Paterson, NJ Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Vending Zones (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- City Code § 367-39.1
- Downtown
- Entire downtown core off-limits
- Fire hydrant/crosswalk buffer
- 15 feet
- Selling hours
- 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. only
Summary
Licensed Paterson peddlers can't sell near fire hydrants, crosswalks, driveways, bus stops, store entrances, or anywhere in the downtown core.
Engage in the business of peddling within 10 feet of any location where the curb has been depressed... Engage in the business of peddling on any sidewalk or along any street within 15 feet of any fire hydrant, crosswalk or driveway... Sell or attempt to sell any good or service within the downtown area. For the purposes of this article, the "downtown area" shall be defined as the area from the intersection of Main Street and Market Street, east on Market Street to Memorial Drive...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4713536; v19 updated 2025-12-16; through 12-16-2025).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 367-39.1 sets out where a licensed peddler or hawker may not operate: within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, crosswalk or driveway; within 10 feet of a curb cut; on any sidewalk or street designated a bus stop; within 20 feet of an entranceway to a store, theater, school, museum or similar place of assembly; or anywhere within the defined downtown area (Main and Market Streets east to Memorial Drive, then northwest along Memorial Drive back to Main Street). Peddling is also barred between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., and a clear six-foot pedestrian right-of-way must be maintained at all times.
Violations & Fines
Fine up to $1,000 or up to 90 days imprisonment, or both, under § 367-43; each subsection violated is treated as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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