Sunnyvale permits food truck and sidewalk vending in commercial and industrial zones and limits operations near schools, parks, and residences under SMC Title 19 and SB 946.
Mobile food trucks in Sunnyvale may operate on private commercial or industrial property with owner permission and may serve special events with a permit, but long-term stationary vending on public streets in residential areas is generally restricted under SMC Title 19. Under SB 946, roaming and stationary sidewalk vendors are allowed citywide with a sidewalk vendor permit, subject to reasonable time, place, and manner rules: ADA clearances, distance from public schools during dismissal, and not blocking building entrances. Certified Farmers Markets and community events operate under their own permits. Vending inside city parks is generally limited to concessionaires under agreement with Parks and Recreation. Catering trucks servicing worksites in industrial zones are a common, allowed use.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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