CHAPTER 18
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS

SECTION:

3-18-1: Definitions

3-18-2: Licensing

3-18-3: Permitting

3-18-4: Frequency

3-18-5: Hours Of Operation

3-18-6: Fees

3-18-7: Regulations

3-18-8: Liability Insurance

3-18-9: Exemptions

3-18-10: Special Events

3-18-11: Violation, Penalty

3-18-1: DEFINITIONS:

The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings for the purposes of this chapter:

MOBILE FOOD VENDOR: Any person(s) who operates or sells food from a mobile cart, stationary cart, pedal cart, trailer, van, or similar framework with or without an engine, or tent to the general public. Catering operations scheduled by individual customers where food is not sold are excluded from the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2019-O-019, 5-28-2019)

3-18-2: LICENSING:

Mobile food vendors shall be subject to the following licensing requirements:

   A.   All mobile food vendors must have a valid business license issued by the Village of Mokena prior to conducting business in the Village.

   B.   As a condition of business license approval, all mobile food vendors must provide a valid copy of the operating permit issued by the Will County Health Department, as well as a complete list of food products sold by the vendor, a photo and/or detailed description of the mobile food vehicle(s), vehicle identification number(s), and proof of liability insurance in accordance with section 3-18-8 of this chapter.

   C.   A copy of the Village-issued business license shall be displayed in the mobile food vehicle at all times while operating in the Village of Mokena. (Ord. 2019-O-019, 5-28-2019)