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Solvang introduces update to sidewalk-vending rules to align with state law; first reading approved 5-0
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance No. 260394 to update Solvang's sidewalk-vending code to reflect recent state statutes and a California court decision. Changes clarify background-check limits, personal-data protections, health-permit applicability and ID/permit display; staff declined to add cart impoundment authority.
The Solvang City Council on April 13 introduced Ordinance No. 260394, revising the city's sidewalk vending chapter to conform to recent changes in state law and to guidance from a recent court decision.
City staff told the council the proposed changes make local regulations consistent with state statutes that limit certain enforcement tools and protect vendors' personally identifiable information. The presentation highlighted several specific updates: removing language that would require vendor background…
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