It shall be unlawful to locate or operate a mobile food vehicle in the town without having first secured a license as provided by this chapter.
(A) Each vendor wishing to locate or operate a mobile food vehicle in the town must first apply for a Mobile Food Vehicle License on a form prescribed by the town. The application fee shall be determined by the town's fee schedule as established in Chapter 35 of the Code of Ordinances (Fees). The Town will follow the terms of I.C. 25-25-2-1 regarding an honorably discharged veteran's right to a license without a fee, if applicable. No fee shall be required of a nonprofit organization.
(B) An application for a license shall be made through the Town Manager's office. If an application is approved, a license shall be issued within 72 hours of application submission.
(C) A separate license shall be required for each mobile food vehicle, and a license shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance. Licenses are not transferable. Each person holding a license shall display the license in a visible place in the mobile food vehicle at all times.
(D) A mobile food vehicle must hold all requisite licenses to sell food and beverages, must conduct itself in orderly and lawful manner, and must abide by all applicable health department regulations, state laws, and local ordinances-including but not limited to Chapter 93 of the Town Code of Ordinances (Health and Sanitation; Nuisances).
(E) A license will not be issued unless and until an applicant provides proof of requisite Health Department permit(s) and proof of general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
(Ord. 13-2020, passed 6-17-20)