Palm Springs, CA Street Vending: Vending Zones (2026)

While SB 946 prevents Palm Springs from imposing a blanket vending prohibition, the city does establish vending zones and restricted zones by ordinance. Permitted vending generally occurs along sidewalks of commercial corridors (Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Canyon Way, Indian Canyon Drive) subject to minimum sidewalk clearance for ADA access, typically 4 to 6 feet of unobstructed path. Restricted zones include: within the boundaries of certified farmers' markets while operating (state-law carve-out); within VillageFest on Thursday evenings when the Palm Canyon Drive street festival operates under its own permit; and within permitted special events such as Modernism Week closures. Residential zones generally allow roving vendors (walking with a pushcart) but not stationary setups. Vendors may not block curb ramps, bus stops, fire hydrants, utility access, or building entrances. Some high-density resort areas near the Convention Center and Spa Resort may have additional safety findings limiting stationary vendors. Violations are subject to administrative citation and permit suspension, not confiscation.