Street vendor permits in Atlanta, GA — sometimes called sidewalk vendor licenses, mobile vendor permits, or peddler permits — are the licenses required to sell goods or food on public property.
Atlanta restricts public-right-of-way vending to designated vending zones with separate annual permits. Unincorporated Fulton County restricts street vending under zoning Article 19.
Atlanta's vending program under Code §30-1452 requires vendors to obtain a Vending Permit ($500/year typical), operate only in designated zones, and meet health/sanitation requirements. Sidewalk vending outside zones is prohibited. Unincorporated Fulton County allows mobile vending on private property with notarized owner consent under Zoning Article 19, with restaurant/retail buffer requirements (200/100 ft).
Vending without permit: $300-$1,000 fine + equipment impoundment.
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