Food Truck Permits

Permit Requirements

The permit fee is $55.
Permits are valid for 12 months with online renewals being sent the last month of the permit.
Hours of operation are limited between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Operators are responsible for the storage and daily disposal of all trash, refuse and litter.
All areas used for food and retail trucks must be maintained in a safe and clean condition.
Liquid waste used in the operation cannot be discharged from the vehicle, with the exception of clean ice melt.

If you are selling food from a readily movable wheeled, motorized vehicle designed and equipped to serve food
If you are selling food from a wheeled, non-motorized structure designed and equipped to serve food, and towed by a motorized vehicle

If you operate for less than 15 consecutive minutes at any specific site (such as an ice cream truck)
If you are operating as part of an approved Special Event in coordination with the event planner

Trucks must be parked on a paved surface outside of the public right-of-way
In a public street right-of-way (regardless of zoning district) when the street is closed to vehicular traffic as part of a Special Event Permit
In a public street right-of-way (regardless of zoning district) as part of a gathering of two or more food trucks with authorization from the Director
On private property as provided in Section 3-1-4-2, Temporary Uses by Zoning District

On undeveloped property with unoccupied structures or unpaved surfaces
In any location that would obstruct the visibility of motorists
In any public park without a special event permit
In any location that would obstruct parking lot circulation or access to a public street, alley or sidewalk