In the CBD or footpaths
For operating in the CBD/Footpath please use the Application for Street Stall Sites in the CBD. For operating in the CBD, please ensure your cart meets the requirements given on the Requirements of a good cart below.
Please be aware that any food related businesses will also need to comply with the relevant Food Safety regulations, which is a separate process.
If your proposal for a street stall involves a cart type of structure, you will also need to get this approved. Below are some guidelines that will help, but be sure to contact Council if you want to seek clarification before building or buying anything.
Council has a limited number of spaces allocated for the operation of street stalls around the centre of town. These leases become available from time to time so please contact Council if you are interested.
Council offers concessions for businesses to operate in some reserve areas (e.g, Tahunanui Reserve). Please be aware that there are some restrictions on which activities can be carried out in the certain reserves so you may want to discuss your proposal before submitting an application form.
If you’d like more information, please call Council on 546 0200 and ask to speak to a member of the Property Team.
Requirements of a good cart
- Simple but quirky design.
- Minimal size/compact/in scale.
- No more than 2.2m long x 1.8m wide x 2.2m high.
- Small wheels - low to pavement.
- Colours are sympathetic to the paving bricks (particularly the bottom half)
- No 'shiny' surfaces (zincalume etc)
- Roofs are soft and light.
- Canvas awnings for weather protection.
- Simple clear signage.
- The carts are safe with no protrusions, particularly at eye or shin level. Preferable that towbar is retractable.
- Carts are light, easy to tow, set up and pack up.
- They are stable in the wind.
- They are registered with current WOF.
- Litter bins are provided and removed by vendor when leaving the site.
- Sites are left spotless after each day’s operation.
