For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EXISTING BRICK AND MORTAR RESTAURANT. Any permanent restaurant, as defined in § 154.007, on the city's tax rolls and in operation within the city.
MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. A motorized vehicle or trailer used for the purpose of selling prepared food and/or beverage to the general public.
MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE VENDOR. An operator of a mobile food vehicle who has obtained a license or permit from the city to operate a mobile food vehicle.
OPERATE. Shall mean all activities associated with the conduct of business, including set up and takedown and/or actual hours where the mobile food vehicle vendor is open for business.
SPECIAL EVENT. A one-time event organized by a private individual, business or institution where a mobile food vehicle vendor is invited to operate and which may be issued a special event permit by the city in accordance with § 118.03. This definition shall not include a public or community event as approved by the City Council.
(Ord. 398, passed 5-24-2021)