Vending vehicle operators shall comply with the following standards and conditions:
(A) Vending vehicle operators shall obtain and maintain at all times while vending a valid vending permit, a valid business license in accordance with Chapter 110 of this Code, and any other permit(s) or license(s) required by the City or other governmental agencies. A current, valid business license sticker shall be affixed to the back of the vending vehicle. Vendors of food or food products shall in addition affix to the lower left hand side of the windshield a current, valid Riverside County health inspection sticker.
(B) In addition to any other equipment required by law, each vending vehicle shall be equipped with the following:
(1) A convex mirror mounted so that the driver can see the area in front of the truck that is obscured by the truck's hood; and
(2) A back-up alarm audible for a distance of at least 100 feet.
(C) Lettering showing the vending vehicle operator or owner's name, business address, and telephone number shall be permanently affixed to both sides of the vending vehicle in a conspicuous place. The lettering shall at all times be visible, shall not be less than four inches in height, and shall be in contrast to the color of the background upon which it is placed.
(D) No vending vehicle operator shall vend in the following locations:
(1) Within 100 feet of any street intersection controlled by a crosswalk, traffic light, or stop sign;
(2) Within ten feet of any driveway or driveway apron;
(3) Within any publicly-owned or operated parking lot, unless the vending vehicle operator has written permission of the owner and complies with the provisions of § 114.18;
(4) On any street, alley, or highway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour;
(5) Within 200 feet of a permitted certified farmers' market, a swap meet, or an area designated for a temporary special permit. This prohibition shall be limited to the operating hours of the farmers' market or swap meet, or the limited duration of the temporary special permit;
(6) Within 300 feet of the nearest property line of any property on which a school building is located, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., each day that school is in session. This prohibition will not apply if the school principal gives the vending vehicle operator written permission to enter or park on school property. The vending vehicle operator shall provide a copy of that authorization to the City within five days of its receipt, and possess a copy while vending to provide upon request to any Enforcement Official;
(7)
Within the Major Music Overlay Zone for the duration of any Major Music Festival Event, as defined in the Unified Development Code, including the time-periods in which the streets and sidewalks are closed prior to and after the event.
(E) The vending vehicle shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
(F) No vending vehicle operator shall vend within 50 feet of another vending vehicle or a sidewalk vendor.
(G) Vending is prohibited on the exposed street or traffic side of the vending vehicle. No food, food products, goods, or merchandise shall be distributed from the vending vehicle in a manner so as to cause any customer or potential customer to stand in that portion of the street that is open to other vehicles.
(H) No part of a vending vehicle or any other equipment or furniture related to the operation of the vending vehicle shall encroach onto a public sidewalk.
(I) Vending is permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., daily, except that in residential areas vending shall only be permitted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(J) Vending vehicle operators shall maintain a clearly designated trash receptacle in the immediate vicinity of the vending vehicle, marked with a sign requesting use by patrons. Prior to leaving any vending location, the vendor shall pick up, remove, and dispose of all trash generated by the vending operations within a 25 foot radius of the vending location.
(K) Vending vehicle operators shall maintain and possess at all times while vending proof of liability insurance in the amount required by the City.
(L) Vending vehicle operators shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including without limitation state food preparation, handling, and labeling requirements; fire codes and regulations; noise standards; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other disability access standards; and traffic, parking, and Cal. Vehicle Code provisions.
(M) No vending vehicle shall become a permanent fixture on the vending site or be considered an improvement to real property.
(Ord. 1767, passed 12-15-21)