[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A motorized food truck shall be a single, self-contained, motorized
vehicle and/or trailer with valid unexpired license plates. Proof
of licensing and registration shall be submitted with the application.
Ice cream trucks and frozen ready to eat products are exempt from
this Chapter.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
All motorized food trucks shall be subject to and comply with
the laws of the City of Buckner, including but not limited to parking,
health, safety and licensing laws.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A motorized food truck vendor shall obtain a permit from the
City Clerk to vend in the approved vending district, obtain a business
license from the City of Buckner, and a Health Department food permit
from the Jackson County Health Department.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A.
All motorized food trucks shall be subject to the requirements as
stated below:
1.
If propane is used as a the 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 vehicle 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 vehicle 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 vehicle shall have Class K and ten (10) pound ABC extinguishers
installed and be serviced annually.
7.
No audio amplification, including but not limited to mega phones
or speaker systems shall be permitted as part of the food truck vending
operation.
8.
The vehicle shall be at least ten (10) feet from buildings,
other vehicles, or combustibles.
9.
The vehicle shall not block fire hydrants, fire lanes, fire
department connection, or exits.
10.
Generators shall be ten (10) feet from buildings, structures,
vehicles and combustibles.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020; Ord. No. 1069, 8-4-2022]
A.
Applicants shall submit with the application the following information:
1.
The food truck registration public safety form to be approved
by the City or its designee.
2.
The motorized food truck vehicle insurance information (the
certificate of insurance) shall name the City of Buckner as an additional
insured and indemnify and hold harmless the City of Buckner.
3.
A description and photo of how the motorized food truck will
be set up.
4.
Proof of motor vehicle licensing and registration.
5.
A permit fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) annually.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
Motorized food truck vendors shall have a Health Department
food permit and be subject to and comply with the Jackson County Health
Code.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
Permitted motorized food truck vendors shall not park or station
to vend on public streets, public property, or a right-of-way. No
location shall be within two hundred (200) feet of a restaurant, approved
roadside stand vendor space, or any other food truck. Any food truck
must have written permission from any personal property owner to conduct
activities on the property.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020; Ord. No. 1069, 8-4-2022]
A.
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Buckner, Missouri, may establish such vending districts as it deems appropriate. Motorized food trucks shall operate only within these approved districts. Motorized food trucks shall not operate on in the "Hudson Street District," as defined in Subsection (B) below unless a special use permit is obtained, or a festival is authorized.
B.
The
"Hudson Street District" is Hudson Street to Madison Street in the
North, to Lake City Road to the South, to Central Street to the West,
and to BB Highway in the East.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A motorized food truck 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 regulation pertaining to the quality
of food products offered for sale shall be met.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A motorized food truck vendor, at all times, shall ensure that
a minimum of four (4) feet of unobstructed sidewalk remains open for
pedestrian and wheelchair traffic.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A motorized 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. Licensed
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.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
Every motorized food truck vendor shall indemnify and save harmless
the City of Buckner 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.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020; Ord. No. 1069, 8-4-2022]
A motorized food truck 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 and the approval of the City
of Buckner Mayor and the City of Buckner City Administrator. There
shall be a limit of four (4) special event permits issued for each
food truck vendor in each calendar year.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A motorized food truck vendor shall not vend before 6:00 A.M.
or after 12:00 A.M.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A motorized food truck vendor shall operate all aspects of the
business (cooking, sales and supplies) within the vehicle.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A motorized food truck 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.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
No form of intimidation, disorderly behavior, or misconduct
shall be tolerated. This applies not only the public, but actions
towards other vendors operating under these rules and regulations.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
A motorized food truck vendor's permit shall not be assignable,
in whole or part, nor any portion of the food truck sublet to another
vendor.
[Ord. No. 1041, 7-2-2020]
The City Clerk may revoke any motorized food truck business
license 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.
