Ontario vs Victorville
How do vending zones rules compare between Ontario, CA and Victorville, CA?
Victorville has fewer restrictions than Ontario.
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 →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 | Ontario | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| State law | SB 946 (GC 51036) | SB 946 decriminalized |
| ADA passage | 4 ft clear required | - |
| Buffer | 15 ft curb cut / hydrant | - |
| Fines | $100-$500 administrative | - |
| 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.
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.
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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