Food trucks, as defined in Chapter 1290, Definitions, shall be permitted as a temporary use, subject to the following:
(a) Location on Site. See Chapter 1263, Permitted Uses by District, for a list of zoning districts where food trucks are permitted. Where a permitted use, food trucks may be located anywhere on a site so long as they (l) do not block access or visibility at driveways or intersections, and (2) do not block access to hydrants, utility boxes, building entrances, or access ways. The site where a food truck is operated must be actively used and not a vacant or unimproved lot. With the exception of the CBD, Central Business District, and UV D, Urban Village District, no food truck shall be located within 150 feet of a permitted residential dwelling.
(b) Location on Street. Where a permitted use, food trucks may be located in the right-of-way where on-street parking is permitted. The sales door and entrance shall be located on the curbside. Food trucks shall not obstruct the pedestrian or bicycle access, the visibility of motorists, nor obstruct parking lot circulation or block access to a public street, alley or sidewalk.
(c) Location in Parks. Food trucks are permitted in parks with the permission of the City of Springboro. A minimum of one parking space shall be provided outside of the road right-of-way for each 100 square feet of area dedicated to the market or stand. Food trucks shall not park on grass without the approval of the City.
(d) Location in Residential Districts. Food trucks shall be permitted in residential districts as follows:
(1) As part of an approved street closure permit application. In such cases the food truck shall comply with subsections (a), (b), (e), (f), and (g) herein. In addition, food trucks (1) shall be operated on an individual property no more than two times in a calendar year, (2) and no food truck may be located within fifty feet of a permitted residential dwelling.
(2) On common property owned and operated by a homeowner's association. In such cases the placement will be without spacing restrictions or restrictions on the number of times on common property per year. The site where a food truck is operated must be actively used and not a vacant or unimproved lot.
(e) Proximity to Restaurants. Food trucks operating on private property or on a street shall be required to maintain a minimum separation of 200 feet from the primmy entrance to, or outdoor eating area of, a restaurant, without the written approval of the restaurant owner.
(f) General Restriction. Food trucks shall not locate upon a public sidewalk within the extended boundaries of a crosswalk or within ten feet of the extension of any building entranceway, doorway or driveway.
(g) Signs. All signs used in connection with the use shall be temporary, and shall be removed when the food truck is not operating, All signs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 1281.
(h) Portable Removal. Food trucks shall be portable and self-contained. They shall be removed from their location when not in use and open for business. The operator will be responsible for removing all refuse and other wastes from the site.
(i) Permit Required. A permit from the City of Springboro is required to operate a food truck. The permit is good for one calendar year.
(j) Licensure. Food truck operations must at all times while conducting business in the City have a license from the department of health pursuant to R.C. § 3717.43.
(Ord. O-20-13. Passed 7-16-20.)