(A) It shall be unlawful for any person, including any religious, charitable or nonprofit organization, to operate within the city a mobile food vehicle without having obtained from the City Clerk a current and valid license for that purpose.
(B) A person or organization desiring to operate a mobile food vehicle shall make written application for such license to the City Clerk and shall include the following:
(1) Name, signature, phone number, email contact and business address of the applicant.
(2) A description of the preparation methods and food product offered for sale including the intended menu.
(3) Information on the mobile food vehicle to include year, make, and model of the vehicle and dimensions, which shall not exceed 36 feet in length or nine feet in width.
(4) Information setting forth the proposed hours of operation, area of operations, plans for power access, water supply and wastewater disposal.
(5) Copies of all necessary license or permits issued by the Wayne County Health Department.
(6) Insurance coverage:
(a) Proof of general comprehensive liability policy with limits of no less than $1,000,000 combined single limit coverage issued by an insurer licensed to do business in the State of Michigan and which names the city as an additional insured.
(b) Proof of public liability and property damage motor vehicle policy with limits of no less than $1,000,000 issued by an insurer licensed to do business in the State of Michigan.
(C) All vendors receiving a license under this subchapter shall pay the annual fee as set from time to time by the City Council.
(D) The City Clerk shall issue no more than ten active mobile food vehicle licenses for any calendar year. Each mobile food vehicle license shall expire on June 30 of each year.
(E) A license issued under this subchapter shall not be transferable from person to person.
(F) A license is valid for one vehicle only and shall not be transferred between vehicles.
(Ord. 2013-052, passed 3-12-2013)