Sidewalk vendors are permitted except:
(a) Within 100 feet of the outer perimeter of a permitted certified farmers’ market or a permitted swap meet during the limited operating hours of that certified farmers’ market or swap meet. A “certified farmers’ market” means a location operated in accordance with Chapter 10.5 (commencing with Section 47000) of Division 17 of the Food and Agricultural Code and any regulations adopted pursuant to that chapter. A “swap meet” means a location operated in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 21660) of Chapter 9 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, and any regulations adopted pursuant to that article.
(b) Within 100 feet of the outer perimeter of an area designated for a temporary special permit issued by the city, provided that any notice, business interruption mitigation, or other rights provided to affected businesses or property owners under the city’s temporary special permit are also provided to any sidewalk vendors specifically permitted to operate in the area, if applicable. For purposes of this subsection, a temporary special permit is a permit issued by the city for the temporary use of, or encroachment on, the sidewalk or other public area, including, but not limited to, an encroachment permit, special event permit, or temporary event permit, for purposes including, but not limited to, filming, parades, or outdoor concerts. A prohibition of sidewalk vendors pursuant to this subsection shall only be effective for the limited duration of the temporary special permit.
(c) Within 100 feet of the outer perimeter of a school during in-person instructional time.
(d) Within zones that are exclusively residential as defined in Chapter 18 (Zoning) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. This subsection (d) shall only apply to stationary sidewalk vendors.
(e) In city owned or operated parks in which the city has signed an agreement for concessions that exclusively permits the sale of food or merchandise by the concessionaire.
(Ord. 5610 § 3 (part), 2024)