The Stockton City Council has unanimously approved a comprehensive new street vendor ordinance, marking a major milestone for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and neighborhood vitality throughout the city. The ordinance was approved on December 16, 2025, and formally announced by the City of Stockton this week.
The new ordinance brings Stockton into full alignment with California state street vending laws, including Senate Bill 946 (2018), Senate Bill 972 (2022), and the recently enacted Senate Bill 635 (2025). Together, these laws were created to encourage entrepreneurship and economic opportunity while ensuring public health, safety, and accessibility in shared public spaces.
Mayor Christina Fugazi described the ordinance as the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process…