Street vendor permits in Corona, CA — sometimes called sidewalk vendor licenses, mobile vendor permits, or peddler permits — are the licenses required to sell goods or food on public property.
Corona regulates sidewalk vendors under SB 946 (Government Code Sections 51036-51039), which decriminalized sidewalk vending statewide. Vendors must obtain a Corona business license and a sidewalk vending permit, comply with health code, and follow location restrictions.
California Senate Bill 946, effective January 1, 2019, decriminalized sidewalk vending and limited cities' regulatory authority. Corona implements SB 946 through its sidewalk vendor ordinance, which requires vendors to obtain a city sidewalk vending permit and a business license. Stationary vendors operate from a fixed location while roaming vendors move continuously throughout the day. Food vendors must additionally hold a valid Riverside County Department of Environmental Health permit and comply with the California Retail Food Code. Vendors are prohibited from operating in certain locations including farmers markets and special event venues during the event, within 500 feet of permitted swap meets or special events, in the public right-of-way that obstructs ADA access, or in residential zones during certain hours. Violations are administrative infractions only, not criminal offenses, with fines limited to $100 first offense, $200 second offense, and $500 for third and subsequent offenses, escalating to permit revocation. The city cannot impose criminal penalties. The South Main Street commercial corridor and parks like City Park are common vending locations.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Corona code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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