A park use permit is required regardless of event size. All permittees must follow all Parks and Recreation Department rules and regulations.
Building permits are required by California law to ensure public health, safety and general welfare and to protect life and property. A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, convert (including change of occupancy, use, or character), repair, move, or demolish a structure.
You can obtain a Citywide Special Event Permit Application from the City of San Diego's website at .sandiego/specialevents.
To conduct business in the public right of way or on public property, a Sidewalk Vending Permit is required. A Sidewalk Vending Permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Depending on the type, location and size of an event, different safety protocols may be triggered. For example, electrical safety and permitting can apply to food trucks, stages, sound systems, inflatable amusements, and lighting.
Three of the most important permits that let you sell food to your community include the food handlers license, food facility health permit, and seller's permit.
Per the city of San Diego to vend on the streets you would need a Sidewalk Vending Permit, City of San Diego Business Tax Certificate, California Seller's Permit, San Diego County Public Health Permit, and a San Diego County Food Handler Card.
In order to sell at a farmers market a producer must be inspected and have a certificate issued by the County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures (AWM) office. This Certified Producer Certificate (CPC) assures the public that the market seller has grown the products being sold.
All sidewalk vendors who sell food items are required to obtain and display a San Diego County Public Health Permit at all times. All food handlers are required to acquire a San Diego County Food Handler Card.