Summary
State law (SB 635) limits how cities can regulate sidewalk vendors, so San Carlos must update its rules. A resident flagged a real safety problem: vendors on Eucalyptus Avenue during Halloween force pedestrians into the street.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Limited enforcement tools — fines are capped and must be waivable under state law.
Sidewalk vendors gain clearer, faster permitting and privacy protections.
Pedestrians on crowded event nights like Halloween on Eucalyptus Avenue face safety risks when vendors narrow sidewalks.
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