Street vending cart rules in Aurora, CO — also called pushcart, food cart, or sidewalk vendor regulations — set where mobile vendors can operate and what permits they need.
Pushcart vendors in Aurora need a city vendor license, Tri-County Health permit, and must meet equipment, storage, and hours-of-operation rules.
Pushcarts and similar non-motorized food vending units in Aurora are subject to the same city licensing and Tri-County Health retail food permit framework as food trucks, with the additional requirement that carts be serviced from a licensed commissary at the end of each day. Carts must have approved handwashing, hot and cold holding, and refuse containment. Carts cannot be left overnight on the right-of-way. Non-food carts (flowers, merchandise) still need a general vending license and appropriate sales tax registration. Size limits and attendant-at-cart requirements apply to maintain pedestrian safety.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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