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Vending Zones: Delray Beach vs West Palm Beach

How do vending zones rules compare between Delray Beach, FL and West Palm Beach, FL?

West Palm Beach has fewer restrictions than Delray Beach.

Delray Beach, FL

Palm Beach County

Heavy Restrictions

Delray Beach restricts mobile vending to private property and permitted special events. No designated public vending zones. Sidewalk and beach vending prohibited except with city-issued concession agreement. Old School Square and Atlantic Avenue events curate approved vendor lists.

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West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach County

Some Restrictions

West Palm Beach restricts food truck vending in public rights-of-way and on city property. Approved vending allowed at permitted special events, breweries with agreements, and certain commercial parking lots with property owner consent.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactDelray BeachWest Palm Beach
Designated ZonesNone public-
EventsCurated vendors-
SidewalkProhibited-
Push-cartLicense required-
Fine$250-$500-
ROW Vending-Prohibited
Private Property-Allowed with consent
Downtown-Permitted events only
Buffer-200 ft from restaurants

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Delray Beach FAQ

Who enforces this in Delray Beach?

Delray Beach code enforcement at (561) 243-7000 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Delray Beach?

Delray Beach code enforcement at (561) 243-7000 handles complaints.

West Palm Beach FAQ

Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.

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