What is a Sidewalk Vendor?

Under California Senate Bill 946 (Safe Sidewalk Vending Act):

• A Sidewalk Vendor is anyone selling food or merchandise on a public sidewalk or pedestrian path using a non-motorized conveyance (example: pushcart, wagon, stand, pedal cart, display rack)
• A Sidewalk Vendor can be either roaming or stationary. 

Due to health, safety and welfare concerns, sidewalk vending will not be allowed on Levi's Stadium event days in the following locations:

• Tasman Drive (Great America Parkway to Calle de Sol)
• Tasman Drive eastbound off-ramp to Star and Stripes Drive
• Tasman Drive stairways to Stars and Stripes Drive
• Great America Parkway (Bunker Hill Drive to Patrick Henry Drive)
• Stars and Stripes Drive (Tasman Drive eastbound off-ramp to Bill Walsh Way).
• San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail (Great America Parkway to Agnew Road)
• Old Glory Lane east of Great America Parkway

A map of the areas where vending is not allowed is available Online.

Sidewalk Vending Permit Application Process

•  Submit the following documents to the Police Department (601 El Camino Real):
  • Solicitor / Peddler Application
  • Santa Clara County Health Permit
  • California State Sellers Permit
  • Fictitious Business Name Statement
  • Proof of Insurance ($1M General Liability)
  • Copy of Government issued Identification Card
  • Copy of Commissary Contract (contact between landlord and vendor for cart/food storage)
  • City of Santa Clara Business License (details online or by calling 408-615-2310)
  • A list of all employees (if applicable)
  • Schedule a LiveScan fingerprinting appointment with the Police Department Permits Unit at 408-615-4867
• City of Santa Clara Fees can be found on the Municipal Fee Schedule 
  • Initial Application
    • Fingerprinting rolling fee + FBI/DOJ fees
    • Solicitor/Peddler Application and background investigation
    • Business License Tax
  • Renewal
    • Solicitor/Peddler Application renewal
    • Business License Tax

Questions

For food truck, ice cream truck, door-to-door soliciting or sidewalk vendor inquiries, call the Santa Clara Police Department Permits Unit at 408-615-4867.