(a) Applications for mobile cart vending permits will be accepted at City of York Bureau of Permits, Planning and Zoning no later than June 30 of the calendar year.
(b) Upon approval of an application for a permit, the annual permit fee shall be $300.00.
(c) Any duplicate permit may be issued upon payment of a fee of $20.00 should a permit be lost or destroyed.
(d) Applicant shall notify the Bureau of Permits, Planning and Zoning within fifteen (15) days of any changes to application information.
(e) A single permit application shall be accepted and deemed complete if received no later than close of business on June 30 and accompanied by:
(1) The applicant's first choice for location: CBD License locations are as follows and as notated on accompanying map:
A. Northeast corner of Continental Square
B. Southwest corner of Continental Square
C. Mid-Unit Block of East Market Street (north side of the street)
D. 100 Block of South George Street (east side of the street)
E. Corner of North George and Philadelphia Streets
F. Mid-100 block of West Market Street (north side of the street)
G. Bus Station between Mason Avenue and King Street
H. Rail Trail at West Market Street (south side of the street)
I. Rail Trail and north side W. Market Street (north side of the street)
J. Mid-100 Block of West Philadelphia Street (north side of the street)
K. Mid-unit block of South George, west side of street*
(*K: location at discretion of Council)
**Interest by more than one vendor in a particular location will institute a bidding process provided all applications are submitted on or before June 30. License will be awarded to the highest bidder.
(2) A copy of all necessary licenses, permits and/or other written proof of compliance with the regulations of the City of York for each mobile cart.
(3) The full name; signature; address; and whether the applicant is an individual, firm, or corporation, and, if a partnership, the names of the partners; together with the addresses of all principals including the owner, licensee, and permittee.
(4) A list of the names of all food service workers that will operate the mobile cart vendor(s).
(5) The physical street address of the business. Post office boxes and other mail services will not be accepted.
(6) A photograph of the permittee and/or food service worker applicant, e.g. driver's license, passport or similar.
(7) A color photograph and accurate description of the mobile cart including the following data: The make, model and type of body; the vehicle identification number or any other identifying number as may be required by the Mobile Cart Vendors Committee. (If this information is not known at the time of permit application, this requirement can be satisfied as a condition of obtaining a final effective permit.)
(8) A statement that the applicant and/or owner, or any of its food service workers has not been convicted of any crime that involves any local, state or federal law or regulation arising out of the operation of a similar business.
(9) A statement that the applicant and/or owner, or any of its food service workers has not been convicted of a crime as a result of having perpetrated deceptive practices upon the public within the last ten years.
(10) A signed Hold Harmless and waiver of subrogation (sample attached) that the permittee shall hold harmless the City and its officers and employees, and shall indemnify the City, its officers and employees for any claims for damage to property or injury to persons which may be occasioned by any activity carried on under the terms of the permit. Permittee shall furnish and maintain such public liability, food products liability, and property damage insurance as will protect vendor, property owners, and the City from all claims for damage to property or bodily injury, including death, which may arise from the operations under the permit or in connection therewith. Such insurance shall provide coverage of not less One Million dollars per occurrence. The policy shall further provide that it may not be cancelled except upon thirty (30) days written notice served upon the City of York Bureau of Permits, Planning and Zoning. A permit 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 Bureau of Permits, Planning and Zoning.
(11) A statement that the permittee shall hold harmless the adjacent property owner(s) for any claims for damage to property or injury to persons which may be the direct result of any activity of the permit holder.
(12) A statement that the permittee shall hold harmless any and all members and member organizations represented on the food cart committee.
(13) Provide such other additional information required by law, rule, ordinance, or that any department of the City, Mobile Cart Vendors Committee, City Council, or information reasonably deemed appropriate to assist the City in determining whether the permit should be granted. The applicant shall be provided reasonable time to supplement the application. (Ord. 25-2014. Passed 10-21-14.)