Fontana vs Victorville
How do vending zones rules compare between Fontana, CA and Victorville, CA?
Victorville has fewer restrictions than Fontana.
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 →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
California SB 946 decriminalizes sidewalk vending statewide. Victorville regulates time, place, and manner. SB County health permits required for food vendors. Prohibited in certain zones for safety.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fontana | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| 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 decriminalized |
| Permit | - | City permit required |
| ADA clearance | - | 48 inches minimum |
| Food vendors | - | SB County health permit |
| Enforcement | - | Administrative citations only |
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.
Victorville FAQ
Can the city ban sidewalk vending?
No, SB 946 prohibits complete bans; only objective time, place, and manner restrictions are allowed.
What if I do not have a permit?
Administrative citations apply rather than criminal charges; obtain the permit to avoid fines.
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