[R.O. 1992 § 650.010; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A. 
Mobile food vending unit shall mean a food service establishment located in a pushcart or vehicle, self or otherwise propelled, used to store, prepare, display, serve or sell food, or distribute food free of charge to the public, for consumption in a place other than in or on the unit. Any such pushcart or vehicle shall be deemed a mobile food vending unit whether operated indoors or outdoors, on public, private or restricted space. A mobile food vending unit shall not mean a stand or a booth.
B. 
Mobile food vendor shall mean a person who sells or offers for sale food, or distributes food free of charge, from a mobile food vending unit in any public, private or restricted space.
C. 
Operate or operation of a mobile food vending unit shall mean setting up, preparing, storing, holding and selling food, or distributing food free of charge, from a mobile food vending unit.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.020; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
All mobile food vending units shall be subject to and comply with the laws of the City of Washington, including but not limited to parking, health, safety and licensing laws.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.030; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A mobile food vendor shall fill out an application to obtain a permit from the City Clerk to vend in the approved vending district, obtain a business license from the City of Washington, and a Health Department Food Permit from the Franklin County Health Department.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.040; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A. 
All mobile food vending units shall be subject to the requirements set forth by the Washington Fire Department as stated below:
1. 
If propane is used as a fuel source for cooking appliances, provide a copy of LP Gas System Annual Leak Test as performed by an approved inspection agency, a company that is registered with the United States Department of Transported or a contractor registered with the Missouri Propane Safety Commission.
2. 
Have LP gas tanks sized in accordance with the appliance using LP gas. No one (1) tank shall exceed one hundred (100) pounds and there shall not be more than two (2) tanks installed per vehicle. A listed LP gas alarm shall be installed within the mobile food vending unit in the vicinity of LP gas system components, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
3. 
If compressed natural gas (CNG) is used as the fuel source for cooking appliances, provide a copy of the most recent container inspection and the name of the qualified service facility that performed the inspection. The maximum aggregate capacity of CNG containers transported on the mobile food vending unit shall not exceed one thousand three hundred (1,300) pounds water capacity. A listed methane gas alarm shall be installed within the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
4. 
An approved fire suppression system shall be installed above any cooking operation that is capable of producing grease laden vapors or smoke.
5. 
A copy of semiannual fire suppression systems inspection reports as completed by a licensed contractor shall be submitted.
6. 
The mobile food vending unit shall have Class K and ten (10) lb. ABC extinguishers installed and be serviced annually.
7. 
The mobile food vending unit shall be at least ten (10) feet from buildings, other vehicles, or combustibles.
8. 
The mobile food vending unit shall not block fire hydrants, fire lanes, fire department connections, or exits.
9. 
Generators shall be ten (10) feet from buildings, structures, vehicles and combustibles.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.050; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A. 
Applicants shall submit with the application the following information:
1. 
The mobile food vending unit registration public safety form to be approved by the Fire Chief.
2. 
The mobile food vending unit insurance information (the certificate of insurance) shall name the City of Washington as an additional insured and indemnify and hold harmless the City of Washington.
3. 
A description and photo of how the mobile food vending unit will be set up.
4. 
A permit fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) annually or one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) quarterly.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.070; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
Permitted mobile food vendors shall only vend at locations within the approved vending districts. No location shall be within two hundred (200) feet of a restaurant or an approved roadside stand vendor space.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.080; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
The City Council of the City of Washington, Missouri, shall establish such vending districts as it deems appropriate. Mobile food vendors shall operate only within these approved districts.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.090; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A mobile food vendor shall only sell food and beverages and the vendor is prohibited from selling alcohol and/or beer. Beverages shall be dispensed in cans or paper/plastic cups only (no glass). All Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to the quality of food products offered for sale shall be met.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.100; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A mobile food vendor, at all times, shall ensure that a minimum of four (4) feet of unobstructed sidewalk remains open for pedestrian and wheelchair traffic. All points of sale shall occur on the curbside side of the street.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.110; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A mobile food vendor, at termination of operations each business day, shall remove all items, containers, debris, etc. The vendor shall collect and dispose of all litter and garbage incidental to the operation of his/her vending business. The cleanliness of the specific area of operation shall be the sole responsibility of the vendor. Vendors shall not place refuse from their operation in or beside any public trash container or in any drain along the streets and sidewalks. Prior to the permit being issued, vendors shall also submit a trash disposal plan with the application.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.120; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
Every mobile food vendor shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Washington for all suits or actions brought against the City for or on account of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any party or parties for or from the said vendor.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.130; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A mobile food vendor may be parked outside of an approved vending district when participating in a special event or festival with the consent of the event organizer.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.140; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A mobile food vendor shall not vend before 6:00 A.M. or after 1:00 A.M.
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Editor's Note: Former Section 650.150, All Business To Take Place Within Truck, was repealed 5-1-2023 by Ord. No. 23-13759. Prior history includes: R.O. 1992 § 650.150 and Ord. No. 18-11950.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.160; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
A mobile food vendor shall provide, at the vendor's expense, all equipment necessary to provide the items for sale in the conduct of the business. All equipment used shall be in a self-contained unit. No storage area, water, electric or other utility will be supplied by the City.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.170; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
No form of intimidation, disorderly behavior, or misconduct shall be tolerated. This applies not only to the public, but actions towards other vendors operating under these rules and regulations.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.190; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
The City Clerk may revoke any mobile food vendor's permit issued by the City Clerk if the vendor violates any provisions of this Chapter listed above or any license rules or regulations promulgated by the City.
[R.O. 1992 § 650.200; Ord. No. 18-11950, 12-3-2018; Ord. No. 23-13759, 5-1-2023]
This Chapter shall establish vending districts in the City of Washington as shown in attached Exhibits A and B, same to be held on file in the City offices.