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(877) 779-7222
SantaBarbaraSupport@avenuinsights.com

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City of Santa Barbara, CA
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373 East Shaw Avenue, Box 367
Fresno, CA 93710

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735 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Alt. Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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(805) 564-5346
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Sidewalk Vending in Santa Barbara

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On April 9, 2022, the City of Santa Barbara Sidewalk Vending Ordinance took effect to create a clear path of rules and regulations that allow for sidewalk vendors, stationary and roaming, to operate safely in the community while maintaining public access and public health. This will be a change for Santa Barbara, as most vending in the public right of way, parks and beaches was generally prohibited.

There are a select number of locations and conditions where sidewalk vending is prohibited. Please review the information guide and/or ordinance on the sidebar for directions.

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3 Things You Need to Do Before Sidewalk Vending

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Once your completed application is processed, you will receive a business tax certificate. The business tax certificate must be displayed on cart and/or carried on person at all times vending is taking place.

 

Business Assistance

The Economic Development Collaborative Small Business Development Center (EDC SBDC), is a non-profit serving Santa Barbara County, that provides no cost, professional advisors that work one-on-one with business owners and entrepreneurs to help them start-up, grow and navigate today’s complex business environment.

EDC SBDC is currently taking phone and virtual appointments via Zoom. To schedule an appointment call (805) 409-9159, or go online to https://calendly.com/edc-sbdc. 

Report a Violation

To report a sidewalk vending license violation, please submit a request using the City's SB Connect App. Download the SB Connect App today or submit via the City's SB Connect webpage.

  1. Tap or click "Requests" then "Create a Request"
  2. For the Report Type, choose "Neighborhood Nuisances" and then "Illegal Sidewalk Vending"
  3. Fill out the form and submit.