(A) Locations. A mobile food unit may only operate in the locations set forth in this division (A). A mobile food unit may operate in a private commercial or industrial parking lot and on private residential property, with the written consent of the private property owner. When operations occur on private residential property, mobile food unit sales may only be for catering purposes (such as a private graduation party or wedding) and not open for sales to the general public. A mobile food unit may only operate along a public street when the mobile unit is parked in a dedicated parking stall. No food unit shall be parked within 100 feet of a brick and mortar operational restaurant in the city, unless it is owned and operated by that restaurant.
(B) Performance standards. A mobile food unit licensee is subject to the following performance standards:
(1) A mobile food unit with an annual license may not operate on the same property more than 21 days annually (M.S. § 157.15, subd. 9, as it may be amended from time to time);
(2) No mobile food unit sales between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.;
(3) A mobile food unit must dispose of its gray water daily. Gray water may not be drained into city storm water drains;
(4) An out of service mobile food unit may be stored only in an area zoned I-1 and I-2 and where outside storage is allowed by conditional use permit;
(5) The mobile food unit may have a maximum bumper to bumper length of no more than 30 feet. Mobile food units shall not encroach onto city sidewalks or obstruct pedestrian access;
(6) A mobile food unit is not required to obtain a sign permit from the city. However, no additional signage is permitted beyond that which is on the mobile food unit unless it meets the following requirements:
(a) One single sandwich board style sign is permitted per mobile food unit;
(b) The maximum sign size is 8 square feet;
(c) The sign must be placed on the ground and within 10 feet of the mobile food unit; and
(d) The sign cannot project from the mobile food unit or be mounted to the roof of the mobile food unit.
(7) A mobile food unit must have at least one 2A:20BC fire extinguisher in the mobile food unit. If deep frying occurs in the mobile food unit, then the mobile food unit must have at least 1 Class K fire extinguisher in the mobile food unit. Each fire extinguisher must display an inspection tag dated within the past 12 months;
(8) A licensee must comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations, parking zones and posted signs;
(9) A mobile food unit must provide an independent power supply that is screened from public view; and
(10) Propane tanks must be attached or secured to the mobile food unit and must be adequately ventilated.
(C) License. A mobile food unit license is non-transferable. Proof of license shall be displayed at all times in the mobile food unit. A mobile food unit license is an annual license.
(D) Practices prohibited. It is unlawful for any person engaged in the business of a mobile food unit operation to do the following:
(1) Call attention to that licensee's business by crying out, blowing a horn, ringing a bell or by any loud or unusual noise, or by use of any amplifying device;
(2) Fail to display proof of license and produce valid identification when requested;
(3) Remain on the property of another when asked to leave;
(4) Claim endorsements by the city based on license; or
(5) Conduct business in any manner as to create a threat to the health, safety and welfare of a specific individual or the general public.
(6) For-profit mobile food units shall be prohibited from operating within city limits during city festivals and events without written permission from the city festival or event coordinator.
(Ord. 2016-03, passed 6-6-2016; Am. Ord. 2017-02, passed 7-17-2017)