{"id":201839,"date":"2026-03-03T06:49:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/201839\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T06:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:49:45","slug":"fresno-lifts-restrictions-for-tower-district-street-vendors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/201839\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresno lifts restrictions for Tower District street vendors"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pedestrians<\/p>\n

Pedestrians pass Jaime G\u00f3mez, a food vendor selling hot dogs on the sidewalk along Olive Avenue in Fresno\u2019s Tower District Wednesday evening, July 19, 2023.<\/p>\n

ERIC PAUL ZAMORA<\/p>\n

ezamora@fresnobee.com<\/p>\n

Fresno sidewalk vendors now face zero time limitations on when they can stay open in the Tower District, thanks to a state law.<\/p>\n

The Fresno City Council updated its sidewalk vending ordinance at a Thursday meeting in accordance with state law and a recent ruling<\/a> by the Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeal, which prevents cities from regulating street vendors\u2019 hours differently from stores in California.<\/p>\n

The local ordinance update comes months after Councilmember Miguel Arias proposed a total ban on vendors selling in Fresno\u2019s Tower District<\/a> during peak sale hours, Friday through Sunday, between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m., which was met with backlash from many vendors and advocates.<\/p>\n

City officials cited late-night police calls for service after bars and restaurants close for the night in their proposal to ban sidewalk vendors in the neighborhood during peak business hours.<\/p>\n

On Jan. 22, a three-judge panel ruled in favor of a San Diego street vendor over the city\u2019s street vending ordinances, which put time and place restrictions on vending, similar to Fresno\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n

The judges deemed the city\u2019s street vending ordinances to be in direct conflict with state law.<\/p>\n

\"Jaime Jaime G\u00f3mez, a food vendor selling hot dogs, sets up shop on the sidewalk along Olive Avenue in Fresno\u2019s Tower District Wednesday evening, July 19, 2023. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA ezamora@fresnobee.com <\/p>\n

Increased fines for failing to comply with permanent requirements were also introduced in October in Fresno, between $100 to $500, depending on the number of repeated violations, which are still in place.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe City\u2019s Code Enforcement Team will continue to enforce all applicable regulations, including permitting and licensing requirements, operational standards, and public safety provisions,\u201d a statement from Arias office said. \u201cAll sidewalk vendors are required to maintain a valid City of Fresno Business Tax Certificate, all applicable permits issued by the Fresno County Department of Public Health, and comply with all health and safety regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Administrative fines for unpermitted sidewalk vending involving food prepared on a heated surface requiring fuel will continue as:<\/p>\n

First violation: A written warningSecond violation: Fine up to $100Third violation: Fine up to $200Fourth violation: Fine up to $500<\/p>\n

Fines for unpermitted sidewalk vending are:<\/p>\n

First violation: A written warningSecond violation: Fine up to $25Third violation: Fine up to $50Fourth violation: Fine up to $100 \"Pedestrians Pedestrians pass Jaime G\u00f3mez, a food vendor selling hot dogs on the sidewalk along Olive Avenue in Fresno\u2019s Tower District Wednesday evening, July 19, 2023. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA ezamora@fresnobee.com
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