San Francisco designates specific vending zones for mobile food facilities through DPW permits. Food trucks must operate in permitted locations and comply with spacing requirements from restaurants and other vendors. The city has streamlined permitting to support street food culture.
DPW designates permitted vending locations on a block-by-block basis. Some areas have designated food truck pods or market areas with multiple vendor spaces. Food trucks must maintain required distances from brick-and-mortar restaurants and from other food trucks. Permitted locations are shown on the MFF permit. Private property vending requires the property owner's written permission and may need a Planning Department review for zoning compliance. Special events may have designated food vendor areas with temporary permits.
Vending outside permitted locations results in citations and fines. Repeated violations may lead to permit revocation.
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