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Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS

§ 118.99 PENALTY.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

  • (A) Any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter by sidewalk vendors, stationary sidewalk vendors, or roaming sidewalk vendors shall be punishable by an administrative fine according to the following provisions:

  • (1) An administrative fine of $100 for a first violation.

  • (2) An administrative fine of $200 for a second violation within one year of the first violation.

  • (3) An administrative fine of $500 for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.

  • (4) The city may rescind a permit issued for sidewalk vending for the term of that permit upon the fourth violation or any subsequent violation.

(B) Engaging in sidewalk vending without a permit is punishable by an administrative fine according to the following provisions:

  • (1) An administrative fine of $250 for a first violation.

  • (2) An administrative fine of $500 for a second violation within one year of the first violation.

  • (3) An administrative fine of $1,000 for each additional violation within one year of the first violation.

  • (4) Upon proof of a valid permit issued by the city, the administrative fines set forth in this division shall be reduced to the administrative fines set forth in division (A), respectively.

  • (C) Failure to pay an administrative fine pursuant to divisions (A) and (B) shall not be punishable as an infraction or misdemeanor.

  • (D) Additional fines, fees, assessments, or any other financial conditions beyond those authorized in divisions (A) and (B) shall not be assessed.

(E) (1) When assessing an administrative fine pursuant to divisions (A) and (B), the city shall take into consideration the person's ability to pay the fine. The city shall provide the person with notice of his or her right to request an ability-to-pay determination and shall make available instructions or other materials for requesting an ability-to-pay determination at adjudication or while the judgment remains unpaid, including when a case is delinquent or has been referred to a comprehensive collection program.

(2) If the person meets the criteria described in subdivision (a) or (B) of Section 68632 of the Government Code, the city shall accept, in full satisfaction, 20% of the administrative fine, or may offer the following alternatives:

  • (a) Community service in lieu of paying the total administrative fine.

  • (b) Waiver of the administrative fine.

  • (c) An alternative disposition.

  • (Ord. 881-C.S., passed 12-4-18)

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Eureka Zoning Code
  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. ▸ Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
    Overview
    1. § 118.01 DEFINITIONS.
    2. § 118.02 RESTRICTIONS ON SOLICITORS, AND CANVASSERS DURING CER…
    3. § 118.03 EXEMPTIONS.
    4. § 118.04 VENDING LOCATIONS.
    5. § 118.05 SIDEWALK VENDORS, FARMER'S MARKETS, AND SWAP MEETS.
    6. § 118.06 SIDEWALK VENDORS AND TEMPORARY SPECIAL PERMITS.
    7. § 118.07 SIDEWALK VENDORS, ROAMING SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND STATI…
    8. § 118.08 SIDEWALK VENDORS, ROAMING SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND STATI…
    9. § 118.15 LICENSE REQUIRED FOR SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS.
    10. § 118.16 APPLICATION AND FEE FOR SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS.
    11. § 118.17 LICENSE REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK VENDING.
    12. § 118.18 APPLICATION AND FEE FOR SIDEWALK VENDORS, STATIONARY …
    13. § 118.19 INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK VENDOR PERMIT.
    14. § 118.20 CONFIDENTIALITY AND SIDEWALK VENDORS.
    15. § 118.21 APPEALS.
    16. § 118.99 PENALTY.
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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