(A) Persons desiring to obtain a revocable street privilege for the operation of a mobile food and vending unit in the designated areas or in any approved area shall submit an application on a form to be provided by the Safety-Service Director or his designee, which shall:
(1) Identify the name, mailing address, telephone number, and tax identification number of the applicant;
(2) Identify the name and address of the person authorized to receive notices from the city;
(3) Identify a primary and secondary contact who can be contacted in an emergency;
(4) Include proof of liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 naming the City of Cheviot as an additional insured party;
(5) Include a non-refundable application fee as set forth below; and
(6) Include a copy of the applicant's current food service license issued by the Hamilton County Department of Health.
(B) A business owner may only apply for and receive one revocable street privilege. Any revocable street privilege issued as a result thereof will grant the holder permission to operate one mobile food and beverage vending unit within the city’s designated zones.
(C) A non-refundable application fee of $100 shall accompany the first application by each applicant for a revocable street privilege under this section.
(D) If a revocable street privilege is issued, it shall be for a term of one year, and an additional fee of $50 shall be paid by the licensed vendor before the revocable street privilege is issued. The revocable street privilege may be renewed annually for an additional $50 per year, provided that the licensed vendor seeking renewal is in full compliance with all regulations in this chapter, has no pending violations, and has not allowed a previously issued privilege to lapse.
(E) No more than 20 mobile food and beverage licenses may be issued and in effect at any one time.
(F) Issuance of a revocable street privilege for a mobile food and beverage vendor does not create or confer a property interest of any kind.
(G) Revocable street privileges for mobile food and beverage vendors are nontransferable.
(H) Prior to the issuance of a revocable street privilege, the applicant shall provide to the Safety-Service Director a certified copy of their criminal history from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Prior convictions for felonies shall be grounds for a denial of the issuance of the privilege. In addition, the Fire Department shall annually conduct a safety inspection of the applicant's unit before a privilege may be issued or renewed.
(Ord. 15-21, passed 9-15-15; Am. Ord. 17-09, passed 3-21-17)