El Monte Municipal Code Ch. 5.72 Sidewalk Vendors

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2950, § 3, adopted July 2, 2019, amended Ch. 5.72 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 5.72, §§ 5.72-010—5.72.060, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 2941, § 3, adopted Jan. 8, 2019.

It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter 5.72 to comply with state legislation decriminalizing sidewalk vending and to provide important entrepreneurial and economic opportunities through regulated and permitted sidewalk vending. It is a further purpose and intent of this Chapter 5.72 to regulate sidewalk vending to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of El Monte in a manner consistent with state law. The provisions of this Chapter 5.72 are in addition to any other permits, licenses and approvals which may be required to conduct business in the city, and are in addition to any permits, licenses and approval required under state, county, or other law.

(Ord. No. 2950, § 3, 7-2-2019)

Only sidewalk vendors with valid business licenses issued in accordance with Chapter 5.04 may vend in accordance with this Chapter 5.72. A separate business license shall be required for each pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other non-motorized conveyances utilized.

(Ord. No. 2950, § 3, 7-2-2019)

Sidewalk vending may only be conducted by a person with a valid sidewalk vending permits issued by the Permit Committee in accordance with this chapter and related regulations.

(Ord. No. 2950, § 3, 7-2-2019)

Sidewalk vendors shall be subject to such additional regulatory and permitting requirements as may be adopted by resolution of the City Council in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of El Monte residents.

(Ord. No. 2950, § 3, 7-2-2019)