City of San Rafael, CA
10/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2025 15:39
City Council approves first reading of ordinance and resolutions to establish a mobile vending permit program.
On October 20, the San Rafael City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance and related resolutions to establish a mobile vending permit program in San Rafael.
The proposed program takes a three-part approach to address mobile vending in the community by:
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Strengthening enforcement tools to support fair and consistent compliance.
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Creating multiple paths to legalization for existing vendors.
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Supporting local entrepreneurship through education and technical assistance.
Under the new program, the City would:
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Establish a permitting process for mobile vendors with time, place, and manner regulations.
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Partner with Marin County Environmental Health Services on coordinated enforcement strategies.
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Fund a community-based organization to provide bilingual outreach and technical assistance to help local vendors understand and meet compliance requirements.
The City Council will consider the second reading of the proposed ordinance on Monday, November 3. If approved, staff will spend the fall and winter developing bilingual application materials, refining enforcement protocols, and conducting vendor outreach. The mobile vending program is expected to launch in spring 2026.
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