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Consideration and Introduction of an
Ordinance to Amend Section 3.68 of
the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code
Related to Mobile Vending Businesses
City Council Meeting
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October 21, 2025
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July 15, 2025
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City Council directed staff to agendize an
update to the City’s Mobile Food Vendor regulations
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September 4, 2025
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PPIC discussed and recommended
potential mobile food vending regulations
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California Vehicle Code 22455 authorizes mobile
vending on public streets and allows local regulation to facilitate public safety only
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California Constitution authorizes municipalities to
regulate public heath and welfare
Background
OCTOBER 21, 2025
MOBILE VENDING BUSINESS ORDINANCE
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Municipal Code Chapter 3.68 regulates mobile
food
vendor operations only
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City Business License required, but is not a permit
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State Seller’s License required to collect sales tax
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CA Code 114315(a) requires food vendors to be within
200 feet of a restroom facility if operating for more than one hour at a location
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LA County Mobile Food Facility Permit required for food trucks
Current Regulations
OCTOBER 21, 2025
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Public Health
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Unsanitary food preparation, vermin
attraction
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Environmental
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Illegal dumping, oil and grease
disposal, damage to infrastructure
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Safety
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Fire hazards, traffic congestion, unsafe
parking, pedestrian access, ADA compliance, driver
sight distance
Public Safety Concerns
OCTOBER 21, 2025
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Applies to all mobile vendors, not just food vendors
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One year term
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similar to sidewalk vending permit
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Better control and oversight of vendor compliance
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Requires proof of State and County permits/approvals
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Requires Liability and Auto Insurance
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Progressive citation fines and revocation after fourth
violation, revocation may be appealed
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Business License also required
Proposed Mobile Vending Business Permit
OCTOBER 21, 2025
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Prohibitions:
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Parking lots, bike lanes, parks, non
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street areas
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Within 50/150 feet of controlled/uncontrolled intersections º
Streets with 5% or greater vertical slope
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Within 10 feet of special curb zones
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Within 500 feet of Farmer’s Market or Special Permit Zone º
Within 50 feet of another mobile vendor
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Within 300 feet of a school between 7AM
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5PM on school days
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On any street with a speed limit of 35 MPH or greater
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In more than one marked parking space or in diagonal spaces Operating Requirements
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Operating hours
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8 AM
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10 PM except 9AM
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6PM in residential areas
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No equipment, accessories, signs or products in public right -
of
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way
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Food and merchandise must be stored within vending vehicle •
Shall not obstruct free movement of pedestrians (5’ minimum path) •
Shall not vend on street side of vehicle (no diagonal spaces) •
Food vendors shall provide trash and recycling receptacle •
Shall display valid County Health and City permits
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Shall not discharge any liquid onto public or private property •
Shall not display animated, flashing or scrolling signs Operating Requirements
OCTOBER 21, 2025
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The public has been informed of this agenda item as
part of the City’s standard meeting notice practices
via public bulletin boards, website calendar, and
social media.
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Chamber of Commerce
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North Manhattan Beach Business and Professionals
Association (NMBBPA)
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Downtown Business and Professionals Association
(DBPA)
Public Notification, Outreach, and Comment
OCTOBER 21, 2025
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A) HEAR PUBLIC TESTIMONY
B) DISCUSS ESTABLISHING A PERMIT PROCESS
FOR MOBILE VENDING AND AMENDING
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE THERETO
C) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 25-0011
Recommendation
OCTOBER 21, 2025
MOBILE VENDING BUSINESS ORDINANCE
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Consideration and Introduction of
an Ordinance to Amend Section
3.68 of the Manhattan Beach
Municipal Code Related to Mobile
Vending Businesses
City Council Meeting
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October 21, 2025