TO: Honorable Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Beth Lindauer
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Use Permit No. 2026-01; To Consider a Mobile Vending Unit at 2650 Main St. in a C-3 Zoning District; Roberto Reyes Jr. (Applicant)
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RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
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1. Conduct the Public Hearing.
2. Consider all public testimony and all other information relating to this project submitted to the Commission.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-16, approving Use Permit No. 2026-01, with the findings and conditions of approval shown in Resolution No.2026-16.
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SUMMARY:
Mr. Reyes proposes to occupy a vacant space on the Home Depot property at 2650 Main Street with a Mobile Vending Unit in a C-3 Zoning District. See the attached Vicinity Map and Site Plan marked Exhibit “A & B.”
DISCUSSION:
A Mobile Vending Unit requires review by the Technical Advisory Committee and Consideration and approval by the Planning Commission, as provided in RBCC Section 25.198 of the City’s Zoning Code, with minimum standards as noted below.
(1) Mobile Vending Units shall not be allowed within dedicated parking spaces or parking space areas and landscape areas, access aisles and shall maintain at least a 12-foot separation or setback from any buildings/property lines or any other object that may hinder emergency access to the lot or Mobile Vending unit.
(2) Each Mobile Vendor unit located on private property shall provide at least 2 Off-street parking spaces (9 feet by 18 feet) in addition to parking spaces required in RBCC Section 25.217 for any other land uses on the lot.
(3) Each proposed Mobile Vendor unit applicant/owner shall submit Preliminary Plans with all lot dimensions, existing and proposed buildings along with their setbacks, Parking Requirements, dimensioned access aisles, and color elevations showing proposed parking, Mobile Vending Unit location/arrangement in relation to other features on the lot and proposed accessories to the site tables chairs, awning/shade structures, landscaping, etc. The purpose of the submittal of the plan is to assure continuity with the surrounding Land Uses and compliance with the minimum standards as stated herein RBMC Section 25.198 MOBILE VENDORS, before a formal Conditional Use Permit application and staff support/recommendation for said application.
(4) At no time shall the Mobile Vending Unit's configuration be located to encourage or place patrons/pedestrians within access aisles, emergency accesses, and ingress/egress locations.
(5) Mobile Vending Units shall not be allowed on private property in any Residential Zoning District.
(6) Mobile Vendors shall schedule a Semi-Annual Fire Inspection with the City of Red Bluff Fire Department to maintain compliance with Regulations Governing Fixed Extinguishing System(s) for Commercial Cooking Operations.
(7) Each Mobile Vending Unit shall obtain the required Health and Safety permits as required by Federal, State, and Local Laws/Standards/codes before Preliminary Plan Review Submittal.
(8) Each Mobile Vending Unit shall obtain property owner permission in writing for staff-supported land use activities and accessory configurations, including but not limited to Mobile Vending Unit location and operation, Parking Space locations, tables, etc., before any Planning Commission Public Hearing on said required Conditional Use Permit.
(9) Except for special events described above, Mobile Vending Units shall be no closer than 300 feet from each other.
(10) Mobile Vending Units are not required to construct their own restroom facilities to comply with these standards; however, they must abide by RBCC Section §25.193 Restroom Facilities when applicable.
(11) No Mobile Vending Unit may conduct business, park, or operate within 600 feet of any elementary, middle, or high school, whether public or private. The 600 feet shall be measured from each property line of the school(s), creating a 600-foot radius around the school’s property.
(12) No Mobile Vending unit shall be authorized/allowed to stay on any site more than 12 hrs. in a 24-hour period. They are approved to occupy (i.e., they shall leave any approved site for a total of 12 hrs. a day or more).
STAFF ANALYSIS
Based on the Technical Advisory Committee's review, the staff supports the assignment of the Mobile Vending Unit proposed for 2650 Main Street and finds it compliant with the Zoning Code, General Plan, and all applicable City standards. As indicated in standard ten (10) above, “Restroom Facilities when applicable,” the property owners have authorized occupancy and access to 2650 Main St. (Exhibit C Letter from Property Manager). The staff has conditioned the project so that the mobile vendor will keep the area around their truck clean, maintained, and in good condition. The Schedule proposed by the applicant is 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday (closed Saturdays and Sundays).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The Use Permit is exempt per CEQA, as the lot is paved and regularly sees vehicular traffic and parking, no different from the mobile vending unit’s operation. Therefore, where it is certain that the activity in question cannot have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Therefore, the adoption of the Use Permit No. 2023-02 is “Statutory Exempt” from CEQA, per CEQA Guidelines 15061 (b)(3).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Exhibit A - Vicinity Map
2. Exhibit B - Site Plan
3. Exhibit C - Property Use Permission Letter
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2026-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE RED BLUFF PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Red Bluff, California, did complete the necessary studies thereon, as provided by law, and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that Section 25.198 allows the use of a mobile vending unit with the approval of a Use Permit, and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the Use Permit allowing for the use of a mobile food vendor unit at 2650 Main Street would not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the site, and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission further determined that the Use Permit allowing for the use of a mobile food vendor unit at 2650 Main Street would not be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that CUP 2026-01 permitting the establishment of a mobile food vending vehicle at 2650 Main Street is approved with the following Conditions and Findings:
I. Conditions:
1. The Mobile vending unit shall be placed at a location that maintains a minimum 12-foot clearance from buildings, overhangs, vehicles, and general combustible materials.
2. The Mobile vending unit shall be placed at a location so as not to impede access or egress to or from any of the adjacent buildings/businesses.
3. The Mobile vending unit shall be placed at a location to not place patrons in the flow of traffic circulation of the parking lot.
4. Times and days of operation of Mobile Vending Unit not to exceed 12 hours of operation in a 24-hour day as established in RBMC Section 25.198(12).
5. Operation of the mobile food vendor shall occur at permitted locations. Operation within the right-of-way or public facilities without prior authorization is not allowed.
6. The property must be cleaned up. The area within 100 ft. of the mobile vending unit and parking spaces must be kept free of trash and debris.
II. Findings:
If the conditions of approval noted above are imposed, implemented, and monitored:
• The proposed project is considered exempt from CEQA per CEQA Categorical Exemptions Section 15061(b)(3).
• The project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code.
• The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use of the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city.
• Use Permit No. 2026-01 will conform to the City's General Plan, Zoning Code, Land Division Standards, and other city regulations, standards, and policies.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RED BLUFF:
The foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on May 26, 2026, by the following vote:
ATTEST: _____________________________
Community Development Director
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Deputy City Clerk