When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) Mobile Food Unit shall mean any apparatus or equipment that is used to cook, prepare or serve food, and that routinely changes or can change location and is operated from a moveable vehicle, apparatus or other portable structure, including but not limited to motorized vehicles, trailers, hand propelled carts and tents.
(b) Limited Use Permit. Approval may be had by permit issued by the City Manager’s Office made by the property owner or occupant or occupant and an approved Mobile Food Unit vendor. Limited Use Permits for Mobile Food Units shall limit permission to operate to five (5) days each week at a business location. Applications for Limited Use Permits may be made for periods of two (2) months at a time. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Chapter, Kent residents/businesses that have a one-time food truck at their home/business for a private party/catered event are not required to file for a permit and are exempt from this chapter. Home Owner or occupant Associations and Condominium Owner or occupant Associations using its’ own private property for Mobile Food Units for the enjoyment of its members are likewise exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2022-004. Passed 1-19-22.)