of Palm Desert, CA
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Title 5. Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations
Chapter 5.97. FOOD VENDING VEHICLES
§ 5.97.100. Food vending truck regulations.
A. Each food vending truck shall have a current, valid county of Riverside grade card/decal health inspection sticker affixed to the lower right side of the windshield and a current, valid business license decal affixed as specified in Section
5.04.200 of this code.
B. Each individual who drives, operates or vends from a food vending truck shall have on his or her person a current, valid California driver's license, which he or she shall make available for inspection by law enforcement officials or code compliance officers upon request.
C. Condition/Appearance of Site.
1. The site where a food vending truck is parked shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner at all times.
2. Exterior storage of refuse, equipment or materials associated with the food vending truck is prohibited.
3. The food vending truck shall maintain vehicular and pedestrian circulation and access consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all local and state regulations.
4. Any food vending truck parked out of the public right-of-way to conduct business must have the written consent of the property owner to do so. If such a food vending truck has written permission from the property owner, up to four tall stand-up cocktail-type tables but, no chairs, no fences or other site furniture (permanent or otherwise) shall be permitted.
D. Litter Control.
1. Any food vending truck licensed by the county of Riverside as a Category 4 or Category 5 mobile food facility shall provide a minimum of two thirty-two-gallon litter receptacles within fifteen feet of the vehicle. The receptacles will serve both employees and customers.
2. The food vending truck vendor shall maintain the subject property and adjacent right-of-way free of litter on and within one hundred feet of the vending site.
3. All refuse shall be removed from the vending site and properly disposed of within thirty minutes of the close of vending for the day at that site.
E. Security.
1. The vendor shall install signage indicating that loitering is not permitted and customers may only remain on the lot for up to thirty minutes after receiving their food.
2. The vendor shall enforce the no-loitering rule.
3. The serving or consumption of alcohol shall be prohibited at vending sites.
F. Toilets and Handwashing Facilities. In order for a food vending truck to remain parked and conducting business in one location longer than one hour, it must be situated within two hundred feet travel distance of a legally approved and permitted toilet and handwashing facility, or as otherwise approved by the city, to ensure that restroom facilities are available to food vending truck employees. The food vending truck operator must have permission of the property owner to use the toilet and handwashing facility.
G. Food vending trucks operating as part of a special event permitted by the city shall comport with the permissions and restrictions of the approved permit.
(Ord. 1268 § 1, 2014)
§ 5.97.110. Prohibited conduct.
A. No person shall vend from a food vending truck on any public street, alley or highway under any circumstances.
B. No person shall operate or park a food vending truck in violation of any provision of this code, or the California Vehicle Code.
C. No person shall vend from a food vending truck when any part of the vehicle is open to prospective customers other than on the side of the vehicle next to the right side of the street, alley or highway.
D. No person shall vend from a food vending truck when the food vending truck is not stopped, parked or standing on the right side of the street, alley or highway.
E. No person shall vend from a food vending truck when the prospective customer is standing or sitting in another vehicle.
F. No person shall vend from a food vending truck when the prospective customer is located in that portion of the street, alley or highway which is open to vehicular traffic.
G. No person shall operate, or cause to be operated, any food vending truck with sound-amplifying equipment in operation per Section 5.92.030 of this code.
H. No person shall back up a food vending truck to make or attempt a sale.
I. No minor shall ride in or on a food vending truck.
J. No person shall vend from a food vending truck in any public parking lot when the following apply:
1. When the food vending truck is parked within one thousand five hundred feet of the nearest property line of any school property, unless that school is a college, university, or vocational school that primarily serves students older than eighteen years of age; and
2. When the food vending truck is parked within seven hundred fifty feet of any eating and drinking establishment, or any concession stand that is open for business at a public park, unless the food vending truck is associated with a certified farmers' market that is open at the time that the food vending truck is conducting business.
K. Food vending trucks shall only operate Monday through Sunday as follows:
1. October 1st through April 30th: nine a.m. to five p.m.
2. May 1st through September 30th: nine a.m. to seven p.m. (Ord. 1268 § 1, 2014; Ord. 1290 § 1, 2015; Ord. 1299 § 2, 2015) City of Coachella - Code of Ordinances
Section 12.50.040 REVIEW OF PERMIT APPLICATION; DECISION.
Section 12.50.050 STATIONARY SIDEWALK VENDING LOCATIONS AND STANDARDS.
Section 12.50.070 ROAMING SIDEWALK VENDING
12.50.040 - Review of permit application; decision.
A. Upon acceptance of a properly completed and filed sidewalk vendor permit application the city manager's designee shall conduct a preliminary investigation to determine compliance with this chapter and shall make such determination within no more than thirty (30) days of acceptance to approve or deny the application. City manager's designee shall provide the applicant with written notice of his or her decision to the address indicated in the application.
B. If the application is denied, the reasons for disapproval shall be noted on the application, and the applicant shall be notified that his or her application is denied and that no permit will be issued. Notice shall be mailed to the applicant at the address shown on the application form.
C. If the city manager's designee approves the applicant's permit, he or she shall endorse his or her approval on the application and shall, upon payment of the prescribed fee, deliver the permit to the applicant.
D. Exemptions. A sidewalk vending permit shall not be required for the following activities:
1. The sale of agriculture products on the site where the product is grown.
2. Catering for private parties held exclusively on private property and not open to the general public.
3. Events permitted pursuant to a lawfully issued temporary event permit including but not limited to a certified farmers' market, swap meet, street fairs, outdoor concerts, promotional event, and outdoor display of merchandise:
4. First Amendment protected vending which includes the following:
a. Traditional expressive speech and petitioning activities, such as vending the following items: Newspapers, leaflets, pamphlets, bumper stickers, patches, and/or buttons. b. Vending the following items which have been created, written, or composed by the vendor: Books, audio, video, or other recordings of their performances, paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, or any other item that is inherently communicative and is of nominal value or utility apart from its communication. c. Those items that have a common and dominant non-expressive purpose shall not be considered a vending item that has been "created, written, or composed by the vendor," such as, but not limited to, housewares, appliances, articles of clothing, sunglasses, auto parts, oils, incense, perfume, crystals, lotions, candles, jewelry, toys, and stuffed animals. Selling these types of dominant non-expressive merchandise will require a sidewalk vending permit under this chapter.
d. Performers can perform.
(i) The word "perform" shall mean to engage in any of the following activities: Playing musical instruments, singing, dancing, acting, pantomiming, puppeteering, juggling, reciting, engaging in magic, creating visual art in its entirety, presenting or enacting a play, work of music, work of art, physical or mental feat, or other constitutionally protected entertainment or form of expression. (ii) The word "perform" shall not include the provision of personal services such as massage or hair weaving, cutting, or styling, the completion or other partial creation of visual, the creation of visual art at which is mass produced or produced with limited variation, or the creation of handcrafts. (iii) The word "handcrafts" shall mean objects made either by hand or with the help of devices used to shape or produce the objects through such methods as weaving, carving, stitching, sewing, lacing, and beading, including objects such as jewelry, pottery, silver work, leather goods, and trinkets that do not communicate a message, idea, or concept to others.
e.
Any sidewalk vendor conducting lawful First Amendment protected vending under subsections (E)(4)(a) -(b), above, shall still be required to comply with any applicable tax and licensing requirements.
E. Term of permit. A sidewalk vending permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall automatically expire one year from the date issued, unless an earlier expiration date is noted on the permit.
F. Transferability. A sidewalk vending permit shall not be transferable to any other entity or person and is valid only as to the original applicant for the term stated
(Ord. No. 1209, 9 6, 3-13-24)
12.50.050 - Stationary sidewalk vending locations and standards.
A. Stationary sidewalk vendors shall be prohibited from operating or establishing in any residential zone of the city, including the S-N (Suburban Neighborhood) zone, G-N (General Neighborhood) zone, U-N (Urban Neighborhood) zone, and all residential districts of the SP (Specific Plan) zone.
B. Stationary sidewalk vendors may operate in non-residential zones of the city, including mixed use zones, provided they meet the following:
1. The sidewalk vendor is duly licensed and meets all requirements of Section 12.50.030; and
2. The sidewalk vendor can set up their vending operation while still leaving a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches of accessible path of travel, without obstruction, along the public sidewalk or public pathway; and
3. If the sidewalk vendor is selling food, the sidewalk vendor shall display a valid health permit issued by the county in a conspicuous location on any food cart; and
4. If the sidewalk vendor is selling food, all employees shall possess a current food handler's card, issued by the county; and
5. Sidewalk vending hours shall be conducted between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. every day; and
6. The sidewalk vendor maintains the vending area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; and
7. The sidewalk vendor location be at a minimum distance of twenty-five (25) feet of entrances to buildings, private driveways, fire station driveway, or police station driveway; and
8. No vending shall occur within ten (10) feet of a fire hydrant, fire escape, bus stop, loading zone, building windows, parking spaces, handicapped access ramp; and
9. No tables, chairs, fences, shade structures, other site furniture, or any freestanding signs shall be permitted in conjunction with the vendors vending activities; and
10. The vendor shall not attach or use any water lines, electrical lines, or gas lines during vending operations; and
11. Exterior storage or display of refuse, equipment, materials, goods, wares, or merchandise associated with the vendor is prohibited; and
12. No vending shall occur within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a certified farmers' market, a swap meet, or an event held pursuant to a temporary event permit; and
13. No vending shall occur within two hundred (200) feet of a freeway onramp or off-ramp; and
14. No vending shall occur within three hundred (300) feet of a any school during the hours these schools are in session (and thirty (30) minutes before or after these schools are in session); and
15. The sidewalk vendor shall not discharge any liquid (e.g., water, grease, oil, etc.) onto or into the city streets, storm drains, catch basins, or sewer facilities. All discharges shall be contained and properly disposed of by the sidewalk vendor; and
16. The sidewalk vendor may not operate on any street right-of-way or sidewalk where street parking or public parking is not available within five hundred (500) feet of the vending area, or where off-street parking on private property is not available within five hundred (500) feet of the vending area; and
17. No vending shall occur within a corner cutoff area. A corner cutoff area is that area at all intersecting and intercepting streets or highways. The cutoff line shall be in a horizontal plane, making an angle of forty-five (45) degrees with the side, front, or rear property line, as the case may be. It shall pass through the points located on both sides and front or rear property lines at a distance of forty (40) feet from the intersection of such lines at the corner of a street or highway.
40 feet ____ Property Line._
40 feet Curb Line
Figure 1: Corner Cut-off limitations for Sidewalk Vendors (Ord. No. 1209, § 6, 3-13-24)
12.50.070 - Roaming sidewalk vending.
A. Roaming sidewalk vendors shall meet the following:
1. The sidewalk vendor is duly licensed and meets all requirements of Section 12.50.030; and
2. Sidewalk vending hours for residential zones shall be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; and
3. Sidewalk vending hours for non-residential zones shall be conducted between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. of every day; and
4. The sidewalk vendor maintains their temporary vending area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition; and
5. The sidewalk vendor does not block entrances to buildings, driveways, parking spaces, or building windows; and
6. The sidewalk vendor does not conduct sales from a public street; and
7. No vending shall occur within the immediate vicinity of a certified farmers' market, a swap meet, or an event held pursuant to a temporary event permit; and
8. No vending shall occur within a corner cutoff area. A corner cutoff area is that area at all intersecting and intercepting streets or highways. The cutoff line shall be in a horizontal plane, making an angle of forty-five (45) degrees with the side, front, or rear property line, as the case may be. It shall pass through the points located on both sides and front or rear property lines at a distance of forty (40) feet from the intersection of such lines at the corner of a street or highway.
(Ord. No. 1209, 5 6, 3-13-24)