California SB 946 decriminalizes sidewalk vending statewide. Victorville regulates time, place, and manner. SB County health permits required for food vendors. Prohibited in certain zones for safety.
California Senate Bill 946 (effective January 2019) decriminalized sidewalk vending statewide and limits local restrictions to objective time, place, and manner regulations. Victorville regulates sidewalk vendors through a permit process; permit denial cannot be based on zoning alone but can reflect legitimate health, safety, or traffic concerns. Vendors must not obstruct ADA-accessible paths (minimum 48 inches of clearance), block driveways, or operate within prohibited zones such as school fronts, farmers market areas, or high-traffic intersections. Food vendors also need San Bernardino County health permits under the California Retail Food Code. Special events (certified farmers markets, festivals) may prohibit competing vendors within a radius. Operation near private property requires owner permission. Enforcement follows administrative citation rather than criminal penalties. Vendor permit fees and requirements are available at City Hall.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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