STR EET AND SIDEW ALK VENDOR
REGU LATIONS
Council Legislation/Environmental Committee
March 24, 2025
PURPOSE
T o present proposed updates to
the Stockton Municipal Code
(SMC) concerning street and
sidewalk vending, aligning local
regulations with recent state
legislation (SB 946 and SB 972).
BACKGROUND
• State laws SB 946 (2018) and SB
972 (2022) significantly impacted
regulations for street vendors
across California, aiming to
promote entrepreneurship and
economic opportunities while
ensuring public health and safety.
• These laws introduced new
regulations, enforcement
guidelines, and a new category of
vendors (Compact Mobile Food
Operations or CMFOs), requiring
updates to the SMC to ensure
compliance and clarity.
KEYCHANGES
• Licensing and Permitting
• Operational Standards
• CMFOs
• Permitted Locations
• Penalties
STATE LAW &
LOCAL CONTROL
Preemption: State laws like SB 946 and SB 972 can
preempt, or override, local ordinances.
SB 946 and SB 972 Impacts:
• Limits on Local Government
• Enforcement Restrictions
• Requirements for licensing and permitting
procedures
Balancing Act: Local governments retain some
flexibility to regulate time, place, and manner of
vending to address local concerns, such as traffic
congestion, noise, and public safety.
BENEFITS OF
STREET
VENDING
• Provides entrepreneurship
opportunities
• Expands consumer access to
a diverse range of goods and
services
Economic
Opportunities:
• Enhances the vibrancy and
cultural richness of public
spaces
• Offers unique culinary
experiences and handcrafted
items
Community
Enhancement:
CHALLENGES OF
INCREASED
VENDING
Traffic and
Parking
Environmental
Impact
Regulatory Gaps
VENDING
IN
PUBLIC
PARKS
SB 946 prohibits cities from completely banning
vending in public parks, recognizing their
importance as public spaces for community
gathering and economic activity.
• Local Considerations:
• Protecting park resources and visitor
experience
• Managing potential conflicts with other park
uses
• Ensuring accessibility for all park users,
• Potential Solutions:
• Designated vending zones within parks
• Time-based restrictions
• Specific rules for waste disposal
PROPOSED
ORDINANCE:
KEY FEATURES
• Ensures consistency with SB 946 and SB
972
Compliance with State Law:
• Clear rules for vending locations, hours
of operation, and spatial restrictions
• Addresses waste management, noise
control, and protection of public
infrastructure.
Comprehensive Guidelines:
• Establishes specific regulations for
Compact Mobile Food Operations
• CMFO Regulations:
ADDRESS
PUBLIC
CONCERNS
Carefully balance the needs of vendors
with the preservation of public spaces
Balancing
Interests:
Incorporates provisions related to food
preparation, handling, and storage
Public Health
and Safety:
Provides clear and consistent
enforcement proceduresEnforcement:
NEW FEE SCHEDULE
• Introduces fees for violations and public property use, generating revenue to support enforcement and
maintenance efforts, ensuring that vendors contribute to the costs associated with their operations.
• Fees are structured to deter repeat violations and ensure that vendors contribute to the costs associated with their operations, promoting responsible vending practices.
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