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West Chester committee debates ordinance to require permits for street vendors and limit solicitors
Summary
Committee members reviewed a proposed amendment to Chapter 80 that would require borough licensing for pedaling and solicitation, expand permitting to moving street sellers, and impose limits on public collections; members questioned exemptions for registered charities and food vendors and agreed to revisit enforcement details with the solicitor present.
The West Chester Public Safety Committee examined a proposed amendment to Chapter 80 that would expand permitting requirements to cover pedaling, soliciting and vendors who move along streets rather than remain stationary.
Committee members said the draft would require sellers who walk the sidewalks and sell goods to obtain a borough license and permit. Staff emphasized that food vendors and food trucks are handled under an upcoming food-truck/parking ordinance and…
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