Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup
🍔 Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors/Vending Zones

Fremont vs San Leandro

How do vending zones rules compare between Fremont, CA and San Leandro, CA?

Fremont and San Leandro have similar restriction levels.

Fremont, CA

Alameda County

Some Restrictions

Fremont allows food truck vending in commercial zones and approved special events, with SB 946 limiting restrictions on sidewalk vendors in parks and public spaces.

View full Fremont rules →

San Leandro, CA

Alameda County

Some Restrictions

SB 946 limits San Leandro restrictions on sidewalk vending. Food trucks on public streets limited by zoning and meter/parking rules.

View full San Leandro rules →

Key Facts Comparison

FactFremontSan Leandro
Allowed ZonesCommercial, industrial-
ParksPermit requiredSeparate permit
State LawSB 946-
School BuffersTypical restriction-
Contact(510) 494-4455-
State law-SB 946 preemption
Sidewalk vendor-License required
Outright ban-Preempted
Street trucks-Parking rules apply

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Fremont FAQ

Can food trucks set up in Central Park?

Only with a Parks and Recreation permit or at city-authorized events; independent vending is restricted.

Can Fremont ban sidewalk vendors?

No, SB 946 preempts outright bans; only objective time/place/manner rules tied to health and safety are allowed.

San Leandro FAQ

Can San Leandro ban all sidewalk vendors?

No. SB 946 prohibits blanket bans. Only objective health/safety regulations are allowed.

Where can food trucks park?

Legal parking spaces for the posted time, subject to zoning district rules and private property permission.

Compare other topics

See how Fremont and San Leandro compare on other ordinance categories.

Want to add a third city?

Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.

Open Comparison Tool