AGENDA TITLE:
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Set Public Hearing for July 1, 2026, to waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9 by amending Chapter 9.18 (Vending on Streets, Sidewalks and Private Property) to revise regulations related to mobile food vending, including permit requirements, location standards, and operational regulations (Applicant: City of Lodi; CEQA Status: Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption and Section 15378, as the ordinance is not a project) (CD) end
MEETING DATE:
June 3, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Cynthia Marsh, Interim Community Development Director/City Planner
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Set Public Hearing for July 1, 2026, to waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending Lodi Municipal Code Title 9 by amending Chapter 9.18 (Vending on Streets, Sidewalks and Private Property) to revise regulations related to mobile food vending, including permit requirements, location standards, and operational regulations (Applicant: City of Lodi; CEQA Status: Exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption and Section 15378, as the ordinance is not a project).
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
At its April 15, 2026 meeting, the City Council directed staff to return with proposed amendments to Lodi Municipal Code Chapter 9.18 related to mobile food vendor operations within the City of Lodi. Council direction included eliminating the existing vendor permit cap, strengthening operational and location standards, limiting vending activity within residential neighborhoods, establishing revised hours of operation, and restricting operations within portions of the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) zoning district.
Chapter 9.18 regulates vending activities citywide, including mobile food vendors, produce vendors, and related operations within the public right-of-way and on private property, with the purpose of protecting public health, safety, and welfare through permitting and operational standards. The Lodi Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments on May 27, 2026, and adopted a resolution recommending City Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.