A. It is unlawful for any person to engage in or employ any person to engage in the business of sidewalk vending without first obtaining and maintaining a sidewalk vending permit pursuant to this Chapter 5.82 to conduct such business.
B. Fees for such permits shall be in an amount determined by resolution.
C. To apply for a sidewalk vending permit, an applicant must provide:
1. A completed application form containing:
a. The applicant’s name and mailing address;
b. A description of the merchandise offered for sale or exchange;
c. Although applicant shall not be restricted to a proposed area of operation, the applicant shall submit a proposed area of operation with reference to street and other identifying landmarks;
d. If applicable, the name of any business entity the applicant works for or with;
e. Certification that the information in the application is true; and
f. Agreement to comply with all provisions of this chapter and all applicable provisions of this code.
2. A copy of the applicant’s California driver’s license or identification number, individual taxpayer identification number, social security number, federal identification number, or other identification number issued by a foreign government.
3. If vending food, a copy of a valid health permit issued by the County of San Bernardino.
4. Copies of all other applicable required licenses and permits.
D. Permits must be renewed on an annual basis.
E. Up to five (5) permits may be issued to any one (1) person. Each sidewalk vendor permit shall only permit the operation of one (1) sidewalk vendor at any one (1) time. A sidewalk vendor permit is not transferrable to another person.
F. The Director of Development Services or their designee may suspend or revoke any permit issued pursuant to this chapter for any of the following reasons:
1. Revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of the required San Bernardino County Health Department permit, if applicable for food vendors.
2. Upon the fourth violation or subsequent violations of the regulations set forth in this Chapter 5.82.
G. The issuance of a sidewalk vending permit does not authorize otherwise unlawful activities and does not exempt permittees from complying with other applicable regulations.
[Ord. No. 632, 7/13/22.]