Operational requirements for all vendors.
Norfolk City Code § 42-44
in effectSec. 42-44. - Operational requirements for all vendors.
The following requirements apply to all vendors while in operation.
(a) No radio or other sound-amplifying device shall be used with the exception of recorded music used by an ice cream truck vendor.
(b) No flashing sign or sign that moves or gives the appearance of moving shall be used.
(c) No portion of the pushcart, stand, or vehicle shall be connected to any water, sewer, or gas utility and any electrical generator or electrical connection must comply with any applicable building code and electrical code requirements.
(d) Whenever the vendor is operating within the boundaries of a public right-of-way, no sign, menu board, table, waste receptacle or any other object associated with the vendor operation shall be situated on the road, sidewalk, or ground with the exception of one chair and one cooler, which may be placed on the sidewalk immediately adjacent to the pushcart, stand, or vehicle.
(Ord. No. 45,119, § 1, 5-21-13)
Source: City of Norfolk, Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/norfolk/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCI_CH42STSI_ARTI-AVE_S42-44OPREALVEFetched: 11/1/2026