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Street Vending in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)

2 verified street vending rules for Santa Cruz, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Vendor Permits

Santa Cruz Municipal Code Ch. 5.82 requires a sidewalk vending permit before any person may engage in sidewalk vending. The chapter implements SB 946 with locally tailored objective health, safety, and welfare rules.

Santa Cruz Sidewalk Vending Permits

Heavy Restrictions

Vending Zones

Santa Cruz Municipal Code §5.82.090 sets specific restrictions on vending in city beaches and parks. §5.82.080 lists no-vending and limited-vending zones.

Santa Cruz Beach and Park Vending Limits

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Santa Cruz County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Santa Cruz city rules.

Street Vending in Santa Cruz County