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Committee seeks clearer event rules and cites existing sidewalk‑vendor ordinance after recent unlicensed vendors
Summary
Members raised concerns about events that displace downtown businesses, called for clearer vendor lists and noted the city already prohibits sidewalk vendors within 500 feet of permitted community events; committee will coordinate observations and follow up with the Chamber and event organizers.
The Porterville Downtown Committee discussed seasonal events, vendor placement and enforcement after reports of unlicensed mobile vendors and food sellers operating during downtown events.
Members said past events have sometimes placed temporary vendors in front of existing businesses, which business owners said undercuts downtown merchants. Several members asked the committee to develop…
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