(A) Applicability.
(1) This section applies to the production, sale and/or distribution of retail products from a vehicle, while operating on private property. These standards also apply to on-site incidental preparation by a mobile vendor immediately before and after retail activity occurs on a site.
(2) This section does not apply to hand carts or any retailer traveling from place to place by a non-vehicular type of conveyance, which are subject to the regulations under Municipal Code Ch. 118 (Peddlers and Solicitors).
(3) This section does not apply to mobile vendors operating on a street, which are regulated under Municipal Code Ch. 75 (Mobile Vendors Operating Upon a Street).
(B) Standards. All mobile vendors must comply with the following standards.
(1) Obstructions. A mobile vendor may not directly obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic or block a driveway or alleyway.
(2) Schools. A mobile vendor may not operate within 300 feet of any property on which a K-12 school is located, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any school day. This prohibition does not apply if the school provides the mobile vendor written authorization to park on school property.
(3) Waste. While in operation, a mobile vendor must maintain a clearly designated waste receptacle in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.
(4) Operation. When not engaged in on-site incidental preparations or in operation, all mobile vendors, associated equipment and waste receptacles must be removed from the site of operation.
(5) Compliance with other laws and regulations. Mobile vendors must obey all local, state and federal laws.
(6) Business improvement districts. Mobile vendors that operate, or intend to operate, within a business improvement district must pay associated fees.
(C) City approvals.
(1) Council approval on city property. Permission for a mobile vendor to operate on city-owned property, excluding public rights-of-way, requires City Council approval. This requirement does not apply to mobile vendors operating under a special event permit.
(2) Business license. Mobile vendors must acquire a city business license.
(3) Mobile vendor agreement. Prior to receiving a business license, each mobile vendor must sign a statement that they have read, understand and will comply with the city’s mobile vendor requirements.
(4) Record of approved mobile vendors. The city will keep a list of approved mobile vendors.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19)