[Adopted 12-20-2021 by Ord. No. 132]
This article shall hereafter be known and may be cited as the Township "Food Trucks Ordinance."
The purpose of this article is to register and regulate the operation of food trucks, food trailers and carts used in the preparation or distribution of food within the Charter Township of Blackman.
(Reserved)
A. 
Food trucks operating in Blackman Charter Township (BCT) must be registered with the Township and have the approved license posted at the point of operation. Applications are available from the Clerk's office.
B. 
Food trucks must be removed at the end of the day or immediately upon conclusion of a multi-day event.
C. 
Food trucks must be 1,000 feet from established restaurants unless affiliated with that restaurant.
D. 
Food trucks wishing to operate on Township property must have BCT Board approval prior to the event.
E. 
Food trucks must comply with all applicable federal, state, and county regulations, as well as state and local laws regarding parking, right-of-way, noise, signage, trespassing or others not identified. Food trucks parked on public streets shall be parked in conformance with all applicable parking restrictions and shall not hinder the lawful parking or operation of other vehicles.
F. 
Objections to food trucks operating within 150 feet of a residence, from that resident, will require the truck to be moved or cease operation.
G. 
Licenses are valid for one year, or portion of the year; no prorating. (January 1 through December 31.)
A. 
It is the specific intent of this article to place the obligation of complying with its terms on the licensee, and no provision of this article is intended to impose any duty upon the Township, its officers, elected officials, agents, or its employees.
B. 
Nothing contained in this article is intended to be nor shall be construed to create any liability on the part of the Township or its officers, elected officials, agents, or employees for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of the licensee to comply with the provisions of this article, or by reason or consequence of any act or omission in connection with the implementation or enforcement of this article on the part of the Township or its employees.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the county jail not more than 90 days or by a fine of not more than $500, or both, in the discretion of the court. Each day that a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense. In addition, the Township may seek injunctive relief against persons alleged to be in violation of this article, and such other relief as may be provided by law.