All mobile food vehicles are subject to the following regulations:
(A) Mobile food vehicles must be brought to a complete stop, with the ignition turned off, and be lawfully parked within the location approved for the license prior to commencing operations.
(B) Pedestrian walkways of not less than six feet must be maintained around the mobile food vehicle location.
(C) No more than three mobile food vehicles shall be allowed to operate per private parking lot located in the authorized locations. The private parking lot must remain in compliance with the zoning code, including the off-street parking requirements for the host parking lot. The mobile food vehicles shall not block required drive aisles and must be parked on an all-weather surface lot at all times.
(D) A vendor shall not operate on private property within the permitted operating locations without first obtaining written consent to operate from the affected private property owner.
(E) Mobile food vehicles may not operate within the city for more than eight hours during any 24-hour period, but in no case to exceed the hours of operation for the business on the property on which the mobile food vehicle is located.
(F) All mobile food vehicle vehicles shall have an annual inspection by the Health Inspector and Fire Department.
(G) If liquid propane gas is used, the following conditions shall be met:
(1) Cooking and warming equipment shall be in good working condition and cleaned of grease or other combustible material.
(2) Portable liquid propane gas containers, piping, valves and fittings which are located outside and are being used to fuel equipment shall be adequately protected to prevent tampering, damage by vehicles or other hazards, and shall be located in an approved location. Portable liquid gas containers shall be securely fastened in place by use of an approved method to prevent unauthorized movement, tipping or regulator damage.
(3) Fittings, valves and hoses used with liquid propane gas equipment shall be maintained in good working condition. When, in the opinion of the Fire Safety Official, an unsafe condition exists with the fitting, valve, or hose used by the equipment, it shall be replaced or the equipment shall not be used.
(4) Liquid propane gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.
(5) A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking appliances and domestic cooling appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease laden vapors.
(6) Combustible materials shall be kept a minimum of three feet from cooking appliances.
(7) A fire extinguisher of minimum size 2A10BC shall be provided in the cooking area. Cooking equipment involving vegetable or animal oils and fats shall be protected by a Class K rated portable fire extinguisher.
(H) Mobile food vehicles must provide or have garbage receptacles readily available for immediate use by customers of the mobile food vehicle. City trash receptacles are not to be used for this purpose. Such receptacles shall be removed from the site upon the conclusion of the mobile food vehicle operations, and at all times when the mobile food vehicle is not at the location for which the license has been approved.
(I) Vendors must pick up, remove, and dispose of all garbage, refuse, or litter consisting of foodstuffs, wrappers, and/or materials at one time dispensed from the mobile food vehicle, and any residue deposited on the street from the operation thereof, and shall otherwise maintain in a clean and debris-free condition the entire area within a 25 foot radius of the location where the mobile food vehicle is operating.
(J) Mobile food vehicles must comply with all noise regulations of the city.
(K) Mobile food vehicles may not provide seating or tables for their customers.
(L) Mobile food vehicles are allowed to display signage that is painted or permanently affixed to the vehicle or freestanding sandwich boards.
(M) Mobile food vehicles may not have amplified sound or music emanating from the vehicle.
(N) Mobile food vehicles shall be parked on all-weather surface, asphalt or concrete, as determined by the § 156.313 of this code of ordinances, for the duration of their operation.
(O) Mobile food vehicles shall not be allowed to park in fire lanes, handicap parking spaces, or in any other location that will impede traffic flow or create unsafe conditions for pedestrians.
(Ord. 24-O-2388, passed 5-15-2023) Penalty, see § 110.99