[Ord. of 3-4-1996]
All licensees pursuant to this article are expressly subject to all general provisions contained in Sections 17-4 and 17-5 ante and all revocation, appeal and penalty provisions in Section 17-37 et seq. post.
[Ord. of 3-4-1996]
Except where exempted by state law, it shall be unlawful for any person to vend upon the public highways of the City of Milford, from any type of motor vehicle, any of the following commodities: Toys, candy, drinks or beverages, bottled or otherwise, tobacco in any form, frozen desserts, sweetmeats, ice cream in any form, extracts, dry goods and hardware, without first obtaining a license therefor in compliance with the provisions of this article.
[Ord. of 3-4-1996]
Licenses issued pursuant to this article will be valid for a period of one year from January 1 of each year to December 31 of each year. The fee for such annual license shall be $100. The fee for licenses issued effective July 1, 1984, through December 31, 1984, shall be at 1/2 the annual license fee.
[Ord. of 3-4-1996]
(a) 
An applicant for such license under this article shall complete an application blank provided by the Police Department of the City, which application blank shall contain the following information:
(1) 
The name, address and phone number of the applicant, and the name, address and phone number of applicant's employer;
(2) 
A physical description of the applicant, setting forth the applicant's age, height, weight, color of hair and eyes;
(3) 
A description of the motor vehicle to be used in vending, including the name of the registered owner, registration number, make and model and age of the vehicle;
(4) 
A description of products to be sold; and
(5) 
A statement as to whether the applicant has been arrested or convicted of any crime or misdemeanor, and if so, what crimes or misdemeanors.
(b) 
The applicant, at the time of executing such application blank, shall also submit the following:
(1) 
Identification satisfactory to the Police Department which shall contain a specimen of the applicant's signature and fingerprints; and
(2) 
A copy of a valid Health Department license enforceable for the same period of time as the vendor's license to be issued pursuant to this article.
[Ord. of 3-4-1996]
An applicant for such license under this article shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Police Department of the City of Milford that the motor vehicle to be used pursuant to the issuance of said license complies with the following requirements:
(a) 
All applicable state laws and motor vehicle regulations;
(b) 
That it is equipped with a convex mirror mounted on the front so the driver, in his normal seating position can see the area in front of the truck obscured by the hood.
All licenses issued to be effective July 1, 1982, shall require compliance with the provisions of Subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
[Ord. of 3-4-1996]
(a) 
Upon compliance by the applicant for a license hereunder with the provisions of this article, the Police Department of the City of Milford shall issue to the applicant a license to vend upon the public highways of the City from a motor vehicle the permitted commodities stated herein. The Police Department shall not be required to grant such licenses to any person who shall have been convicted of any crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, motor vehicle laws or any violation of this article. Any applicant who receives a license pursuant to this article shall prominently display said license in the motor vehicle he uses to vend.
(b) 
Licenses issued under the provisions of this article may be revoked by the Chief of Police pursuant to the provisions of Section 17-37 of this Code of Ordinances.
[Ord. of 3-4-1996]
A license issued pursuant to this article shall not be transferable or assignable.
[Ord. of 3-4-1996]
(a) 
A licensee shall not vend on main thoroughfares or on streets where the speed limit exceeds 25 miles per hour.
(b) 
A licensee shall not vend within 1,000 feet of any property used as a school from one hour before the regular school day to one hour after the regular school day, provided this subsection shall not apply on days when school is not in session.
(c) 
A licensee shall vend only when the motor vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.
(d) 
A licensee shall vend only during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(e) 
A licensee shall vend only from the side of the truck away from moving traffic and as near as possible to the curb or edge of the street.
(f) 
A licensee shall not vend to a person standing in the roadway.
(g) 
A licensee shall not stop on the left side of a one-way street to vend.
(h) 
A licensee shall not back his motor vehicle to make or attempt a sale.
(i) 
A licensee shall not allow any person to ride in or on said motor vehicle except the licensee, his employee or authorized agent.
(j) 
No licensee shall vend within 25 feet of any driveway, bus stop, crosswalk or intersection or within any parking space.
(k) 
No vehicle or stand or other item related to the operation of a vending business shall touch, lean against or be connected or affixed to any building or structure, including but not limited to lampposts, parking meters, mailboxes, traffic signal stanchions, fire hydrants, tree boxes, benches, bus shelters, refuse baskets, traffic barriers or City utilities of any kind.