The City of Fresno is updating its Sidewalk Vending Ordinance following a recent court decision that found parts of local streetvending rules in conflict with state law.
The Fresno City Council last week approved an amendment intended to bring the city’s ordinance into compliance. A San Diego court ruling in favor of a street vendor led to the change, finding that some city rules on sidewalk vending broke state law.
In response, the Fresno City Council voted to modify the allowable hours of operation for mobile food vendors. Councilmember Miguel Arias said the city is still maintaining other requirements…