Moreno Valley, CA Street Vending: Vending Zones (2026)

Under SB 946, location restrictions on sidewalk vending must be narrowly tied to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns such as pedestrian flow, ADA clearance, or public-event logistics. Moreno Valley can reasonably restrict stationary vending near school entrances during drop-off/pickup hours, within specified distances of fire hydrants or transit stops, in certified farmers-market footprints while the market is operating, and in other objectively justified zones. However, the city cannot designate 'no vending zones' based on preference of brick-and-mortar merchants, gentrification concerns, or general dislike. Designated public events (Moreno Valley's July 4 celebration, back-to-school fairs) typically establish temporary restricted zones. Vendors displaced from a restricted zone must have alternative locations reasonably available. Roaming vendors walking through any zone are less restricted than stationary setups. Owners of private property may prohibit vending on their sidewalks only where the sidewalk is actually private — the majority of Moreno Valley public sidewalks remain accessible.