A. Short Title: This Chapter shall be known as the MOBILE FOOD CONCESIONAIRES ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF CASCADE.
B. Purposes: The purposes of these regulations are:
1. To reasonably regulate Mobile Food Concessionaires on public ways and private property as necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
2. To reasonably regulate the number and geographical distribution of Mobile Food Concessionaires to protect and conserve the economic base of the community, including property values and the on-going viability of existing business investments in permanent structures and sites, while also promoting new businesses that maintain and enhance the appearance, character, and beauty of the City.
3. To reasonably regulate Mobile Food Concessionaires in the City in order to mitigate adverse effects that could otherwise arise.
4. To reasonably regulate Mobile Food Concessionaires as necessary to ensure that any stand, food truck, or structure design and construction is safe, orderly, and provides for safe and adequate pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
5. The regulations contained in this Chapter are not intended to prohibit or hamper speech which is protected by the First Amendment, but merely to regulate specific activities which are commercial in nature. (Ord. 726, 5-22-2023)