Lodi adopted Chapter 9.19 (Sidewalk Vendors) to comply with the California Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (SB 946, Gov't Code §§51036–51039). The chapter permits roaming and stationary sidewalk vendors with a Lodi sidewalk-vendor permit, prohibits stationary vendors in exclusively residential zones, and limits hours/locations consistent with state law. Violations are subject only to administrative fines — never criminal penalties.
Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 9.19 (Sidewalk Vendors) is the city's implementation of California Government Code §§51036–51039, the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (SB 946, signed September 17, 2018). The chapter requires a sidewalk-vendor permit from the City for any person who sells food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other non-motorized conveyance on a public sidewalk or pedestrian path. Per Gov't Code §51038, the City may (a) require a permit, business license, and tax certificate; (b) restrict stationary vendors in areas zoned exclusively residential; (c) prohibit operation between 10 p.m. and certain morning hours in some zones; (d) impose location, sanitation, and pedestrian-flow rules; and (e) require liability insurance. The City may not (a) prohibit roaming vendors anywhere generally, (b) require a specific cuisine type, (c) limit vendors to certain neighborhoods, or (d) impose criminal penalties. Food vendors additionally need a San Joaquin County Environmental Health permit (Cal. Health & Safety Code §114294 et seq. — Compact Mobile Food Operations) and a permitted commissary. Lodi Chapter 9.19 was adopted to bring the City into compliance with state law and is enforced administratively only.
Per Cal. Gov't Code §51039, sidewalk-vending violations are NOT criminal and may NOT be punished by jail. Maximum administrative fines are state-capped: $100 for a first violation, $200 for a second within one year, $500 for each additional within one year, plus up to $1,000 per violation for vending without a permit (with proof-of-application reduction to $100/$200/$500). Failure to pay fines may not result in criminal charges or arrest. Fines must be reduced upon proof of indigency per §51039(f). Lodi Code Enforcement administers the fines under LMC Chapter 9.19; appeals follow LMC Title 1's administrative-hearing process.
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