A mobile food unit may only operate as set forth in the following:
(A) Locations. A mobile food unit may only operate in the locations set forth in this section and as specified in the permit. A mobile food unit may only operate on private property in any non-residential zoning district, with the written consent of the owner of such property, in a city park, or on city-owned property and rights-of-way adjacent to city parks or within any non-residential zoning district, with the prior written approval by the city and as specified in the permit and any additional park or other permits which may apply to such operations.
(B) Performance standards. A mobile food unit permit holder is subject to the following performance standards:
(1) A mobile food unit with an unlimited annual permit may not operate on the same property more than 21 days during any calendar year.
(2) A mobile food unit permit holder shall operate in strict compliance with the laws, rules and regulations of the United States, State of Minnesota, Chisago County, and the City of Center City.
(3) Only food and non-alcoholic beverages shall be sold.
(4) Electrical cords and hookups to public utilities are not permitted.
(5) A mobile food unit must provide an independent power supply that is screened from public view, if not part of the vehicle, and not to exceed 70 pounds.
(6) A mobile food unit must dispose of its gray water daily in accordance with the City Code and all applicable laws. Gray water shall not under any circumstances be drained or discharged into city storm water drains or disposed of in public trash cans.
(7) A mobile food unit shall provide and maintain at least 1 clearly designated waste container for customer use per each mobile food unit located within 5 feet of the unit. Operator is responsible for daily removal of trash, litter, recycling and refuse.
(8) Mobile food units shall not operate before 7:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. in nonresidential areas of the city, and not before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. in residential zones immediately adjacent to designated parks (as shown on the map attached to Ordinance 2021-09-07D as Appendix 1), and must not create any unnecessary noise disturbances or disrupt, obstruct or interfere with customer or public vehicular or pedestrian traffic or safety in any way.
(9) Proof of Department of Health or Chisago County licensing must be provided and posted on the mobile food unit.
(10) A mobile food unit must comply with the National Fire Protection Association's Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.
(11) One "A" frame sign not exceeding 12 square feet per side is permitted during operation, not to impede on vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
(12) Mobile food units cannot locate within 300 feet from the perimeter of any pre-approved festival, sporting event or civic event unless a license is issued to be part of the festival or event.
(13) A mobile food unit must not occupy more than 3 parking spots.
(14) The mobile food unit may have a maximum bumper to bumper length of no more than 40 feet, and be not wider than 8 feet. The vehicle shall be self-powered, i.e., no electrical cord(s) shall be laid across any city street or sidewalk. The vehicle shall not be left on city property after the daily hours of operation, except as otherwise provided by city code pertaining to vehicle parking.
(15) Mobile food units may not operate in city-owned parking lots, except those parking lots adjacent to or inside a city park with the approval of the city.
(16) Mobile food unit sites shall be kept in a neat and orderly manner, and shall provide trash and/or recycling collection and cleanup. The mobile food unit shall keep the area surrounding the mobile food unit in a sanitary condition. The mobile food unit shall be responsible for:
(a) Collecting any visible trash or other debris from mobile food unit operations within a 100 feet circumference of the mobile food unit, which patrons have not properly disposed of; and
(b) Removing the trash container and its contents at the end of the daily hours of operation and properly disposing of the same.
(17) A mobile food unit with a Type I cooking hood shall have said hood cleaned at least annually as required by applicable regulations.
(18) A mobile food unit with a fire suppression system under the cooking hood shall have the system tested and tagged in accordance with applicable codes.
(19) A mobile food unit must have at least 1 2A:20BC fire extinguisher in the mobile food unit. If deep frying occurs in the mobile food unit, then the mobile food unit must have at least 1 Class K fire extinguisher in the mobile food unit. Each fire extinguisher must display an inspection tag dated within the past 12 months.
(20) Propane tanks must be attached or secured to the mobile food unit and must be adequately ventilated.
(21) Mobile food units cannot obstruct the movement of pedestrians or vehicles or pose a hazard to public safety.
(22) Mobile food units shall be allowed to set up 1 hour prior to conducting food vending and shall exit from the site within 1 hour of the close of conducting business. The permittee shall ensure that the site is free of refuse and debris prior to exiting the site.
(23) An out of service mobile food unit shall not be stored in a front yard or side street yard or driveway of a residential property. An out of service mobile food unit shall be parked and stored in accordance with the city code and applicable laws.
(24) Freestanding food tents, not associated with a mobile food unit, are not allowed on city-owned property unless they have obtained a special event or street fair permit, or if they are operating through an organization that has already obtained such permit.
(25) Permit nontransferable. A mobile food unit permit is non-transferable. Proof of permit shall be displayed at all times in the mobile food unit.
(26) Practices prohibited. It is unlawful for any person engaged in business of a mobile food unit operation to do the following:
(a) Call attention to themselves by crying out, blowing a horn, ringing a bell, and playing music or other noise discernable beyond the unit.
(b) Leave the mobile food unit at an authorized location outside allowed hours of operation.
(c) Operate or travel in or on public sidewalks, trails or right-of-way except as authorized in the permit.
(d) Obstruct the ingress or egress from property or buildings.
(e) Conduct business in any manner as to create a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of a specific individual or the general public, or fail to obey a lawful order of law enforcement or licensing or permitting authority.
(Ord. 2021-09-07D, passed 9-7-2021)