The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
FOOD TRUCK. A self-contained, motorized vehicle, identified generically as a MOBILE FOOD VENDING UNIT, which is used for the preparation and distribution or sale of food.
MOBILE FOOD VENDING. Vending, serving, or offering for sale food and/or beverages from a mobile food vending unit which meets the definition of a FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT under Public Act 92 of 2000, and which may include the ancillary sales of branded items consistent with the food or vendor, such as a tee shirt that bears the name of the company, restaurant or organization engaged in mobile food vending.
MOBILE FOOD VENDING UNIT. Any motorized or nonmotorized vehicle, trailer, food truck, or other device designed to be portable and not permanently attached to the ground from which food is vended, served, or offered for sale.
VENDOR. Any individual, company, restaurant or organization engaged in the business of mobile food vending; if more than one individual is operating a single cart, food truck, or other means of conveyance, then VENDOR shall mean all individuals operating such means of conveying food.
OPERATE. All activities associated with the conduct of business, including setup and takedown and/or hours of operation and locations where the mobile food vending units are allowed to be open for business.
(Ord. 213, passed 7-6-2021)