Application for an individual food vending permit shall be made by the owner of the food vending vehicle, or his or her authorized agent, or in the case of a group site food vending permit, by the group site organizer, or his or her authorized agent, on a form prescribed by Community Development Director. Each application for an individual or group site food vending permit shall include:
(A) Name, phone number, address and copy of a photo ID of the applicant, vehicle owner and all persons directly or indirectly interested in the conduct of such business, including all members of any firm or partnership. A corporate applicant shall provide the name, phone number, address and copy of a photo ID of the officers, directors and principal owners, including all owners of 10% or more of the corporate stock;
(B) Completed City of Riverbank Business License Application with attachments;
(C) A non-refundable business license application fee in an amount of as set by the City Council;
(D) A nonrefundable application fee for a mobile food vending permit, as set by the City Council;
(E) The location at which the applicant proposes to conduct the business;
(F) If proposed location is on private property, written consent in a form approved by the city from the property owner (if other than self) permitting the individual food vending facility or group site to locate on the property; or, if owned by applicant, proof of ownership;
(G) A map or illustration, showing:
(1) The proposed location or specific parking space upon the street;
(2) The address and Assessor's Parcel Number of the parcel or nearest parcel.
(H) A site plan for the proposed location, containing:
(1) If on a parcel, the location and dimensions of all proposed food vending vehicle(s), any public seating or other site amenities (including chairs and tables), buildings or other structures on site, paved areas, driveways, trash receptacles, garages, parking spaces, maneuvering aisles, and pavement striping;
(2) If upon the street, location and dimensions of the proposed food vending vehicle, sidewalks, curb cuts, trash receptacles, and obstructions such as telecommunication boxes, street trees, and light poles.
(I) Photographs of the site and food vending vehicle(s);
(J) Sample, photo, or rendering of proposed signs;
(K) The type of foods, wares or merchandise to be sold;
(L) Proof of all required approvals from Stanislaus County Environmental Health for the proposed food vending vehicle(s) and/or group site;
(M) Proof that the food vendor(s) and, if applicable, group site organizer, has a valid City of Riverbank Business License;
(N) The proposed hours of operation for the individual food vending vehicle or group site, including dates, and starting and ending times of the vending period;
(O) Maintenance plan, including litter pickup and cleaning in the vicinity of the individual food vending vehicle or group site;
(P) The address where the food vending vehicle(s) will be stored and serviced during non-operating hours;
(Q) The following information shall be provided regarding the commercial kitchen or commissary to be used by the applicant, if any:
(1) Proof of all required approvals from Stanislaus County Environmental Health;
(2) A valid lease between the vehicle and/or business owner(s) and a commercial kitchen or commissary.
(R) Whether the applicant has at any time been convicted of a felony or of any offense involving moral turpitude or has been convicted of any narcotics violation;
(S) Whether or not any permit or license heretofore granted to applicant to engage in any business or to do any act within the city or elsewhere has been revoked or denied, and, if so, circumstances surrounding the revocation or denial;
(T) A signed statement from the applicant that they will abide by all local, state and federal requirements, including, but not limited to, those relating to the minimum wage and sick leave;
(U) Proof of liability insurance in the amount required by the city; and
(V) Any other reasonable information regarding the identity and character of the applicant or applicant’s employees, the location proposed or the nature of the business that the Community Development Director, or his or her designee, requires to evaluate the proposal.
(Ord. 2021-004, passed 8-24-21)