For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BEVERAGES. A liquid for drinking that does not contain alcohol.
FOOD or FOODSTUFF. Any substance that is defined as a raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage, an ingredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole or in part for human consumption, and chewing gum.
FOOD DELIVERY VEHICLE. Any vehicle that is primarily used for the delivery of food or beverages to consumers in the city, on request for such delivery, but does not include vehicles that primarily make deliveries of supplies or inventory to licensed food establishments, food stores, or mobile food service establishments.
FOOD PREPARATION. Packaging, processing, cooking, assembling, portioning, or any operation that changes the form, flavor, or consistency of food, but does not include trimming of produce.
MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE. A licensed, motorized vehicle modified to include facilities for the cooking, processing and preparation of food and beverages, when temporarily parked on property other than a public street, road, or right-of-way, and from which food items or beverages are then sold to the general public.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR. The owner or vendor of a mobile food vehicle to be licensed under this chapter, and who shall be the party responsible for the compliance of the operations of the mobile food vehicle with the requirements of this chapter, the city code, and other applicable laws and regulations.
(Ord. 19-O-2215, passed 1-2-2019)