(a) Certified Farmers’ Market or Swap Meet. No person, without written approval of the Director, may Vend within the immediate vicinity of a permitted Certified Farmers’ Market or a permitted Swap Meet during the operating hours of that Certified Farmers’ Market or Swap Meet.
(b) Temporary Special Permit. No person, without written approval of the Director, may Vend within the immediate vicinity of a temporary special permit issued by the City that authorizes the temporary use of, or encroachment in or on, the sidewalk or other public area, including an encroachment permit, special event permit, or temporary event permit for purposes including filming, parades, or outdoor concerts. This prohibition against Vending shall be effective only for the limited duration of the temporary special permit. Any notice, business interruption mitigation, or other rights provided to affected businesses or property owners under the temporary special permit shall also be provided to any Vendor whom the Director previously specifically permitted to operate within the immediate vicinity of the temporary special permit during the period that the temporary special permit is effective.
(c) United Nations Plaza. No person, without written approval of the Director may Vend at UN Plaza, unless it is an approved seller in the course of a permitted Certified Farmers’ Market. The Director, in consultation with the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department or the General Manager’s designee, may approve a Vending permit at UN Plaza if the Director finds that the issuance of such a permit would not objectively undermine public health, safety, or welfare.
(d) Hallidie Plaza. The Director, in consultation with the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department or the General Manager’s designee, may approve a Vending permit at Hallidie Plaza if the Director finds that the issuance of such a permit would not objectively undermine public health, safety, or welfare.
(e) Residential Zones. Stationary Vendors may not operate in any RH (Residential, House) districts as defined in the Planning Code.
(f) Hours of Operation. Each Vendor permit shall include permissible Vending hours, which shall be consistent and not in conflict with any limitations on hours of operation imposed by federal, state, and City laws, including but not limited to the Police Code and the Planning Code Zoning Control Tables, on other businesses or uses on the streets on which the Vendor operates. Each Vendor shall not Vend at times other than the hours authorized in the Vendor’s permit.
(g) Business Registration. Each Vendor shall register with the Tax Collector pursuant to Article 12 (Business Registration) of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, if applicable. Separate fees may apply and be payable to the Tax Collector.