(a) Application for Food Truck License. The Fire Marshall shall prescribe the form of the application for a food truck license and issue or deny a license with reasons stated for any denial. The application, supporting documents and fees for a food truck license shall be completed and submitted to the Fire Marshall. Applicants shall truthfully state in full all information requested and the applications shall be accompanied by a fee established by resolution of the Township and prescribed in the Fee Schedule Ordinance. The submission of an incomplete application or an application with information which is incorrect or untruthful shall serve as a basis for denial of or delay in issuance of a license or permit. The food truck license shall be maintained on the food truck and presented to anyone requesting to see same.
(b) Licenses and Duration. Licenses for operation of a food truck in the Township shall be issued by the Fire Marshall and expire on April 30 in the year following issuance. The Township will set time periods for submission of applications, supporting documents and fees. The Township will also set time periods for inspection of food trucks. Licensing will be subject to availability of Township employees (or their designees where applicable) to complete inspection(s) and process applications and will be issued to the food trucks based on which food trucks submitted complete applications, supporting documents and fees first.
(c) Inspection. Food trucks shall be subject to inspection prior to issuance of a license and shall include inspection by the Fire Department or its designee and any other departments or designees as determined by the Township. Food trucks are subject to additional inspections at any time for any reason or no reason. Inspections may include but are not limited to:
(1) The power supply for the food truck shall be subject to inspection and approval by departments as assigned by the Township or its designee.
(2) The fuel dispensing and cooking equipment of the food truck shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Township through departments assigned, including the Fire Department or its designee.
(3) The food truck unit connections and exterior portions shall be subject to inspection by assigned departments of the Township or its designee in order to determine safety of the food truck.
(4) Illumination within and upon the food truck.
All aspects of the food truck are subject to inspection in the discretion of the Township or its designee at any time and for any reason or no reason in order to ensure compliance with State and local laws and to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the public.
(d) Health Department Permit. Each food truck shall have in place and promptly displayed a current valid permit issued by the Macomb County Health Department a copy of which shall be submitted with the application for issuance of a food truck license.
(e) Insurance. Each food truck shall have insurance in an amount to be set by the Township proof of which shall be submitted with the application for issuance of a food truck license.
(f) Kitchen Hood Suppression Certificate. Each food truck shall submit with the application for issuance of a food truck license a copy of a current kitchen hood suppression certificate where applicable.
(g) Fuel Gas Container Certificate. Each food truck shall submit with the application for issuance of a food truck license a copy of its current Michigan Department of Transportation fuel gas container certificate.
(h) Complaints. If a written complaint is filed with the Fire Marshall alleging a violation of the licensing provisions of this chapter, the Fire Marshall shall send a copy of the complaint to the food truck owner and/or operator with a notice that an investigation will be conducted. The food truck owner and/or operator shall be invited to respond to the complaint, present evidence and respond to evidence produced by the investigation. The Fire Marshall, upon a determination that the complaint is supported by a preponderance of the evidence, may suspend or revoke the license(s).
(i) Licenses are Nontransferable. Licenses for operation of a food truck shall not be transferable.
(Ord. 478. Passed 7-11-22; Ord. 486. Passed 6-26-23.)