The Sidewalk Vending Attestation Form (Form 43-83) is a City of Irvine form from Planning & Development Services in which a prospective sidewalk vendor agrees to the operating conditions and prohibitions in the Irvine Municipal Code (IMC). It must be filed with the completed Sidewalk Vending Permit Application, and the city also expects an Irvine business license at least 30 days before the requested permit start date. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the form at cityofirvine.gov and takes applications through its online submittal portal.
Last updated
What is 43-83?
The Sidewalk Vending Attestation Form (Form 43-83) is the City of Irvine form on which a prospective sidewalk vendor agrees to the operating conditions and prohibited activities set out in the Irvine Municipal Code (IMC) and certifies under penalty of perjury that the information given is true and correct.
The form is issued under Community Development, Planning & Development Services. It is not a permit and not a business license. It is a required attachment: the city says it must be filed with the completed Sidewalk Vending Permit Application. The form's notice adds that receiving a Sidewalk Vending Permit does not authorize you to operate unless you comply with all requirements of IMC Chapter 14 and all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
The five-page form has three working parts:
- Applicant Information: contact name, business name, address, suite, phone, city, state, ZIP and email.
- Operating conditions in IMC Section 2-10-1405 (items A through O), which you mark with an "X" to show agreement. They include a 3-foot limit on each dimension of the vending receptacle, no motorized receptacles and a 4-foot clear path.
- Prohibited activities in IMC Section 2-10-1406 (items 1 through 13), including time limits, location restrictions and conduct rules.
It ends with an agreement, a signature block and a "For Office Use Only" box that the city completes.
Who needs to file 43-83?
Prospective sidewalk vendors who want a Sidewalk Vending Permit from the City of Irvine complete this form. The form states that the permit application and this attestation must be submitted together before a sidewalk vending business operates.
What the form asks of the person signing:
- Mark an "X" in each box to show you agree with all listed operating conditions, including those in IMC Section 2-10-1405.
- Acknowledge the activities prohibited by IMC Section 2-10-1406.
- Sign and date a certification, made under penalty of perjury, that the information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
The form applies to both roaming and stationary sidewalk vendors; its hours and location rules distinguish between them. It also notes that a sidewalk vendor who sells food has additional duties, such as keeping a trash container in or on the receptacle.
The form does not describe a representative signing for the applicant; it provides one applicant signature line. For questions about who qualifies, contact the Planning Counter at 949-724-6308 or [email protected].
When to file 43-83
File Form 43-83 at the same time as the completed Sidewalk Vending Permit Application, before you begin sidewalk vending. The city's text on the form says prospective vendors must submit the application with this attestation, pay the non-refundable processing fee, and obtain a business license at least 30 days before the requested permit start date.
The permit expires on December 31 of the year it is issued, so a permit for a later year needs a new application. If a request for a Sidewalk Vending Permit is not approved, the form says you may submit a written appeal within 21 calendar days, in accordance with IMC Section 2-10-1408. The form prints no processing time.
Documents you need
- The completed Sidewalk Vending Permit Application: the form states that Form 43-83 must be filed with it.
- A business license obtained at least 30 days before the requested permit start date, as the form requires of prospective vendors before operating a sidewalk vending business.
- Payment of the non-refundable processing fee listed in the Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule.
How to fill out 43-83
Enter applicant information
Fill in contact name, business name, business or personal address, suite, city, state, ZIP, phone and email. The address, phone and email labels are marked with an asterisk on the form.
Read the notice to all applicants
Note that a Sidewalk Vending Permit does not authorize operating unless you comply with IMC Chapter 14 and all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Mark the operating conditions A–O
Mark an "X" in each box to show you agree with every condition in IMC Section 2-10-1405, including the 3-foot height, width and length limit, no motorized receptacle and the 4-foot clear path.
Review prohibited activities 1–13
Read the activities barred by IMC Section 2-10-1406, including vending hours, residential-area limits, the distance restrictions listed under item 12 and the rule that receptacles may not touch or be affixed to structures.
Print your name in the agreement
Under the AGREEMENT, print your name. By signing you certify under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
Sign and date the form
Add the applicant signature and the date. The form provides one applicant signature line.
Leave the office-use box blank
Do not complete the "For Office Use Only" section: recommendation, case number, permit expiration date, planner and date are for city staff.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, contact details and that every box is marked. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it with your permit application as described under How to submit.
How to submit 43-83
The form names one channel: the City of Irvine's online submittal portal at https://cityofirvine.gov/irvineready.
- Online portal: submit the completed Sidewalk Vending Permit Application and this signed attestation form together through the portal.
- Fee: a non-refundable processing fee applies. It is listed in the Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule; check that schedule or ask the city for the current amount.
- Questions: contact the Planning Counter at 949-724-6308 or [email protected].
The form prints no mailing address or in-person drop-off. The "For Office Use Only" section (recommendation, case number, permit expiration date, planner and date) is for city staff; leave it blank. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the city's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing Form 43-83 alone: it must be filed with the completed Sidewalk Vending Permit Application.
- Leaving any operating-condition box without an "X"; the form asks you to mark each box to show agreement with all listed items.
- Obtaining the business license less than 30 days before the requested permit start date.
- Assuming the permit lets you operate without meeting IMC Chapter 14 and other federal, state and local rules; the form's notice says it does not.
- Signing without a printed name and date, or leaving the agreement unsigned; the agreement is a certification under penalty of perjury.
- Writing in the "For Office Use Only" box, which the city staff complete.
- Expecting the processing fee back if the permit is denied; the form calls it non-refundable.
- Waiting past 21 calendar days to submit a written appeal after a denial under IMC Section 2-10-1408.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sidewalk Vending Attestation Form, Form 43-83?
It is the City of Irvine form on which a prospective sidewalk vendor agrees to the operating conditions and prohibited activities in the Irvine Municipal Code and certifies the information is true under penalty of perjury. It must be filed with the Sidewalk Vending Permit Application.
Do I need an Irvine business license to sidewalk vend?
The form says prospective vendors must obtain a business license at least 30 days before the requested permit start date, along with submitting the application and attestation and paying the processing fee. Form 43-83 is not the license itself.
Where do I submit Form 43-83?
Submit it with your permit application through the City of Irvine's online submittal portal at https://cityofirvine.gov/irvineready. For questions, contact the Planning Counter at 949-724-6308 or [email protected].
Is there a fee to apply for a sidewalk vending permit in Irvine?
Yes. The form says a non-refundable processing fee applies and is listed in the Planning and Development Services Fee Schedule. Check that schedule or contact the Planning Counter for the current amount.
When does an Irvine sidewalk vending permit expire?
The permit expires on December 31 of the year it is issued, according to the form. The form prints no renewal procedure, so ask the Planning Counter how to apply for a later year.
What if my sidewalk vending permit request is denied?
You may submit a written appeal within 21 calendar days, in accordance with IMC Section 2-10-1408. The form also says a permit may be revoked if your business is found not to comply with city requirements.
How big can a sidewalk vending receptacle be in Irvine?
The attestation lists a maximum of 3 feet in total height, 3 feet in total width and 3 feet in total length, and the receptacle cannot be motorized. A food vendor's trash container counts toward the size limit.
Can I fill out Form 43-83 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of Irvine and does not submit the form; you submit it through the city's online portal.
Ready to fill out 43-83?
Fill out 43-83 now