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Mobile Vendor Programs

Mobile Vendor Surface Lot Program

Permits for Mobile Vendors who wish to park on a City of Winnipeg Parking Lot are now available for parking within 106 Israel Asper Way.

The permit will allow the unit to be parked within one of two pre-determined locations within the lot.

Mobile Vendor Surface Lot Locations

Your licence plate will act as your permit. These permits are Virtual; you will not receive a physical permit to display. Only one vehicle will be allowed per permit.

For full terms and conditions please see the Mobile Vendor Surface Lot Application

Applying For a Permit

Permits can be applied for by attending our office during regular business hours. Please see below for the documentation we will require at the time of application. All applications are subject to approval, and require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice.

It is the policy of the WPA that any and all outstanding fines and charges must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a parking permit.

Required Documentation

The following documentation is required for applicants who do not hold a valid mobile vendor application

Item 1: Identification

A valid driver’s license or another form of government issued identification is required for all permit applications.

Item 2: Valid MPI Registration

Always bring your valid MPI registration for each vehicle that requires a permit.

If you or the business are not listed as the registered owner of the vehicle, a statutory declaration will need to be completed by the registered owner prior to the application being approved.

Item 3: Permits

A valid permit issued under section 3 of the Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulations, Manitoba Regulation 339/88R.

Cost

For current rates please refer to the Fee Schedule.

Changes to Your Vehicle Information

Only one vehicle licence plate will be allowed per permit. As these permits are non-transferrable, one application must be submitted for each vendor.

If there are changes to the vehicle associated to your permit, the permit must be updated by providing the WPA with MPI registration. All vehicles displaying a valid permit must be registered with Manitoba Public Insurance prior to parking on-street.

Mobile Vendor On-Street Parking Permit Program

Mobile Vendor Carts operating on a boulevard or sidewalk and requiring a Use of Street Permit can visit Public Works website for more information on Conducting Business on a Boulevard Use of Street Permit.

Once you have obtained the required Public Works Use of Street permit to park your cart on the sidewalk, you may apply for a Parking Authority Support Vehicle Permit, which allows you to park your vehicle in accordance with the permit type purchased while you operate your cart.

For Mobile Vendor Trucks or Trailers operating on a roadway please read below for your permit options.

Permits are now required for Mobile Vendor Units who wish to park on any City of Winnipeg street. A unit is a motor vehicle or trailer that is legally parked and being used to serve, from within the vehicle, goods to pedestrians located on a boulevard or sidewalk. Additionally, permits will be available for support vehicles used to transport a sidewalk mobile vendor that has been issued a Use of Street Permit by Public Works. All other regulations and by-laws remain in effect.

Any permit issued as a Metered Permit allows the unit to operate Monday – Saturday, holidays inclusive, adhering to all parking restrictions and City of Winnipeg by-laws at the corresponding on-street metered location, as approved by the permit and so long as there are no more than 2 Mobile Vendor Units stationed on the same block face. Parking can resume once the parking meters are no longer in effect and do not require payment, but still adhering to all posted parking restrictions.

The permit does not have any restriction on the hours of operation where there is no meter payment required, including on time restricted streets.

The permits full Terms and Conditions can be found on the permit application.

It is the policy of the WPA that any and all outstanding fines and charges must be paid in full prior to the issuance of a parking permit.

Permit Types

High Demand Permit - valid in high demand metered areas and is transferable to low demand metered or non-metered areas.  For this permit type the permit holder can park in a high demand, low demand or non-metered permit area. High demand areas are noted in the map below:

High Demand Area Map

Low Demand Permit - valid in low demand metered areas and is transferable to non-metered areas.  For this permit type the permit holder can park in a low demand or non-metered permit area.  A low demand permit cannot be used to park in high demand areas.

Non-Metered Permit - valid for any area that does not have a paystation meter  and is not transferable to any high demand or low demand metered areas.

Please see below for cost and what documentation is required when applying for a Mobile Vendor Parking Permit.

Applying For a Permit

Permits can be applied for by attending our office during regular business hours. Please see below for the documentation we will require at the time of application. All applications are subject to approval.

Required Documentation

Item 1: Identification

A valid driver’s license is required for all permit applications.

In the case of dual ownership of a company, both licenses would be required at the time of application.  If the second owner cannot be present, a photocopy of the license will be accepted so long as they have signed the application form. If the second owner does not have a valid driver’s license, another form of government issued identification will be required. E.g. Passport, Health Card

Item 2: Valid vehicle registration

Always bring your valid vehicle registration for each vehicle that requires a permit.

If you or the business are not listed as the registered owner of the vehicle, an authorizing letter detailing the vehicle license plate and authorization of use by the applicant will need to be completed by the registered owner prior to the application being approved.

Item 3: Permits

At the time of application you will be required to provide the information noted below as applicable to your business type.

For mobile food vendors - A valid permit issued under section 3 of the Food and Food Handling Establishments Regulations, Manitoba Regulation 339/88R.

For support vehicles used to transport a sidewalk mobile vendor - Public Works Use of Street Permit.

For Corporations - Further documentation is required if you are a co-owner and/or if the vehicle is registered to a business. An Annual Return of Information would be sufficient.

Cost

For current rates please refer to the Fee Schedule. The fee is non-refundable.

Changes to Your Vehicle Information

Only one vehicle licence plate will be allowed per permit. As these permits are non-transferrable, one application must be submitted for each vendor.

If there are changes to the vehicle associated to your permit, the permit must be updated by providing the WPA with the vehicle registration. All vehicles displaying a valid permit must be registered with valid insurance prior to parking on-street.

More Information

For more information regarding the Mobile Vendor Permit, visit our FAQ section.

Where to Go

All Types of Permits Hours

495 Portage Avenue

Hours of Operation
Last update: March 2, 2023

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