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Board introduces sidewalk vending ordinance, asks staff to detail fees, outreach and enforcement
Summary
On first reading July 10, Alameda County introduced an ordinance to license and regulate sidewalk vending to align with state law; staff described permit, ADA, restroom, buffer zone and enforcement proposals and supervisors pressed for one‑stop application options, clear outreach, and definitions distinguishing small roaming vendors from larger pop‑ups.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors held a first reading July 10 of a proposed ordinance to license and regulate sidewalk vending in unincorporated areas, directing staff to develop fees, outreach and regulations to implement the program.
Ed Labayag, the county’s Code Enforcement Manager, told the board the ordinance aims to align local rules with state laws (SB 946 and SB 972) by focusing on objective health and safety standards while encouraging vendor compliance through an accessible permitting system. Labayag summarized key elements in the draft: permit issuance by the Planning Department, business‑license and liability insurance…
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