Mobile food establishments shall comply with the following standards:
(A) Property owner permission. Mobile food establishments operating on private or public property must receive the property owner's written consent prior to operation.
(B) Location. Mobile food establishments that meet the standards of this chapter may be permitted in all zoning districts, unless restricted, prohibited, or otherwise regulated by the Village Zoning Ordinance or any other applicable village ordinance.
(C) Insurance. All mobile food establishments shall have proper vehicle registrations and current/valid registration plates. All vehicles shall be properly insured in accordance with state law.
(D) Alcoholic liquor. Mobile food establishments shall not serve alcoholic liquor or allow the consumption of alcoholic liquor in their service area(s) or dining area(s) unless applicant has obtained all appropriate permits required by the State of Michigan and any necessary approvals from the village.
(E) Hours of operation. Mobile food establishments shall not operate before 6:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise permitted expressly in writing by the village as part of a village event.
(F) Service area. The area(s) where customers stand in line to place or pick up an order (service area(s)) for mobile food establishments shall not be located on a street, road, or within the road right of way, and, if in a parking lot, shall be located a safe distance from the travel lanes of a parking lot. Allowable service areas are subject to village and township Fire Department approval.
(G) Dining areas. The area(s) where customers may sit or stand at tables to consume food or beverages (dining area(s)) shall not be located on a street, road, or within the road right of way, and, if in a parking lot, shall be located safe distance from the travel lanes of a parking lot. Allowable dining areas are subject to village and township Fire Department approval.
(H) Preparation and storage. Food shall not be prepared, sold, or displayed outside of the mobile food establishment as set forth as follows:
(1) Outdoor preparation. Outdoor cooking facilities, including grills not contained within a mobile food establishment, are prohibited.
(2) Materials, food, and supplies. All materials, food, and supplies must be stored within a mobile food establishment, or may be adjacent to a mobile food establishment, if in an enclosed container. Food and condiments may be displayed on shelving attached to the mobile food establishment.
(I) Obstructions. Mobile food establishments and their respective service areas and dining areas shall not obstruct or impede vehicular, pedestrian, or non-motorized travel or movement, nor create visual obstructions for vehicular traffic.
(J) Awnings. Any awning shall have a minimum clearance of seven feet between the ground and the lowest point of the awning when fully extended.
(K) Waste. Waste associated with mobile food establishments shall be managed as set forth as follows:
(1) Waste container. Mobile food establishments must be equipped with sufficient garbage or refuse containers to handle their waste, including one provided for patrons.
(2) Daily cleaning. All waste, spilled food, food byproducts, and litter left by customers associated with each mobile food establishment (collectively “waste”), shall be cleaned up and collected, and thereafter properly and lawfully disposed of, by the mobile food establishment operator at least daily.
(3) Dumping of fluids. Dumping of gray water, grease, or any other fluid onto land or any street or into any storm sewer is prohibited.
(L) Noise. Mobile food establishments shall not make or cause any unreasonable or excessive noise that is in violation of village ordinances.
(M) Lighting. Lighting associated with mobile food establishments shall not cause distractions for motorists or create negative impacts for surrounding properties.
(1) Non-steady lights. Flashing, blinking, or moving lights are prohibited when a mobile food establishment is parked or serving customers.
(2) Shielding. All exterior lights greater than 800 lumen, equivalent to a 60 watt incandescent light bulb, shall have an opaque shield to direct illumination downwards.
(N) Signage. Only signs attached to, or mounted on, the mobile food establishment shall be authorized, and all signs shall conform to the location, size, height, number, and other standards set forth in the Village Sign Ordinances.
(O) Fire Code. Mobile food establishments shall be subject to an annual inspection by the Orion Township Fire Department to confirm compliance with Michigan Fire Protection Code standards, including, but not limited to, standards required for fire extinguishers, fire extinguishing systems, compressed gas/liquid propane gas, generators, electrical, location, and general fire safety.
(P) Water. Mobile food establishments shall not be temporarily connected to a water source unless the applicant provides verification to the village and township that it is a potable water source.
(Q) Sewer. Mobile food establishments shall not be connected to sanitary or storm sewer facilities.
(R) Wheel chocks. Mobile food establishments shall use wheel chocks while parked to prepare or distribute food.
(S) Overnight parking and equipment storage.
(1) In any zoning district, other than commercial or industrial zones, unless stored entirely within an enclosed building, overnight parking of a mobile food establishment and outside overnight storage of any equipment associated with a mobile food establishment, including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, and waste receptacles ("associated equipment"), is prohibited, except as may be expressly permitted for mobile food establishments associated with a village event.
(2) On properties within commercial or industrial zoning districts, and if allowed by the terms of its permit, a mobile food establishment may be parked outside overnight; however, overnight storage of a mobile food establishment's associated equipment outside of an enclosed building, or outside of a mobile food establishment, is prohibited.
(T) Display of permits. Mobile food establishments shall prominently display any required permits and licenses while in operation.
(Ord. 13.05, passed 5-23-22)