Street Vending in Garden Grove
SENATE BILL (SB)946 “SAFE SIDEWALK VENDING ACT” – SB 946 was signed by the California Governor in September of 2018 and became effective on January 1, 2019. In preventing cities and jurisdictions to prohibit sidewalk vending outright, the intent of SB 946 is to provide economic opportunities to low-income and immigrant communities, by requiring local jurisdictions to establish a permitting system for sidewalk vending.
In order for Sidewalk Vendors to operate lawfully within the City of Garden Grove, Sidewalk Vendors must acquire all necessary permits, which may include the following:
- Garden Grove Business License
- Sidewalk Vending Permit
- Orange County Health Department Permit
- California Sellers Permit
If a Sidewalk Vendor is not properly displaying their Garden Grove Business License nor their Orange County Health Care Agency Health Permit (if applicable), it is possible that they are operating unlawfully.
To report the operation of an unpermitted vendor, please submit a request here.
The Garden Grove Municipal Codes establishes standards and requirements for Sidewalk Vending. The Garden Grove Municipal Code can be found here.
Information from the OC Health Care Agency on Permits for Vendors can be found here.