(a) Applications for Food Truck Location Permit. The Building Department shall prescribe the form of the application for a food truck location permit and issue or deny an application with reasons stated for any denial. The application, supporting documents and fees for a food truck location permit shall be completed and submitted to the Building Department. 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 permit. The food truck location permit may also be denied in the discretion of the Building Department in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the public.
(b) The food truck location permit shall be maintained on the food truck and presented to anyone requesting to see same.
(c) Permits and Durations. A food truck location permit may be issued for up to seven (7) days, three (3) months, or six (6) months.
(d) Food Truck Location Drawing And Inspection. Either a scaled drawing or a drawing with dimensions noted shall be submitted with the application for a food truck location permit. This drawing shall identify the site and the location on the site where the food truck(s) will be situated and operate. The drawing shall specify and include areas for dispensing food, consumption of food and/or congregation of patrons, and waste disposal. Dimensions of food truck(s) to abutting buildings, sidewalks, parking lot area driveways, nearest property boundary, and lighting shall also be shown. Inspections of the location by the Township may occur at any time for any reason or no reason and may involve the Building Department, Planning Department, Police Department, Fire Department or other departments or designees as determined by the Township. It shall be cause to deny, suspend or revoke the food truck location permit if it is determined by the Building Department that the food truck could interfere with safe pedestrian and/or vehicular travel.
(e) Written Permission from Owner. If a food truck location permit is sought by anyone other than the property owner, permission from the owner of the site where food truck operation will occur must be presented in writing.
(f) Approval of Neighboring Food Establishments. If there is a restaurant or similar business (“food establishment”) within three hundred (300) feet of a parcel zoned for commercial use or used primarily for business purposes where a food truck will be operating, permission from said food establishments shall be obtained in writing and presented to the Township.
(g) Waste Receptacles. Waste receptacles of a sufficient size with lids shall be furnished and shall be maintained to avoid overfilling at all times. Grease may not be disposed at the site where the food truck is operating and must be properly disposed by the food truck operator in accordance with acceptable standards and practices as may be further defined by the Township.
(h) Township Property. Operation upon property controlled or owned by the Township shall be permitted only upon a resolution of approval adopted by the Township Board.
(i) Authorization from Organizations Conducting Events. Operation within one block of any Township authorized event, such as the fireworks, art fairs, public festivals, farmers’ market, sporting events, or other similar events, shall not occur without written authorization from the organization conducting or authorizing such event or occurrence.
(j) Lighting of Food Trucks. Flashing, blinking, and/or strobe lights are prohibited. Adequate illumination which provides for the safety of pedestrians and vehicles shall be furnished. Such illumination shall not be of the size and character that disturbs adjoining property owners or businesses.
(k) Music; Amplification. Use of music, amplification devices or other audible methods are prohibited.
(l) Regulations. Compliance with the ordinances of the Township and other applicable Federal, State, and County regulations is required.
(m) Food Truck Signage. One portable sign that is no larger than six square feet and a height not to exceed six feet may be situated within five (5) feet of the unit. Such signs shall not be placed upon any sidewalk and shall not impede or obstruct pedestrian or vehicular travel. Banners, flags, wind blown devices, or similar items are not permitted.
(n) Electricity or Power Usage. Utilization of electricity or power without the prior written authorization of the power customer shall not occur. Use of a cable or similar device shall not be extended across areas for pedestrian travel. Overloading of circuits is not permitted.
(o) Hours of Operation. Food trucks may only operate within residential areas between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and sunset, and in commercial areas between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(p) Permits are Nontransferable. Food truck location permits shall not be transferable.
(Ord. 478. Passed 7-11-22; Ord. 486. Passed 6-26-23.)