16.327 MOBILE FOOD VENDING

16.327.01 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY

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.

16.327.02 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

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 Director’s Permit shall be displayed at the mobile food vending site.

16.327.03 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

16.327.04 SITE AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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 2 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. Circulation. A clear path at least 5 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 permittee is responsible for maintain the clear path. 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 H. Outdoor Seating. Tables, chairs, or other street furniture, if permitted by the Zoning

Compliance Review, shall be placed at least 2 feet from the curb. Street furniture shall be kept clean and in good condition at all times. I. Shade. Umbrellas, if permitted, may not exceed 7 feet in height. Umbrellas and awnings may not be placed where they would obstruct the view of any street signs or traffic signals;