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Charlotte council approves NoDa vending pilot, raises fines for unpermitted vending
Summary
City Council voted to amend vending rules to allow a six‑month permitted pilot market in NoDa and to raise civil penalties for unpermitted vending; the pilot will limit sales to non‑food arts and offer low‑cost permits, education and technical assistance.
Charlotte City Council on June 23 approved ordinance amendments to the city code that raise civil penalties for unpermitted street vending and authorize a city‑administered, six‑month permitted pilot market in the North Davidson (NoDa) corridor.
Councilmembers and staff said the action aims to preserve NoDa's arts‑market character while addressing pedestrian safety, sidewalk obstruction and public‑health concerns. The pilot will establish permitted vendor sites in a defined NoDa area, initially allowing vendors of clothing, jewelry and other handmade goods but not on‑site food preparation or the sale of mixed alcoholic drinks.
Charlie Jones of the Charlotte Department of Transportation…
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