As used in the article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE
A motorized or nonmotorized vehicle or cart, which may, upon
issuance of a license by the Township Clerk and in conformance with
the regulations established by this article, temporarily park upon
public or private property and engage in the service, sale, or distribution
of ready to eat food for individual portion service to the general
public directly.
MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Vending, serving, or offering for sale food and/or beverages
from a mobile food vehicle meeting the definition of a food service
establishment under Public Act 92 of 2000, which may include the ancillary
sales of branded items consistent with the food, including, but not
limited to, a T-shirt that bears the name of the organization engaged
in mobile food vending.
OPERATE
All activities associated with the conduct of business, including
setup and takedown and/or actual hours where the mobile food vehicle
is open for business.
TOWNSHIP SPONSORED SPECIAL EVENT
A special event sponsored, established, and run by the Township
of Grosse Ile, or an affiliate thereof. Examples include, but are
not limited to, Island Fest, DDA events, and community recreation
events.
VENDOR
Any individual or a group of individuals engaged in the business
of mobile food vending.
All vendors receiving a permit under this article shall pay
the fee as set forth by the Township Board.
Penalties for violation of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions.