The primary purpose of this chapter is to apply reasonable standards for the outside sale of food and merchandise and to protect pedestrian and vehicle circulation. In addition, standards based on the health, safety, and welfare of the general public are significant issues to be addressed in the issuance of a vending permit. Access to and use of the public sidewalks for vending and selling of merchandise, which does not unduly interfere with the pedestrian traffic, promotes the public interest by contributing to an attractive pedestrian environment and increased sales activities within the City of Tulare. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the lawful operation of itinerant vending when associated with special civic events such as the County Fair and downtown events such as a farmers market.
(Ord. 19-07, passed 11-19-2019)