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Napa County updates peddling code to align with state sidewalk-vending law and clarify enforcement
Summary
Staff presented proposed amendments to Chapter 5.4 (peddling and soliciting) so local code aligns with California’s SB 946 on sidewalk vending; the board voted intent to adopt the ordinance for unincorporated areas, shifting enforcement to PBES with administrative fines up to $500.
Napa County staff presented proposed amendments Oct. 7 to Chapter 5.4 of the county code to bring local peddling and soliciting rules into alignment with statewide sidewalk-vending law (Senate Bill 946).
Why it matters: SB 946 decriminalized sidewalk vending statewide and limited local restrictions; local governments must adopt regulations that are objective and related to health, safety or welfare. The county’s draft clarifies permitting, revocation criteria and moves enforcement from criminal penalties to an administrative process managed…
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