A well-beloved corner of the Main Street Farmers’ Market will soon be officially legalized by City Hall.
The Sunday Farmers’ Market, located in Heritage Square, has operated a small offshoot showcasing merchandise by Main Street merchants, called “Little Main Street.”
But the sub-market is not permitted under city code, which restricts allowable Farmers’ Market activities to the sale of agricultural and ancillary products, which Main Street merchandise does not fall under.
The council opted to modify language in the ordinance, allowing “Little Main Street” to continue operation at the weekly market, allowing the incidental sale of merchandise. The changes will take effect 30 days from adoption.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 30, 2008. Read the original PDF.