Lansing, MI Special Events & Permits: Street Fair Rules (2026)

No person, whether licensed under Sections 844.01 to 844.18 or Chapter 1066 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code, shall sell, hawk, vend, peddle, solicit or otherwise distribute any food or other items in the area contained within the following boundaries:(1)That portion of North Grand Avenue between East Saginaw Street and East Shiawassee Street;(2)That portion of East Saginaw Street between North Grand Avenue and North Cedar Street;(3)That portion of North Cedar Street between East Saginaw Street and East Shiawassee Street; and(4)That portion of East Shiawassee Street between North Grand Avenue and North Cedar Street. This prohibition shall also apply to the areas known as the City Market parking lot and Mill Street, during any festival, show or fair which is sponsored or co-sponsored by the City and held in Riverfront Park, unless the person has first obtained a license therefor from the City Clerk's office. Council may establish a fee schedule for such licenses by resolution. The City Clerk shall obtain the approval of the Department prior to the issuance of the license. In addition, the Department shall recommend, and Council shall review and approve, any rules or regulations concerning the issuance of licenses, denial of licenses and revocation of approved licenses. The licenses may be made conditional upon location.

(c)Any applicant denied a license to operate within the areas described in subsection (b) hereof may appeal the denial to Council.