Breed proposes waiving event permit fees, creating annual license for street vendors

San Francisco Mayor London Breed has introduced legislation that would waive city fees for certain community events — like farmers’ markets, block parties and night markets — and simplify health permitting for food vendors by creating an annual license, her office announced.

“San Francisco is alive when our streets are filled with festivals, markets, and community events,” Breed said in a news release Friday. “This brings residents together and it brings more people into our Downtown and our neighborhoods. It celebrates arts, food, music and the spirit of San Francisco. As a city we can cut fees and streamline rules so our communities can bring joy and excitement into our streets and help revitalize San Francisco.”