122.18 DEFINITION OF TERMS.

All of the definitions contained in Chapter 481, Section 30.2 of the Iowa Administrative Code, as they may be subsequently amended, are incorporated herein. The following definitions are applicable to Sections 122.18 through 122.23 of this Code.

   1.   Mobile food unit. A food or beverage establishment that is self-contained, with the exception of a grill or smoker (located outside the unit and used for cooking), and readily movable. A mobile food unit facilitates the preparation, marketing, and sale of food to the public.

   2.   Food or beverage establishment. An operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends or otherwise provides food or beverages for human consumption.

   3.   City-endorsed. A single event approved by the City Council.

   4.   Mobile food unit operator. The person, corporation, entity or group obtaining the permit to prepare, market or sell food from a mobile food unit.

   5.   Catering. For the purpose of this chapter, catering shall mean the activity of providing food and drink directly from a mobile food unit for an event where no direct sales are being made to individual patrons.

(Section 122.18 – Ord. 392 – Jul. 23 Supp.)