[Adopted 4-26-2021 by Ord. No. 21-001]
A.
The provisions of this article apply to mobile food vehicles engaged
in the business of cooking, preparing, and distributing food or beverage
with or without charge upon or in public and private restricted spaces,
as outlined herein.
B.
This article does not apply to ice cream trucks, outdoor seating
areas accessory to restaurants, or catering for guests of a private
residential event.
As used in the article, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
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.
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.
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.
An individual calendar month (e.g., the month of June).
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.
Any individual or a group of individuals engaged in the business
of mobile food vending.
A.
No vendor shall engage in mobile food vending within the Township
of Grosse Ile without a permit from the Grosse Ile Township Clerk.
A permit issued under this article is valid for one mobile food vehicle
and shall not be transferable from vehicle to vehicle, or vendor to
vendor.
B.
The Township Clerk may issue up to three mobile food vehicle permits
for any permitting period for operation within the Airport Commerce
Park property. There shall be no limit of mobile food vehicle permits
for Township sponsored special events.
C.
Permits shall be issued on a first-come/first-served basis, provided applications shall be complete including all of the information required by § 185-27 below.
D.
Permit applications will be accepted beginning the first day of the
month preceding the permitting period requested.
E.
Any permit issued under this article may be rescinded by Grosse Ile
Township upon violation of any provision of this article, in addition
to the right of Grosse Ile Township to prosecute violations of this
article.
F.
Past violations of this article, regardless of prosecution, may be
used as cause for denial of future permit applications.
A.
The permit application shall include the following:
(1)
Name, signature, phone number, email contact and business address
of the applicant.
(2)
Written permission from the individual designated by the event sponsor,
or Airport Commerce Park Manager, as applicable.
(3)
A description of the preparation methods and food product offered
for sale including the intended menu.
(4)
Information on the mobile food vehicle to include year, make and
model of the vehicle and dimensions, which shall not exceed 30 feet
in length and 10 feet in width.
(5)
Information setting forth the proposed hours and area of operation,
plans for power access, water supply and wastewater disposal.
(6)
Copies of all necessary license or permits issued by the Wayne County
Health Department.
(7)
Insurance coverage.
(a)
Proof of general comprehensive liability policy with limits
of no less than $2,000,000 combined single limit coverage issued by
an insurer licensed to do business in the State of Michigan and which
names the Township as an additional insured.
(b)
Proof of public liability and property damage motor vehicle
policy with limits of no less than $1,000,000 issued by an insurer
licensed to do business in the State of Michigan.
(8)
The required fee, as established by the Township Board.
All vendors receiving a permit under this article shall pay
the fee as set forth by the Township Board.
A.
Mobile food vending shall be permitted subject to the following requirements:
(1)
Mobile food vending may only operate:
(a)
During a Township sponsored special event, as authorized by
the individual designated by the event sponsor;
(b)
During a Township sponsored special event within the DDA District,
as authorized by the DDA Director;
(c)
Within the Airport Commerce Park, as authorized by the Airport
Commerce Park Manager.
(2)
Mobile food vending shall not be permitted within public rights-of-way.
A minimum pedestrian clear space of five feet is required along all
public walkways.
(3)
Flashing, blinking, or strobe lights are prohibited. Exterior lights
shall be hooded to direct illumination downward. Loud music, amplification
devices or other audible methods to gain attention for the mobile
food vending unit are prohibited.
(4)
Hours of operation shall be as established by the applicable event
sponsor, DDA Director or the Airport Commerce Park Manager.
(5)
One portable sign no more than six square feet and not higher than
four feet may be placed within five feet of the unit during operation.
The sign shall not be in the public right-of-way, including on a sidewalk,
and shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle circulation or safety.
(6)
Cooking outside of the mobile food vehicle shall not be permitted
within 200 feet of any residential zoning district or use.
(7)
Appropriate trash receptacles shall be provided and all litter, debris,
and waste attributable to the operation shall be removed at least
on a daily basis.
(8)
Vendors shall prominently display their permit on the mobile food
vehicle.
Penalties for violation of this article shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions.
