[Adopted 5-26-2021 by Ord. No. 702]
A. 
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
FOOD TRUCK
A self-contained and self-propelled mobile vehicle or a self-contained and non-self-propelled portable trailer that sells food from the curb side of the vehicle to customers on the curb side of a public street or private street, as permitted by the provisions of this article.
[Amended 6-22-2022 by Ord. No. 713]
B. 
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
LICENSEE
A person or entity licensed by the City under this article to sell food from a food truck at property located within the municipal limits of the City of Crisfield.
A. 
An applicant for a food truck license issued under § 83-15 shall submit to the City Clerk an application that includes the following:
(1) 
The applicant's contact information and description;
(2) 
The make, model, registration, commercial license plate number, and description of the food truck;
(3) 
Insurance information for the food truck and evidence of inspection by the Somerset County Health Department;
(4) 
The name and contact information of the certified food service manager who will be on duty at all times the food truck is in operation;
(5) 
The food service facility permit issued by the Somerset County Health Department; and
(6) 
Any other information required by the City Clerk.
B. 
The applicant shall include payment of the license fee, in the amount set forth in § 45-1I(6), with the application for a food truck license submitted in accordance with this section. The City Clerk shall return the license fee payment to the applicant in the event the applicant's application for a food truck license is denied by the City Clerk.
A. 
The City Clerk shall issue to the licensee a license or permit, to be known as a "food truck license," in the form established by the City Clerk.
B. 
The licensee shall display the food truck license on the windshield of the licensed food truck at all times when the licensee is engaged in food sales or preparation.
A food truck license issued under this Article V shall be effective for one year from the date of issuance. To renew a license, the licensee shall file an application and pay the license fee in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 83-14.
The City Clerk may deny, suspend, or revoke a license, or deny the renewal of a food license under this article if the City Clerk finds that the applicant or licensee:
A. 
Violated any provision of this article;
B. 
Falsified any part of the application based on which the license was granted;
C. 
Failed to notify the City Clerk within 14 days of any change in the information provided in the application for the license;
D. 
Has been cited for repeated violations of the City's parking regulations during a calendar year; or
E. 
Has been convicted, placed on probation before judgment, or held liable for any violation of this article.
A. 
A licensee shall comply with:
(1) 
All provisions of the City Code and all rules and regulations governing a food truck licensee or the operations of a food truck as adopted by the Mayor and City Council;
(2) 
All Somerset County Health Department regulations;
(3) 
All City parking regulations set forth in Article III of Chapter 106; and
(4) 
The provisions set forth in § 83-19.
B. 
A food truck licensed under this article may be operated in the City any day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., except that a licensee may operate the licensee's food truck:
(1) 
At private property when the owner of such property has agreed by previously arranged appointment for a time other than the hours of operation set forth in this subsection; or
(2) 
As a part of a special event approved by the City with the permission of the party hosting such special event.
A. 
A licensee may not park a food truck:
(1) 
Within 200 feet of the front public entrance of an open, operating restaurant;
(2) 
On any sidewalk or private property without permission of the owner; or
(3) 
Any other place as determined by the Mayor and City Council from time to time, by resolution of the City Council, for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City.
B. 
Except for a canopy or menu display, a licensee may not attach a trailer or other accessory attachment to a food truck.
C. 
A licensee may not play music through a speaker mounted on the outside of a food truck.
A violation of this Article V shall be declared to be an infraction. The penalty for violation shall be $25 for each initial offense and $50 for each repeat offense.