[R.O. 1996 § 660.010; Ord. No. 2514, 9-28-2020]
As used in this Chapter, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
MOBILE FOOD UNIT
A food service business that sells prepared food at retail
from a movable vehicle (such as a truck), a portable structure with
wheels (such as a trailer with wheels), or a pushcart.
[R.O. 1996 § 660.020; Ord. No. 2514, 9-28-2020]
A. All mobile food units are required to be properly licensed under Chapter
605. Those who currently have a license for a brick and mortar store will not be required to obtain an additional occupation license provided the Employer Identification Number (EIN) for both operations is the same.
B. A business license is not required for
the following events:
2.
Events administered and/or co-sponsored
by the City of Grain Valley.
[R.O. 1996 § 660.030; Ord. No. 2514, 9-28-2020]
A. No person shall operate a food truck within the City limits unless such person first obtains a business license as provided by Chapter
605.
B. All mobile food units shall comply with all other applicable regulations under Chapter
605 or other Chapters of this Code.
[R.O. 1996 § 660.040; Ord. No. 2514, 9-28-2020]
A. Food trucks may conduct business at the
following locations:
1.
Private property when properly zoned
for retail sales with the written permission of property owner.
2.
Parking lot in a residential district
with written permission of property owner and owners of property immediately
abutting parked mobile food unit.
3.
City property designated for this
purpose.
[R.O. 1996 § 660.050; Ord. No. 2514, 9-28-2020]
A. Mobile food units licensed under this Chapter
shall:
1.
Have a current sanitary inspection
from the County Health Department prior to selling any food to the
public; and
2.
Be attended at all times, whether
serving or not; and
3.
Limit operations to the period between
7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
