Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | WCNC, by James Brierton (WCNC), Julie Kay
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — City officials are discussing a proposed pilot program that would introduce new regulations for street vendors in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood. The plan aims to address concerns about unregulated vendors by requiring permits and clear identification.
“You have a vendor that is not registered, setting up shop directly in front of a store, not paying taxes. We can’t track them down if there were a problem,” Councilwoman LaWana Mayfield explained.
Under the proposal, vendors would not face criminal penalties, but they would need to comply with new permitting rules. The annual permit fee would increase from $165 to $350. This jump was a cause for concern among council members who want street vending to remain accessible.
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