A Mobile Food Service Permit shall be required as follows:
A. Permit Required. No Mobile Food Service Vehicle may operate within the City without a Mobile Food Service Permit or Temporary Mobile Food Service Permit issued by the City. The Mobile Food Service Permit must be prominently displayed when the Mobile Food Service Vehicle is in operation. (Ord. # 1287, 05/04/2023).
B. Application.
1. A Mobile Food Service Vehicle operator shall apply for a Mobile Food Service Permit by payment of a $50.00 application fee and submitting a completed application form which shall include the following information:
a) The name and address of the owner of the vehicle.
b) The name and address of the operator of the vehicle.
c) Three (3) color photographs of the exterior (front, side, and back) of the vehicle together with color photographs of the interior food service portion of the vehicle in its final condition. Said pictures shall show all markings under which the vehicle shall operate. 5-15-5
d) A copy of the vehicle license and registration form containing the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the Mobile Food Service Vehicle.
e) A copy of the applicable state and/or county health department license.
f) A copy of the Fire Marshall's inspection report.
g) A copy of the operator's Tennessee Business License issued by the City of Paris and Henry County or operator's home base county.
h) A copy of the insurance policy required by 5-1505. O.
2. A Mobile Food Service Vehicle operator shall apply for a Temporary Mobile Food Service Permit by payment of a $75.00 application fee and submitting a completed application form 14 days prior to the event of which shall include the following information as listed in 5-1506.B.1. (Ord. # 1287, 05/04/2023).
C. Issuance. A Mobile Food Service Permit shall be issued upon full completion and review of the application required by this section.
D. Expiration.
1. A Mobile Food Service Permit shall be issued for the calendar year from January 1st to December 31st and may be renewed annually provided all City requirements are met and the license has not been suspended or revoked.
2. A Temporary Mobile Food Service Permit shall be issued for more than one (1) day and not more than fourteen (14) consecutive days provided all City requirements are met and the license has not been suspended or revoked. (Ord. # 1287, 05/04/2023).
E. Permit Renewal. In addition to the application fee provided in B. above, a Permit Fee of $50.00 shall be charged upon issuance of the Permit as provided in C. above. A Renewal Fee of $50.00 shall be charged annually when a Renewal Permit is issued. This Permit Fee shall not be prorated. (Ord. # 1287, 05/04/2023).
F. Transferability. A Mobile Food Service Permit may not be transferred.
G. Enforcement.
1. Operation without a permit. Any Mobile Food Service Vehicle operating without a valid permit shall be deemed a public a safety hazard and may be ticketed and impounded. The penalty for operating without a permit is fifty dollars and no/100 ($50.00) per occurrence. An operator may operate no more than one (1) hour after any such citation. If such prohibited conduct continues then additional citations may be issued each hour that a continuing violation occurs.
2. A Mobile Food Service Vehicle in violation of the provisions of this Chapter may be cited by the appropriate City employee for any violations of this Chapter. Any violation of this Chapter may be cause for suspension or revocation of a Mobile Food Service Permit.
3. Suspension. A Mobile Food Service Permit shall be suspended until reinstatement upon issuance of a citation for any of the following reasons:
(a) The required vehicle license, health permit, or business tax license for the operator of the Mobile Food Service Vehicle has expired or been suspended, revoked, or otherwise terminated;
(b) The operator fails to obtain or maintain the insurance coverages required by this Section.
(c) Violation of the provisions of 5-1504 or 5-1505 concerning operation of a Mobile Food Service Vehicle.
4. Revocation. The City shall revoke a Mobile Food Service Permit after two (2) suspensions within a twelve (12) month period for any of the suspensions provisions listed hereinabove. Provided, however, a permit may be revoked, a the discretion of the City Manager or the City Manager's designee if the operator operates in an unlawful manner with such manner constituting a breach of the peace, interferes with normal use of City right-of-way or otherwise constitutes a menace to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public. (Ord. #1217, 11/2/2017)