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Romeoville, IL Code of Ordinances
VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS CODE OF ORDINANCES
VILLAGE OFFICIALS OF ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS
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TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
CHAPTER 129: FOOD TRUCKS AND FOOD TRUCK OPERATORS
Sections
   129.01   Definitions
   129.02   Compliance with state and local laws
   129.03   Application
   129.04   Conditions of license
   129.05   Use standards
   129.06   Operation in parking lots
   129.07   Hours of operation
   129.08   Signage furnishing and fixtures
   129.09    Suspension/revocation of license
   129.10   Exemption; scope
   129.11   Enforcement and penalties
§ 129.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purposes of this chapter, the following phrases shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them by this section:
   "BEVERAGES." A liquid for drinking that does not contain alcohol.
   "FOOD" or "FOODSTUFF." Any substance that is defined as a raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage, an ingredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole or in part for human consumption, and chewing gum.
   "FOOD DELIVERY VEHICLE." Any vehicle that is primarily used for the delivery of food or beverages to consumers in the village, on request for such delivery, but does not include vehicles that primarily make deliveries of supplies or inventory to licensed food establishments, food stores, or mobile food service establishments.
   "FOOD PREPARATION." Packaging, processing, cooking, assembling, portioning, or any operation that changes the form, flavor, or consistency of food, but does not include trimming of produce.
   "FOOD TRUCK." A licensed, motorized vehicle modified to include facilities for the cooking, processing and preparation of food and beverages, when temporarily parked on property other than a public street, road or right-of- way, and from which food items or beverages are then sold to the general public.
   "FOOD TRUCK OPERATOR." The owner or operator of a food truck to be licensed under this chapter, and who shall be the party responsible for the compliance of the operations of the food truck with the requirements of this chapter, the Village Code, and other applicable laws and regulations.
(Ord. 16-1315, passed 9-7-16)
§ 129.02 COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.
   Each food truck that is permitted to operate in the village shall be operated in strict compliance with the regulations set forth in this chapter as well as all applicable ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations, including without limitation, all zoning, building, health, fire, and safety regulations, and all other provisions of this Code, the Will County Code, and state law. If a conflict arises between applicable regulations, the strictest regulation shall control.
(Ord. 16-1315, passed 9-7-16)
§ 129.03 APPLICATION.
   (A)   Any applicant desiring to operate a food truck as a food truck operator must provide the following supplemental documentation with its permit application, on a form provided by the Department of Community Development.
      (1)   The name and address of the food preparation establishment or food establishment where food items are to be prepared and/or packaged for sale by food truck operator from the food truck with copies of the establishment’s most recent health inspection report and Will County Health Department permits, and copies of the same documentation with respect to the food truck and/or food truck operator;
      (2)   A description of the nature of the food and beverages offered by the food truck;
      (3)   A letter of agreement from the food preparation establishment or food service establishment where food items are prepared and/or packaged for sale by the food truck operator from the food truck agreeing to comply with all applicable laws and regulations;
      (4)   A list of locations and times the food truck will be conducting its operations within the village, which may be amended from time to time by the food truck operator to reflect its then-current operations of the food truck, subject to the review and approval of the Department of Community Development;
      (5)   A description of the food truck to be used in conducting business;
      (6)   Copies of all necessary licenses or permits required by State of Illinois health or transportation authorities for the operation of the food truck;
      (7)   The permit application must include the written consent of the property owner stating the food truck is allowed to operate on the property, together with copies of any relevant documentation between the property owner and the food truck operator evidencing the terms of such consent; and
      (8)   A signed statement approved by the village as to form and substance providing that the vendor shall hold harmless the village and its officers and employees, and shall indemnify the village, its officer, and employees for any claims for damage to property or injury to persons which may be occasioned by any activity carried out under the terms of the license. Contemporaneously with the issuance of a license under this chapter, the food truck operator shall obtain or have in full force and effect commercial general liability insurance coverage insuring the food truck operator and the village with respect to occurrences arising out of the activities authorized by the license, with such coverage having combined single limits of not less than $1,000,000 for personal injury and death and property damage per occurrence, and in the aggregate, which coverage shall specifically refer to this license. Coverage of the village shall be by written endorsement naming the village as an additional insured. The food truck operator shall further maintain automobile liability insurance with coverage of not less than $1,000,000 for personal injuries or death per occurrence and $1,000,000 for property damage per occurrence. All insurance coverage provided under the license shall expressly provide that it is primary and noncontributory to any insurance coverage maintained by the village, and shall waive any rights of recovery against the village. Copies of all policies of insurance, certificates of insurance and endorsements reflecting the coverages required under this agreement shall be provided to the village prior to the issuance of any license under this chapter. All such insurance coverage shall further provide that it may not be canceled except upon 30 days’ written notice served upon the Village Manager. A license issued pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be invalid at any time the insurance required herein is not maintained and evidence of continuing coverage is not filed with the Department of Community Development.
   (B)   At the time of application, all applicants shall pay an annual license fee of $50.
(Ord. 16-1315, passed 9-7-16)
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