Food trucks in Fremont require an Alameda County Environmental Health permit, Fremont business license, and compliance with state law SB 946 sidewalk vending rules.
Mobile food facilities (MFFs) operating in Fremont must hold a current Alameda County Department of Environmental Health permit under the California Retail Food Code, plus a Fremont business tax certificate. Trucks must operate from an approved commissary for cleaning, waste disposal, and food prep. SB 946 (2018) decriminalized sidewalk vending statewide and limits local regulation of sidewalk vendors to health, safety, and welfare concerns. Zoning restrictions prohibit food trucks from operating in certain residential zones but allow them in commercial and industrial areas, at special events with permits, and on private property with owner consent. Brick-and-mortar restaurant proximity rules exist but must comply with state preemption.
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