Effective January 1, 2019, the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (Senate Bill 946) is a state law that allows counties and cities to adopt non-criminal laws to protect public health, safety and welfare with regard to how, when and where sidewalk vendors can operate. On September 26, 202, the Rocklin City Council adopted Ordinance No.
Effective January 1, 2019, the Safe
Sidewalk Vending Act (Senate Bill 946) is a state law
that allows counties and cities to adopt non-criminal laws to
protect public health, safety and welfare with regard to how,
when and where sidewalk vendors can operate. On September 26,
202, the Rocklin City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1169 which
introduced City of Rocklin Municipal Code Chapter 5.26 to
explicitly address the type of sidewalk vending covered by the
Safe Sidewalk Vending Act. The ordinance, which became effective
on November 26, 2023, is intended to protect the public health,
safety and welfare by applying objective standards to ensure that
vendors on public property provide safe and sanitary conditions
for consumers, are adequately insured and properly licensed with
all agencies.
Important Documentation
No sidewalk vendor may vend or operate anywhere in the City
without first obtaining a Sidewalk Vending Permit and Business
License (City of Rocklin Municipal Code Section
5.26.030)
