All sidewalk vendors are subject to the following operating conditions when conducting sidewalk vending activities:
A. All food and merchandise shall be stored either inside or affixed to the sidewalk vendor receptacle or carried by the sidewalk vendor. Food and merchandise shall not be stored, placed, or kept on any public property. If affixed to the sidewalk vendor receptacle, the overall space taken up by the sidewalk vendor receptacle shall not exceed the size requirements provided in this section.
B. The sidewalk vendor permit shall be affixed to and conspicuously displayed at all times on the sidewalk vending receptacle and the sidewalk vendor’s person. If multiple sidewalk vendors are staffing a sidewalk vendor receptacle or working as roaming sidewalk vendors, each person shall wear their permit on their person in a conspicuous manner.
C. Sidewalk vendors shall not leave their sidewalk vending receptacle unattended to solicit business for their sidewalk vending activities.
D. Sidewalk vendors shall not call out, yell, ring bells or other devices to attract the attention of potential customers.
E. Sidewalk vendors are not allowed to provide onsite dining, nor provide, allow, or encourage others to provide or utilize tables, chairs, tents, umbrellas, or similar items on public property.
F. All signage and advertising related in any way to the sidewalk vendor shall be attached to the sidewalk vending receptacle, if any, or the sidewalk vendor’s person.
G. Sidewalk vendors shall not use any electrical, flashing, wind powered, or animated sign.
H. Sidewalk vending receptacles shall not be stored on public property and shall be removed from public property when not in active use by a sidewalk vendor.
I. All sidewalk vendors shall allow any government official charged with enforcing laws related to the sidewalk vendor’s activities to inspect their sidewalk vending receptacle at any time for compliance with the size requirements of this Chapter and to ensure the safe operation of any heating elements used to prepare food.
J. Sidewalk vending receptacles and any attachments thereto shall not exceed a total height of six (6) feet, a total width of six (6) feet, and a total length of four (4) feet.
K. No sidewalk vending receptacle shall contain or use propane, natural gas, batteries, or other explosive or hazardous materials.
L. Sidewalk vendors shall comply with CCMC Chapter 11.18.015 Polystyrene Regulations, which include the prohibition of polystyrene food service ware.
M. If a sidewalk vending receptacle requires more than one person to conduct the sidewalk vending activity, all sidewalk vendors associated with the sidewalk vending receptacle shall be within five (5) feet of the sidewalk vending receptacle when conducting sidewalk vending activities.
N. Sidewalk vendors that sell food shall have the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health permit in their possession at all times they are conducting sidewalk vending activities. If applicable, a sidewalk vendor shall have proof of a permit exemption from County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health.
O. Sidewalk vendors that sell food shall maintain separate food waste, trash, and recycling bins in or on their sidewalk vending receptacle and shall not empty their waste into public trashcans. The size of the vendor’s trash container shall be taken into account when assessing the total size limit of a sidewalk vending receptacle. Sidewalk vendors shall not leave any location without first picking up, removing, and disposing of all trash or refuse from their operation.
P. Sidewalk vendors shall immediately clean up any food, grease or other fluid or item related to sidewalk vending activities that falls on public property; washing down hard surfaces must comply with § 5.05.025 Prohibited Activities and § 5.05.030 Requirements for Existing Properties; Good Housekeeping Provisions.
Q. Sidewalk vendors shall maintain a minimum four-foot clear accessible path free from obstructions, including sidewalk vending receptacles and customer queuing area.
R. Sidewalk vendors shall comply with the noise provisions, including but not limited to those in § 9.04.015 and Chapter 9.07, including but not limited to permit requirements for loudspeakers and amplified devices.
S. In parks, sidewalk vendors shall not interfere in any way with anyone engaged in a sporting activity or other activity for which a permit has been obtained from the City.
T. Sidewalk vendors shall ensure that all City-required insurance is in effect prior to conducting any sidewalk vendor activities and maintained for the duration of the permit.
(Ord. No. 2023-006 § 1 (part))