All persons wishing to engage in sidewalk vending activities in West Hollywood must first obtain the requisite Sidewalk Vendor Business License.

“Sidewalk vendor” or “vendor” means a person who sells food or merchandise from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance, or from one’s person, upon a sidewalk within the City

“Sidewalk vending” refers to commercial activity conducted by a sidewalk vendor.

Business License Application

Applicants wishing to conduct Sidewalk Vending must submit a completed business license application to the West Hollywood Business License Officer and submit to fingerprinting and a background investigation before a valid business license can be issued.

Sidewalk Vending Business License Application

Please note that the individual named on the license must be present during the licensed activities and must have a copy of their business license on their person at all times.

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Code regulating the operations of Sidewalk Vendors

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