(A) Food trucks may operate from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at one location per day within town limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
(B) Food trucks may only conduct business in the following locations:
(1) On privately-owned non-residential property out of the public rights-of-way in Zoning Districts CB, HB, NB and I, subject to the approval of the property owner. A food truck may not be located in any portion of a parking lot when and where such location prevent the use of parking spaces during the regular hours of operation of the primary businesses on the lot, unless the vendor provides documentation that the property owner permits an alternative location involving the parking spaces lost. The vending location shall not otherwise interfere in a significant way with the movement of motor vehicles; and
(2) On privately-owned non-residential property in the commercial section of a mixed use planned development, subject to approval by the property owner.
(C) The food truck shall be positioned at least 300 feet from the customer entrance of an existing restaurant during its hours of operation, unless the food truck vendor provides documentation that the restaurant owner supports a closer proximity.
(D) The food truck shall be positioned on designated parking spaces and shall not block drive aisles, other access to loading/service areas or emergency access and fire lanes. The food truck must also be positioned at least 15 feet away from fire hydrants, any Fire Department connection, driveway entrances, alleys, handicapped parking spaces, tree trunks and vegetation.
(E) This chapter and its requirements, rights or privileges shall not apply in any respect to food vending at any market, festival or activity; arts and crafts exhibit; or event sanctioned by the town.
(F) This chapter and its requirements, rights or privileges shall not apply to food vending at the Wells Stockyard Flea Market located at 1562 North Norwood Street, Wallace, NC 28466, during its normal business hours on Thursdays and Saturdays, not to exceed the hours from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Ord. passed 12-10-2020) Penalty, see § 112.99