Vallejo Municipal Code Ch. 16.327 Mobile Food Vending

These provisions provide conditions and requirements to allow mobile food vending on private properties, on certain areas of the city. Such use is distinguished from mobile food vending on public property, as provided for in the State Government Code, Section 51036 et. seq.

A. Zoning Compliance Review. Mobile vending shall require a zoning compliance review as provided for in Chapter 16.603, Zoning Compliance Review. The approval shall be specific to a location and shall not be transferable to other locations or operators. Operation of a mobile food facility shall not be permitted on public property under this chapter.

B. Business license. Every mobile food vendor shall obtain a city business license prior to operation.

C. Solano County Environmental Health. A valid permit from the Solano County Environmental Health Department is required.

D. Building Division and Fire Department. All necessary permits and approvals from the building division and the fire department shall be obtained prior to operation of a mobile food vending facility.

E. Permit and License Display. At all times while vending, a valid business license and zoning compliance certificate shall be displayed at the mobile food vending site.

Applications for mobile food vending shall include submission of the following information:

A. Authorization from the property owner or an authorized agent including full name and contact information.

B. Site plan showing where the mobile food vending vehicle (food truck) will be parked during hours of operation.

C. The location and description of any proposed outdoor dining area, including the number and location of tables, chairs and shade structures;

D. Proposed hours of operation;

E. Signed lease agreement with a commercial commissary where the food vending vehicle will be parked when it is not in service. The lease agreement shall also be approved by the Solano County Health Department.

A. Private Property. Mobile food vending shall be conducted entirely upon private property and not within any public right-of-way;

B. Parking area. The proposed location where the vending vehicle will be parked shall be paved and not interfere with the operation of any approved uses on the site;

C. Designated Parking. Mobile vendors operating within a parking lot shall not park in any part of the lot designated as required on-site parking for the principal use on the property during the primary business hours of operation;

D. Required Parking Spaces. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces per vending vehicle is required. Barricades shall be placed to prevent vehicles from entering the food truck vending and seating area. The off-street parking layout, bicycle parking and placement of the barricades are subject to the director's approval.

E. Maintenance. Mobile vendors shall maintain their immediate sales location in a clean and hazard free condition;

F. Refuse and Recycling. Mobile vendors shall maintain refuse and recycling container(s) immediately adjacent to the vending location for use by customers;

G. Maintenance. The site shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. The owner or operator shall provide for daily removal of trash, litter, and debris from the premises and on all abutting sidewalks within one hundred feet of the premises.

H. Circulation. A clear path at least five feet wide shall be maintained at all times. This width shall be free of any permanent structures or obstructions, including but not limited to street trees, parking meters, light poles, newspaper racks, and planters. The vending vehicle may not be parked and street furniture, if allowed, may not be located where they would interfere with vehicle or pedestrian circulation

I. Outdoor Seating. Tables, chairs, or other street furniture, if permitted by the zoning compliance review, shall be placed at least two feet from the curb. Street furniture shall be kept clean and in good condition at all times.

J. Shade. Umbrellas, if permitted, may not exceed seven feet in height. Umbrellas and awnings may not be placed where they would obstruct the view of any street signs or traffic signals;

K. Storage. After the permitted hours of operation, all mobile vending equipment such as dining furniture, shall be stored off-site with the food truck or within an approved, enclosed structure on-site and the food truck shall be moved from the site to the location the operator specified in the permit application.

L. Peaceful Enjoyment. The operation shall at all times be conducted in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties or residents by reason of lights, noise, activities, parking or other actions. The applicant shall prohibit loitering at the site and shall control noisy patrons on-site and those leaving the premises. No amplified music or loudspeakers shall be permitted. The operation shall at all times comply with the provisions of the Section 16.502.10, Noise.