In addition to naming the applicant/mobile food vehicle vendor, the approved operating location and other information deemed appropriate by the Building and Housing Department, all mobile food vehicles are subject to the following conditions:
(A) Each mobile food vehicle license is valid for one fiscal year, with an effective date on May 1 and an expiration date of April 30.
(B) Mobile food vehicles may operate on private property in any zoning district other than residential districts.
(C) 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.
(D) Proof of County Health Department approval must be provided to the Building and Housing Department prior to beginning operation.
(E) All mobile food vehicle vehicles shall have an annual inspection by the Fire Department and Building and Housing Department.
(F) 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 2A1OBC 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.
(G) Mobile food vehicles must provide receptacles for refuse and properly dispose of all waste.
(H) Mobile food vehicles must comply with all noise regulations of the city.
(I) Mobile food vehicles may not provide seating or tables for their customers.
(J) Mobile food vehicles are allowed to display signage that is painted or permanently affixed to the vehicle. Mobile food vehicles are not allowed to display any additional signs, such as freestanding sandwich boards.
(K) Mobile food vehicles may not have amplified sound or music emanating from the vehicle.
(L) As part of the application, the applicant shall provide a site plan that shows the location at which the mobile food vehicle will operate.
(M) 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.
(N) 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.
(O) All mobile food vehicle licenses are subject to the approval by the Mayor and the City Council.
(Ord. 19-O-2215, passed 1-2-2019) Penalty, see § 114.999