Des Plaines does not designate public street vending zones. Permitted vending locations are limited to private commercial property with owner consent or to city-permitted special events.
Unlike Chicago's mobile food vehicle stand zones, Des Plaines does not designate public street vending areas. Vendors generally operate on (1) private commercial property in B and M zoning districts with the owner's written consent and accessory-use compliance, or (2) at city-permitted special events including Taste of Des Plaines, Summer Fair, the downtown farmers' market, and Park District events. Vending in residential zoning districts is prohibited. Vendors must observe minimum distances from competing brick-and-mortar establishments where applicable and may not block sidewalks, fire lanes, or accessible routes. Property owners hosting recurring vendors should confirm zoning with the Community Development Department to avoid accessory-use violations. Special-event vending is coordinated through the event organizer who liaises with the city for permits.
Vending in unauthorized zones: $250-$1,000 per day. Blocking sidewalks/accessibility: $500+ plus immediate cease order. Zoning violations on private property: enforcement against both vendor and host.
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