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Vending Zones: Mead Valley vs Palm Springs

How do vending zones rules compare between Mead Valley, CA and Palm Springs, CA?

Mead Valley and Palm Springs have similar restriction levels.

Mead Valley, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Ordinance 348 limits mobile food vending in unincorporated Riverside County to commercial and industrial zones, private property with owner consent, and permitted special events. On-street vending in residential areas is prohibited except for ice-cream vendors operating under specific speed and stop rules, and state highway shoulders are off-limits.

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Palm Springs, CA

Riverside County

Some Restrictions

Palm Springs restricts food truck and sidewalk vendor operation to specific zones and times. Sidewalk vendors are protected under California SB 946 and SB 972 and cannot be banned outright, but the city can regulate location, time, and health/safety. Downtown core, parks, and special event zones have specific rules.

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Mead Valley FAQ

Palm Springs FAQ

Where can food trucks operate in Palm Springs?

Food trucks are permitted on private commercial property with owner consent and proper zoning. Public right-of-way vending is restricted; special events like VillageFest require a city-issued vendor permit.

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