It is unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale, or to operate a human powered device or conduct any business for the purpose of causing the sale of or offering for sale, any goods or services from any human-powered device parked, stopped, or standing on any public street, alley, parkway, sidewalk or other public property in the city except as follows:
(A) Sidewalk vendors shall not vend within 25 feet of an intersection, traffic signal, railroad crossing or controlled crosswalk. Sidewalk vendors shall not vend in any area that would block traffic or parking or that would cause vehicles to stop in traffic lanes. Sidewalk vendors shall not vend or sell to customers in moving operating vehicles.
(B) Shall not vend in a city park or facility when an exclusive agreement is in place with the city and a food vendor.
(C) Sidewalk vendors shall not vend in a park or city facility between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Sidewalk vendors shall not vend in driveways, parking lots or any area that would block traffic or parking or cause traffic to back up and be delayed.
(D) Vendors shall not vend in a school zone or within 500 feet of a school during loading and unloading times or at any time when children are present.
(E) Sidewalk vendors shall not vend in any residential zoned areas except for roaming sidewalk vendors, vending from the sidewalk and not blocking traffic or parking spaces nor vending to customers in moving operating vehicles. Roaming vendors shall keep moving and shall not be stationary except as necessary to complete a sale.
(F) Vendors shall at all times hold and display a Los Angeles County Health Department permit.
(G) Carts shall be returned to an approved commissary each night for servicing, cleaning, and restocking.
(H) Vendors shall at all times hold and display a City of Baldwin Park business license.
(I) Vendors shall maintain sanitary conditions including but not limited to proper disposal of trash and waste.
(J) Vendor shall comply with NPDES regulations and implement BMPs for stormwater runoff draining into municipal storm drains.
(K) Vendors shall comply with ADA and shall not block any required ADA path of travel.
(L) Sidewalk vendors shall not chain, tie, lock or fasten to any streetlight pole, sign, fire hydrant or any object within the public right-of-way.
(M) Sidewalk vendors shall not vend within:
(1) Any designated bicycle or vehicular pathway.
(2) Fifty feet of bus stop or bus shelter.
(3) Twenty-five feet of a fire hydrant.
(4) Twenty-five feet of a driveway approach.
(5) Eighteen inches from curb edge.
(N) Vendors that set up on a public sidewalk shall obtain an encroachment permit from Public Works. Vendor shall hold permit on premises and make it available at all times.
(O) Vendors shall possess a valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller’s permit.
(P) Sidewalk vendors shall submit information on his or her operations, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
(1) The name and current mailing address of the sidewalk vendor.
(2) A description of the merchandise offered for sale or exchange.
(3) Proof of liability insurance.
(4) A vendor who sells food, in addition to the requirements of this division, shall certify completion of a food handler course and present a copy of the course completion certificate.
(5) A certification by the vendor that to his or her knowledge and belief, the information contained on the form is true.
(6) The California seller’s permit number (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration sales tax number), if any, of the sidewalk vendor.
(7) If the sidewalk vendor is an agent of an individual, company, partnership, or corporation, the name and business address of the principal.
(Q) Vendors shall not vend within 1,000 feet of any city special event, farmers market, street fair, concert, or similar venue; or any temporary use permit such as filming, parades, or outdoor concerts.
(R) Street vendors shall comply with and provide evidence of compliance to any applicable local, state or federal rules, regulations or laws.
(‘83 Code, § 12.05.020) (Ord. 1082, passed 5-18-94; Am. Ord. 1431, passed 12-5-18; Am. Ord. 1432, passed 12-5-18; Am. Ord. 1436, passed 2-6-19) Penalty, see § 122.99