San Mateo regulates sidewalk vending consistent with California's Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (SB 946). Vendors may operate on public sidewalks maintaining adequate pedestrian clearance. Stationary vendors must maintain at least 4 feet of clear sidewalk passage.
Sidewalk vending in San Mateo is regulated consistent with California's Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (SB 946), which limits how cities can restrict sidewalk vendors. Vendors may operate on public sidewalks in the right-of-way, maintaining adequate pedestrian clearance (minimum 4 feet). The city may designate restricted zones near parks, schools, and public events. Food vendors must comply with San Mateo County health permit requirements. SB 946 prohibits cities from requiring unreasonably burdensome permits or banning sidewalk vending entirely. The city may impose reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. The downtown area and transit station areas see the most sidewalk vending activity.
Vendors blocking pedestrian access may be cited. Health permit violations are enforced by county inspectors. Operating in restricted zones without authorization may result in citations.
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