Create new rules for sidewalk vendors and launch mobile vendor plaza program

Environmental JusticeGovernance

In Plain English

Richmond has seen more sidewalk vendors without proper health permits blocking sidewalks and creating litter. State law now requires cities to allow sidewalk vending but lets them set safety rules. The new law requires permits and creates designated vendor areas while banning vending near schools and hospitals.

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Votes

To introduce the first reading of an ordinance adding new Chapter 7.42 Sidewalk Vending regulations in the Richmond Municipal Code consistent with state law and authorize the city manager or her designee to execute any agreements necessary to establish and implement a Mobile Vendor Plaza Program aimed at creating opportunities for sidewalk vendors and other interested parties to continue their businesses in a regulated and licensed manner

Moved by: Eduardo MartinezSeconded by: Melvin Willis

Passed

7 to 0

Soheila BanaAye

Gayle McLaughlinAye

Doria RobinsonAye

Melvin WillisAye

Cesar ZepedaAye

Claudia JimenezAye

Eduardo MartinezAye

Community Discussion

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