Fontana vs Ontario
How do vending zones rules compare between Fontana, CA and Ontario, CA?
Fontana and Ontario have similar restriction levels.
Fontana, CA
San Bernardino County
Fontana FMC Title 17 controls food-truck locations. Commercial and industrial zones allow trucks on private property with owner permission. Residential zones restrict mobile vending to brief roving stops.
View full Fontana rules →Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
Under California SB 946, Ontario cannot ban sidewalk vendors citywide but regulates time, place, and manner through OMC Chapter 5, with no vending in parks during events or within 15 feet of curb cuts for ADA access.
View full Ontario rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fontana | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Allowed Zones | Commercial and industrial | - |
| Residential | Roving only, not stationary | - |
| Permission | Written from property owner | - |
| Large Events | Temporary Use Permit | - |
| Sidewalk Vendors | Separate SB 946 track | - |
| State law | - | SB 946 (GC 51036) |
| ADA passage | - | 4 ft clear required |
| Buffer | - | 15 ft curb cut / hydrant |
| Fines | - | $100-$500 administrative |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fontana FAQ
Can a food truck set up in my Fontana residential neighborhood?
Not for stationary lunch service. Roving ice-cream-truck style stops are allowed but extended residential-zone operation is prohibited under Fontana zoning.
Where can food trucks legally park to serve customers in Fontana?
On private commercial or industrial property with owner permission and a current county health permit. Some centers host regular food-truck gatherings.
Ontario FAQ
Can Ontario ban sidewalk vendors downtown?
No, SB 946 preempts outright bans; Ontario can only impose time, place, and manner rules with a public-health or safety basis.
Do sidewalk vendors need a health permit?
Yes if selling food, every vendor must hold a San Bernardino County Environmental Health permit plus a City business license.
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