Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in San Benito County, CA (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated San Benito County, California.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of San Benito County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Food Truck Permits

In unincorporated San Benito County, a food truck that parks in a fixed spot or stays at one location over four hours needs a temporary use permit from the Planning Director covering up to four locations.

San Benito County Food Truck Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

San Benito County Code § 25.02.004(C)(2)(f)

(f) Mobile vendors including food trucks. Mobile vendors or food trucks may operate in fixed locations or at any given location for more than four hours after obtaining a temporary use permit. The temporary use permit may be used by one vendor/truck to operate in up to four locations.

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Vending Zones

Unincorporated San Benito County lets roaming food trucks operate on any property under county jurisdiction, or entirely on public roadways, without a permit, provided they move on within four hours at each spot.

Where Food Trucks Can Vend in San Benito County

Some Restrictions

San Benito County Code § 25.02.004(C)(1)(e)-(f)

(e) Mobile vendors or food trucks operating on any property subject to County jurisdiction which move from location to location during the day and do not stay at a given location for more than four hours on any given day. (f) Mobile vendors or food trucks operating entirely on public roadways.

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Sidewalk & Mobile Vending

Mobile food vendors and trucks that stop anywhere in unincorporated San Benito County for more than four hours need a temporary use permit, which can cover up to four locations at once.

San Benito County Mobile Vendor Permits

Some Restrictions

San Benito County Code § 25.02.004(2)(f)

Mobile vendors including food trucks. Mobile vendors or food trucks may operate in fixed locations or at any given location for more than four hours after obtaining a temporary use permit. The temporary use permit may be used by one vendor/truck to operate in up to four locations. 1. The following standards apply to the operation of mobile vendors/food trucks: a. ...

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