2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Contra Costa County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Food truck operators in unincorporated Contra Costa County require a Contra Costa Environmental Health Mobile Food Facility permit and a Business License. Statewide preemption under SB 972 (2022) limits local restrictions on sidewalk food vendors.
Mobile food facility location restrictions in unincorporated Contra Costa County are limited by state preemption (SB 972). Operators generally must have landowner permission, respect zoning, maintain setbacks from residences and schools, and cannot block ROW.
SB 972 / California Health & Safety Code §§ 113831(c), 114368, 114368.1, 114368.2
(c) "Compact mobile food operation" means a mobile food facility that operates from an individual or from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance. A compact mobile food operation, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 113831, shall meet the applicable requirements of Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 114294), except as provided...
8 cities in Contra Costa County have their own food trucks & mobile vendors rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones
2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones
2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones
2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones
2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones
2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones
2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones
2 verified rules • Food Truck Permits, Vending Zones
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