[Adopted 2-21-2017 by Ord. No. 3310 (Ch. 5.50 of the 1997 Code)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any outdoor or seasonal event, including, but not limited
to, a picnic, parade, carnival, craft fair, art fair, bicycle/motorcycle/vehicle
ride, walk/run, car show, wedding or other reception, or any other
event held on public property which is open to attendance by the general
public and/or may require special consideration from any or all of
the following City departments: Columbia Police Department (CPD),
Columbia Fire Protection District (CFPD), Department of Public Works
(DOPW), Columbia Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and Community Development
Department (CDD).
Any self-contained motorized vehicle, or self-contained enclosed
trailer with a valid license plate and registration, from which prepared
food for immediate consumption is served.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
A person engaged in the business of selling food or alcoholic
beverages from a self-contained motorized vehicle or a self-contained
enclosed trailer with valid license plates and registration. A food
truck vendor does not include an ice cream truck operator.
[Amended 8-7-2017 by Ord.
No. 3338]
Any business establishment whose principal business (meaning
51% or more of sales) is the selling of unpackaged food to the customer
in a ready-to-consume state, in individual servings, or in nondisposable
containers, and where the customer consumes these foods while seated
at tables or counters located within the building.
[Amended 8-7-2017 by Ord.
No. 3338]
No food truck vendor may operate in the City without first securing a license. Such license shall be issued and renewed on a rolling basis. All other regulations in Chapter 142, Business Licensing, shall apply. In the event that one person or company operates more than one food truck or mobile food cart in the City, each such food truck shall require a separate license.
[Amended 8-7-2017 by Ord.
No. 3338]
A.
Certain locations prohibited.
B.
City special events. Food trucks may only operate in an "R" zoned
area or on a public right-of-way if they are part of a City special
event. Any City special event that will include food trucks must list
the number of food trucks and approximate location of said food truck(s)
on their special event application. Food trucks participating in special
events must be licensed by the City.
C.
Hours of operation. Food trucks shall only be operated between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
D.
Sale of liquor. Selling or serving of liquor, including beer, wine, and all alcoholic beverages, from food trucks shall be regulated by Chapter 223, Liquor Code, of the City's Code of Ordinances.
E.
Vehicle appearance and maintenance. Food trucks shall be kept in
good mechanical and structural condition. Vehicles and carts shall
have a clean exterior and interior and shall be equipped with signs
to alert traffic to proceed with caution past the truck or cart while
it is serving customers. Each vehicle shall have the company name
affixed to it in a professional, workmanlike manner and in letters
that are a minimum of six inches in height. The company name shall
be affixed to each side and rear of the vehicle. Generators and fuel
tanks shall be affixed to the vehicle and shall not be placed on the
ground.
F.
Peripheral setup. No tents, tables, chairs, or other materials shall
be placed at the designated vending area. Signage shall be limited
to signs permanently or magnetically affixed to the vehicle or cart.
Food trucks shall only be permitted to connect to City water, electric,
or other utility to conduct business with the written consent of the
City. Food truck vendors must also provide for the sanitary collection
of all refuse, litter, and garbage generated by patrons using the
service, and remove all such waste materials from the location before
the vehicle departs.
No food, food products, or beverages for public consumption
shall be kept, offered for sale, transported, or handled except in
accordance with the rules and regulations of the State of Illinois
and the Monroe County Health Department. If the Monroe County Health
Department or State of Illinois suspends or revokes their respective
permits and/or licenses, the City's business license shall hereby
be revoked until such time as the state or Monroe County permit and/or
license is reinstated.
Revocation or suspension of a license for a food truck shall be done in accordance with Chapter 142, Business Licensing.
Any license issued for the operation of a food truck shall not
be transferable.
