NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans City Council has approved an ordinance amending a code to increase opportunities for mobile foot, pushcart, and animal-drawn food vendors to operate in non-residential zoning districts of the historic French Quarter.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a statement in support of street cart vending shortly after Thursday's vote.
"My administration recognizes the long and diverse history of vending in the French Quarter and in other parts of the city,” Cantrell said.
“These small business owners contribute to the culture and uniqueness of New Orleans that is embraced by locals and millions of visitors from around the world. Today's vote by the City Council to pass the new street cart vending ordinance marks a step in the right direction to expand and diversify small business opportunities not only in the French Quarter but throughout the city. We are hopeful that this change will encourage and assist in transitioning our vital culture bearers into legitimate thriving entrepreneurs to set themselves, as well as our local economy, up for success."
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