(A) The Town Council shall limit the number of MFET permits to 12 per year, and the number of MFEC permits to seven per year. One MFE shall be allowed per permit. There is no limit on the number of Temporary Mass Gathering Permits or Mobile Food Establishment Event Permits, but applications for Temporary Mass Gathering Permits must be submitted to the Town Council for approval at least six weeks in advance of the proposed gathering, and any MFE attending a temporary mass gathering or special event must be identified by the organizer and must have a valid MFE license from DBR pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-11.1-1.
(B) The Town Council may deny, suspend or revoke a permit that the town has issued if the operation of the registrant within the town violates the town's land use regulations, zoning or other ordinances in relation to the operation of an MFE, unless deviations from land use regulations, zoning or other ordinances are specifically authorized by this chapter.
(C) The location and operation of MFEs is limited to the Office Business and Office Park Zoning Districts; provided however, that MFEs shall be permitted to operate on large and small farms, provided that such operation is in compliance with § 722 of the Zoning Code; provided however, in no event shall an MFE be located or operated within 750 feet of a restaurant with a legally issued victualing license issued by and located in the town. In addition, any MFE operator holding a concession contract with the town allowing it to operate at Sachuest (Second) Beach and/or Third Beach will be entitled to operate in the area of said beaches specified in such contract. Provided further, that licensed MFEs shall be allowed to operate in other Zoning Districts at Temporary Mass Gatherings or Mobile Food Establishment Events, provided that a permit for such event has been issued by the town. Provided further, that licensed MFEs shall be allowed to operate in other zoning districts at Temporary Mass Gatherings or Mobile Food Establishment Events, provided that a permit for such event has been issued by the town.
(D) The hours of operation for MFEs shall be between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; provided however, that the hours of operation for MFEs on large or small farms shall be between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; and, provided further, that hours of operation for Temporary Mass Gatherings or Mobile Food Establishment Events shall be between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
(E) MFEs must comply with noise restrictions for the location and zoning district in which they are located.
(F) MFEs are responsible for the proper disposal of all trash generated by their operation and are required to provide trash receptacles at all times when operating.
(G) MFEs shall comply with the Plastic Bag Regulations set forth in Chapter 92B of the Town Code.
(Ord. 2020-5, passed 7-6-20; Am. Ord. 2021-08, passed 7-19-21; Am. Ord. 2021-17, passed 10-18-21; Am. Ord. 2024-7, passed 5-6-24)