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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, sidewalk vendors may only conduct transactions on public sidewalks in the public right-of-way and on pedestrian paths in City parks and all sidewalk vendors must comply with the following requirements:

a.Every sidewalk vendor must ensure that no obstruction is placed in the sidewalk or pedestrian path that would reduce the width of the sidewalk or pedestrian path to less than 48 inches, exclusive of the top of the curb.

b.No sidewalk vendor shall sell in a manner that blocks or obstructs the free movement of pedestrians or vehicles. The sidewalk vendor may not occupy space on any sidewalk or pedestrian path in such a way that would impede upon the required sidewalk width or path of travel requirement pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other disability access standards.

c.While in transit sidewalk vendors must at all times provide a clearance of not less than three feet on all sidewalks or pedestrian areas so as to enable persons to freely pass while walking, running, or using mobility assistance devices.

d.The sidewalk vendor shall maintain the vending area in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. The sidewalk vendor shall provide trash and recycling receptacles to collect all trash and recycling materials.

e.The location of the sidewalk vending shall not block any entrance to any building, driveway, or parking space.

f.No sidewalk vending may occur within 500 feet of the property line of any public school between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the days the public school is in session.

g.No sidewalk vending may occur within 500 feet of any freeway on-ramp or off-ramp as defined in the California Vehicle Code.

h.No sound amplification equipment, music, or live entertainment may be used in conjunction with any sidewalk vending.

i.A sidewalk vending permit does not provide an exclusive right to operate within any specific portion of the public right-of-way.

j.Any equipment or objects used for sidewalk vending purposes may not be left unattended overnight (from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) in public spaces or in any portion of the public right-of-way and if so left will be considered discarded and may be immediately seized or disposed of by the City.

k.To facilitate the enforcement of this chapter, every sidewalk vendor must display their City-issued sidewalk vending permit on their pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance when operating.

l.To prevent unintended rolling or slipping, a sidewalk vendor is prohibited from operating a pushcart, pedal-driven cart, wagon, or other nonmotorized conveyance on a public-right-of-way with a slope greater than five percent.

m.A stationary sidewalk vendor may place a chair on the sidewalk for the vendor’s personal use provided that a 48-inch clear pedestrian path along the sidewalk is maintained at all times. Restrictions on sitting on commercial sidewalks set forth in Section 32-6.2 are applicable.

n.To ameliorate sun exposure and not impede sidewalks, sidewalk vendors may have an umbrella if it is securely attached to the cart or stand and the lowest edge of any umbrella shall not be less than seven feet above the sidewalk surface.

o.Except as otherwise permitted under this chapter, no fences, shade structures, balloons, flags, banners, on-site furniture, blankets, mats, or freestanding signs are permitted in conjunction with the vendor’s vending activities.

p.No sidewalk vendor shall sell streamer spray, also known as aerosol string; confetti; plastic glitter; water balloons; or helium-filled balloons, including but not limited to balloons made of foil and latex.

q.The maximum size sign displayed by a sidewalk vendor shall be two square feet.

r.Sidewalk vending from a vendor to individuals in a parked car is prohibited.

s.Vending shall be prohibited within 25 feet of an outdoor dining or patio dining area. (Ord. 3606 § 5, 2019)