(a) Each Mobile Food Unit shall contact the Kent Fire and Health Departments to schedule an inspection. Inspections shall be conducted at a cost of fifty dollars ($50.00) for both inspections which will be valid for one year. Applicants should apply for a permit not less than one week before operating. The City’s Fire and Health Departments will approve or deny the application before the expiration of that week. If the permit is denied applicant may file an appeal pursuant to Section 745.05 of the Kent Codified Ordinances.
(b) The Chief or designee of the Kent Fire Department will schedule the inspection of the said Mobile Food Unit in conjunction with the Health Department, and conduct the inspection pursuant to the Ohio Fire Code, Ohio Health Code and the Kent Codified Ordinances.
(c) The application fee for a Limited Use Permit shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for up to a two (2) month permit to a maximum of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per year as long as the permits are for the same location each time. All permits are valid for the dates and months issued.
(d) Mobile Food Units are required to maintain the following certifications: Board of Health approved license to sell food; documentation that the LP gas tank and piping system (where applicable) has been inspected and tested in accordance with all required standards within the last twelve (12) months; and proof of insurance. Additional required documentation may include other certifications or federal, state or local licensure depending on the type of operation being conducted. Documentation must be provided to the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief or designee at time of inspection.
(e) During the inspection, the owner or occupant or responsible party shall be present to show, operate, explain and discuss the components of the Mobile Food Unit.
(f) Upon completion of the inspection, the owner or occupant or responsible party will be issued a fire safety inspection report detailing the findings of the inspection.
(g) A fire safety inspection report indicating Passing in all fields will be accompanied with an inspection permit which will indicate that the Mobile Food Unit has been permitted and inspected.
(h) A fire safety inspection report indicating Fire Code deficiencies will require the owner or occupant or responsible party to take specific action or actions to bring their Mobile Food Unit up to the specified standards required by the Ohio Fire Code and the Kent Codified Ordinances. Upon completion of the actions or repairs to the Mobile Food Unit, the owner or occupant or responsible party can then schedule a re-inspection with the Fire Chief or designee to show compliance with the original inspection report deficiencies. A re-inspection will require the payment of the full fee as was required for the first inspection.
(i) Upon successful reinspection, the Mobile Food Unit will be issued a record of inspection to indicate compliance of the Mobile Food Unit.
(j) On-site inspections may be performed by authorized Health and Fire Department officials/members at their discretion any time the Mobile Food Unit is operating in Kent's jurisdictional boundaries.
(k) The City reserves the right at all times to require a Mobile Food Unit to relocate to alternate location or cease to operate as determined by the enforcement official if the approved location needs to be used for emergency purposes or other public benefit or if in the opinion of the enforcement officer the Mobile Food Unit presents a safety hazard to the public.
(l) Mobile Food Units shall adhere to all applicable parking regulations for commercial vehicles.
(m) Mobile Food Units shall display the Permit prominently during all times of operation. (Ord. 2022-004. Passed 1-19-22.)