(A) No mobile food service vehicle may operate within the village without a mobile food service permit issued by the village. A mobile food service permit authorizes the holder only to engage in the vending of products from a mobile food service vehicle in compliance with Village Codified Ordinances and as specified on the permit. The mobile food service permit must be prominently displayed when the mobile food service vehicle is in operation.
(B) Application.
(1) A mobile food service vehicle operator shall apply for a mobile food service permit at the Village Assistant Clerk-Treasurer's Office of the Village of Mogadore by payment of a $50 application fee and the following:
(a) Name, address, and date of birth of the owner of the vehicle, and a copy of the owner's valid vehicle operator's license or state ID;
(b) Name, address, and date of birth of the operator of the vehicle, and a copy of the operator's valid vehicle operator's license;
(c) Three color photographs of the exterior (front, side, and back) and interior food service portion of the vehicle in the final condition and with all markings under which it will operate;
(d) A copy of the vehicle license and registration form reflecting the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the mobile food service vehicle and a photocopy of the vehicle title;
(e) A copy of the state or county health department license or permit applicable to mobile food providers;
(f) A copy of the Fire Chief’s inspection report;
(g) A copy of the Operator’s Ohio business license; and
(h) A copy of insurance coverage in the amount of $250,000.
(2) Permittee has an on-going duty to provide the village with notice of any change to any of the information required by the village to obtain a mobile food service permit, including current photographs of the mobile food service vehicle in the event of any change in the appearance of or signage on the vehicle.
(3) This section does not apply to contractual arrangements between a mobile food service vehicle operator and an individual, group, or the village for catering at a specific location, for a period of not more than four hours, and that is not open to or serving the public.
(4) All food truck rallies on public or private property require a special event permit.
(Ord. 2022-33, passed 4-20-22)