The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely advisory.
(1) “Mobile food unit ("MFU")” is an enclosed unit, truck, trailer, pushcart, smoker or similar vehicle-mounted unit that:
(a) Is mobile or capable of being moved by a licensed motor vehicle;
(b) Is used for the preparation, sale, or donation of on-site prepared food; and
(c) Is not a pedestrian vendor.
(2) “Mobile food vendor ("vendor")” is any individual engaged in the operation of a MFU; if more than one (1) individual is operating a single MFU, then vendor shall include all individuals operating such single MFU.
(3) “On-site prepared food” means any food or beverage that is served, packaged, cooked, chopped, sliced, mixed, brewed, frozen, squeezed, or otherwise prepared on-site within the MFU by a mobile food vendor or other persons and that may be purchased at the MFU for immediate or later consumption.
(4) “Pedestrian vendor” means any person who demonstrates, gives away, sells or offers for sale goods, merchandise, souvenirs, novelties, food or beverages not prepared on-site, flowers or balloons outdoors, and who may carry or display such goods or transport such goods door to door in a cart or mobile-type device. Pedestrian vendor must comply with Title 9 Section 201 of the City of Cookeville Municipal Code.
(5) “Public property” means any property owned or maintained by the City of Cookeville.
(6) “Special event” shall mean any event or gathering which occurs on City property including streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, parks, parking lots or public facility or place under the authority of the City. These events include such things as parades, runs, sporting events, street festivals, shows or exhibitions.
(as added by Ord. #O16-10-23, March 2017, as replaced by Ord. #O18-10-30, November, 2018)