As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
EDIBLE GOODS
May include, but are not limited to:
A.
Prepackaged food, including, but not limited to, candy, beverages,
chips, popsicles and ice cream.
B.
Prepared food, including, but not limited to hot dogs, hamburgers,
desserts, sandwiches and pizza.
C.
On-site prepared food, including, but not limited to, shaved
ice, sandwiches and tacos.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR
Any business which sells edible goods from a nonstationary
location within the Township. The terms shall include, but not be
limited to:
A.
Mobile food truck: a self-contained motorized unit selling items
defined as edible goods.
B.
Concession trailer: a vending unit which is pulled by a motorized
unit and has no power to move on its own.
NON-REFRIGERATED
Edible goods that are not required to be kept at a temperature
below 41° F. according to the Federal Food and Drug Administration
and the applicable statutes and regulations of the State of New Jersey.
In addition to any monetary penalty provided within this Chapter,
if a mobile food vendor or applicant is not in compliance with this
section or any other ordinance, law or the approved vendor application,
the following action will be taken:
A. First violation. A warning may be issued, or the permit may be revoked
or suspended, and the vendor may become ineligible for a new or reissued
permit for 90 consecutive days.
B. Second violation. The permit will be revoked and the vendor may become
ineligible for a new or reissued permit for 90 consecutive days.
C. Third violation. The permit will be revoked, and the vendor will
become ineligible for a new or reissued permit for one year.
D. If an applicant's permit has been denied and the appeal is denied
the applicant may not reapply for 90 consecutive days.
The following regulations shall apply to mobile food vendors
within any zoning district:
A. Each unit shall be equipped with a portable trash receptacle, and
shall be responsible for proper disposal of solid waste and wastewater
in the sanitation facility legally accessed by the food service establishment.
All disturbed areas must be cleaned following each stop to a minimum
20 feet of the sales location.
B. A mobile food vendor may not have a drive-through.
C. A mobile food vendor may be allowed to have multiple locations within
a day but not exceeding 10 hours of operations per location. A list
of the locations must be submitted to and approved by the Health Authority.
D. Continuous music or repetitive sounds shall not project from the
mobile unit.
E. A five-foot clear space can be maintained around the mobile food
vending unit.
F. The mobile unit will be subject to inspection upon permit application
through the Code Enforcement, Health Department and the Fire Marshal,
and may be subject to random inspection and upon reissuance of the
permit.
G. Mobile food venders are responsible for complying with all statutes
and regulations of the State of New Jersey, including, but not limited
to, any restrictions on food or drink sales within a state park or
state-owned lands.
H. A "No Smoking" sign must be posted next to the order window or area.
I. An approved portable-type ABC fire extinguisher tagged by a licensed
company shall be kept accessible as directed by the Fire Marshal or
designee. A portable type K fire extinguisher is also required in
the kitchen for cooking operations.
J. A kitchen fire suppression system and kitchen ventilation system
is required to be NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 compliant and shall be required
when the cooking process produces grease-laden particles within the
mobile unit. Said systems shall require testing in the presence of
a Fire Marshal or designee.
K. All cooking appliances shall be UL-approved appliances.
L. If cooking and using propane, a gas-pressure test must be performed
by a licensed plumber.
Any person or entity found guilty of violating any provision
of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $2,000.