A. It is unlawful for any person to engage in or employ any person to engage in the business of operating a food truck vehicle without first obtaining and maintaining a food truck permit pursuant to this Chapter 5.84 to conduct such business.
B. Fees for such permits shall be in an amount determined by resolution.
C. To apply for a food truck permit, an applicant must provide:
1. A signed and completed application form containing:
a. The applicant’s name, mailing address, and telephone number;
b. The applicant’s business name, including the name identifying and posted on the subject food truck;
c. Ownership type (e.g., sole proprietorship, or corporation, etc.);
d. A description of the type of food or beverages to be sold and hours of operation;
e. A description and photograph (including colors and any signs) of the food truck(s) to be used, including vehicle identification number(s) and license plate number(s);
f. A copy of a valid health permit issued by the County of San Bernardino;
g. Copies of all other applicable required licenses, certificates, and permits, including, but not limited to, Public Health Operating Permit, Operators Food Handler’s Certificate, Food Vehicle Certificate Sticker, Seller’s Permit, and proof of liability insurance;
h. Certification that the information in the application is true; and
i. Agreement to comply with all provisions of this Chapter, all applicable provisions of this code, and all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, etc.
2. Payment for permit fees.
D. Food truck permits must be renewed yearly and are not transferrable.
E. Upon applying for a food truck permit and upon applying for renewal of a food truck permit, food truck operators shall provide a list of sites on which the food truck vehicle has been, or will be, stationed through the previous and upcoming year, as well as owner authorizations that correspond to those properties.
F. The City Manager or their designee may revoke or suspend any food truck permit issued pursuant to this Chapter for any of the following reasons:
1. Revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of the required permit from the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Division of Environmental Health Services;
2. Upon the second violation of the same regulation set forth in this Chapter 5.84 in a single year; or
3. Upon the third violation of the regulations set forth in this Chapter 5.84 in a single year.
4. Upon failure to pay administrative fines pursuant to Section 5.84.070.
G. A food truck operator shall also have a valid business license from the City.
[Ord. No. 638, 4/12/23.]