LAKE FOREST, CA — Street vendors in Lake Forest must comply to new regulations to continue operating within the city starting in August, city officials said.
The Lake Forest City Council approved new rules for street vendors on Tuesday, June 16. The action will pave the way for city staff and Orange County Health Care Agency to impound a sidewalk vendor’s equipment if it poses an “imminent environmental, health or safety hazard.”
According to the city, street vendors must be able to provide proof of a county health permit, sidewalk vending permit and legitimate identification. Vendors in search of a vending permit can find the form on the city’s website.
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Under the new guidelines, vendors are also prohibited from selling or displaying illegal or counterfeit merchandise, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, smoke or vaping products, adult-oriented material, live animals, weapons and pharmaceuticals.
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In addition, vendors were prohibited from obstructing pathways to comply with disability access standards, the staff report said.
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Vendors who do not follow the new guidelines will initially receive a verbal warning with information on how to comply.
If the offense is repeated, the equipment will be impounded and they will need to go through a hearing process to reclaim their equipment and determine if a fine is warranted.
According to the city, fines could range from $100 to $500.
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