Applications Now Open For Beach Street Sidewalk Vending Pilot Program In Santa Cruz

Press release from the City of Santa Cruz:

April 8, 2021

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The City of Santa Cruz announced a pilot program that will allow for a limited number of permitted vendors on Beach Street to operate at designated sites for the 2021 tourist season. Applications from interested vendors will be accepted through April 26, 2021.

To ensure the health and safety of residents and visitors, the number of permits issued will be limited to approximately six locations for the Beach Street / Wharf area. There is a chance that not all applicants will receive a permit. If this is the case, the City will implement a lottery system to distribute permits for this specific site.

For additional information on the application process, conditions for application approval, important dates, and frequently asked questions, vendors are encouraged to visit: cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/beach-street-vendors.

The City would like to remind the public that vending is currently prohibited at this location, and vendors violating this order (Executive Order 2020-21) can be issued a fine or ticketed with a misdemeanor.

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