Any pushcart or mobile food unit vendor desiring to operate shall prepare and file an application with the City Manager’s designee which shall contain the following information:
(A) The name, permanent address and telephone number of the person desiring to operate a pushcart or mobile food unit.
(B) Proof of date of birth, address, and identification of the applicant, to be provided through a driver’s license or other legally recognized form of photo identification.
(C) The name, permanent address, and phone number of the business.
(D) The type of food, beverage, or other products to be sold and served from the pushcart or mobile food unit.
(E) The proposed dates, hours, and location(s) of the pushcart or mobile food unit business.
(F) A site plan showing the section of sidewalk, pedestrian way, parking lot, private property, or other location of the property to be used for the pushcart or mobile food unit.
(G) A copy of current registration and insurance for any vehicle, pushcart, and/or trailer to be used in connection with the proposed mobile food unit, and a description of such to include the size, year, make, model, color, and license plate number.
(H) Written permission to use the proposed location signed by the property owner, including contact information for the property owner if the property is not owned by the city.
(I) Proof of possession of any license or permit which, under federal, state, or local laws or regulations, the applicant is required to have in order to conduct the proposed business, or which, under any such law or regulation, would exempt the applicant from the licensing requirements of this section.
(J) A copy of all other licenses or permits, including, but not limited to, a privilege license and health or environmental services permit, obtained by the applicant in connection with the proposed mobile food vending.
(K) Proof of an insurance policy issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the State of North Carolina, showing a policy of the comprehensive general liability including coverage for products, completed operations, and contractual liability for the indemnification provision in the vendors permit, in the amount of not less than $300,000 for bodily injury per occurrence and $100,000 for property damage per occurrence. Such policies shall not be canceled until 30 days written notice of such cancellation shall be given to the City Manager’s designee. Any termination or lapse of such insurance shall automatically revoke any permit issued by this chapter. Such insurance limits and requirements shall be subject to revision by the City Manager or their designee. Certificates of insurance shall be kept on file with the vendors application.
(L) An indemnity statement, approved by the City Attorney, whereby the pushcart or mobile food unit operator agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the city and its officers, agents and employees from any claim arising from the operation of the pushcart or mobile food unit.
(M) Additional information as required by the Chief of Police to perform the necessary background investigation.
(N) The signature and a sworn statement, signed by the applicant, verifying the application’s contents.
(Ord. 2007-24, passed 3-19-07; Am. Ord. 2023-42, passed 6-20-23)