(A) Location.
(1) Public property. Mobile food units shall only be allowed within the parking areas at Jaycee Park, Trcka Park, or Trenda Memorial Park Exception: Mobile food units may be located on public property, a public road, or right-of-way, so long as it is registered along with a city approved special event.
(2) Private property. Mobile food trucks may be located on private property.
(B) License duration. Mobile food units shall not operate more than 21 days annually within the city limits of Lonsdale.
(C) Hours of operation. Mobile foods units shall operate only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless associated with a city approved special event.
(D) Laws. Mobile food units shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
(E) Traffic. Mobile food units shall not interfere with vehicle and pedestrian circulation or emergency vehicle access and shall comply with all traffic and parking laws. Any mobile food unit located on a public roadway shall position the unit with the main serving window faced toward the nearest road edge/curb, unless said roadway is closed to traffic.
(F) Parking. There shall be adequate parking on the lot or public street to provide space for the mobile food unit as well as satisfy all parking requirements for the property. Any inactive mobile food unit parked off-street shall comply with commercial vehicle regulations per § 153.077.
(G) Drive-through prohibited. Mobile food units shall not have a drive-through.
(I) Nuisance. Mobile food units shall not use any outside sound amplifying equipment, televisions, or similar visual entertainment devices, lights, or noisemakers such as bells, horns, or whistles.
(J) Refuse. All waste, garbage, litter, and refuse shall be contained in leak proof, nonabsorbent containers which shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids and properly disposed of by the license holder or event organizer. No waste, garbage, litter or refuse shall be dumped or drained onto sidewalks, streets, gutters, or storm drains. Any use of on-site public trash receptacles/dumpsters shall require approval by the city.
(K) Power supply. Mobile food units shall provide an independent power supply that is screened from public view if it is not located on the food truck.
(L) License displayed. The approved license shall be prominently displayed on the mobile food unit for the duration of the event.
(Ord. 2022-311, passed 3-31-2022)