Sidewalk Vendor Permit Now Required in Westminster (Ordinance No. 2601)

Permits are now required for sidewalk vending and sales of goods from vehicles in the City of Westminster. Ordinance No. 2601 became effective as of June 10, 2023. This ordinance updated the Westminster Municipal Code to allow sidewalk vending, consistent with state law (Senate Bills 946 and 972). Both "stationary" and "roaming" sidewalk vendors now need to comply with regulations relating to size, hours, location, etc. while operating within the City. These regulations have been adopted to address the objective health, safety, and welfare concerns that can arise from inadequate sidewalk vending conditions. For more details, please review the application, adopted ordinance, and staff report for the first reading of the ordinance linked below.

Sidewalk Vendor Permit Application

Application Requirements Resource Page

Ordinance No. 2601

April 26, 2023 Staff Report - First Reading of Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance

WATCH OUR WORKSHOP TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE REGULATIONS IN WESTMINSTER

Click here to access the workshop recordings!

Click the links below to view the Sidewalk Vendor Permit Workshop Flyer (available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese):

Sidewalk Vendor Permit Flyer

Sidewalk Vendor Permit Flyer (Spanish)

Sidewalk Vendor Permit Flyer (Vietnamese)

If you have any questions regarding the Sidewalk Vendor Permit, the application process, or the workshop, please contact Ryan Salz, Senior Administrative Analyst, at rsalz@westminster-ca.gov or (714) 548-3496.