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Meeting: Workshop - Mar 29 2021
Staff Contact: Nilsa Zacarias, Director of
Community Development
Discussion on Proposed Food Truck Ordinance
SUMMARY: i
Discussion on the proposed food truck ordinance
Department: Community Development
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Ord No xx-21 - Food Truck Regulations 2ND DRAFT
3-10-21 Check List - FOOD TRUCKS
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ORDINANCE NO. xx-21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE IX.
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS. DIVISION 10.00CUPANCY OR USE
OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, TRAILERS OR VEHICLES. SECTION
78-612. OTHER USES. TO PERMIT THE PARKING OF FOOD TRUCK
TRAILERS WITHIN VILLAGE JURISDICTION UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS; ALSO AMENDING CHAPTER 78. Z[MPI]ONING.
ARTICLE IX. TO CREATE AN ENTIRELY NEW DIVISION 11.
ENTITLED "MOBILE FOOD VENDORS" IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH
LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR MOBILE FOOD VENDORS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 509, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB-
SECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE
AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta, Florida (the "Village") is a duly constituted municipality
having zoning and land use regulatory authority as conferred upon it by the Florida Constitution and
Chapters 163 and 166, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, mobile food vendors are becoming a popular use and activity state-wide,
including in the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 1193 — Deregulation of
Professions and Occupations, which was signed into law on June 30, 2020, and which became effective
on July 1, 2020, amending Section 509.102, Florida Statutes, as it relates to mobile food dispensing
vehicles; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 509.102, Florida Statutes, the Village cannot require
"mobile food dispensing vehicles" to obtain a separate license, registration, or permit, or pay related
fees for such licenses, registrations, or permits beyond those established by the State Department of
Business and Professional Regulation ("DBPR") as a condition for the mobile food dispensing
vehicle's operation within the Village; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 509.102, Florida Statutes as well as Chapter 500,
Florida Statutes and Chapter 5K-4, Florida Administrative Code, the Village will also not require
those "mobile food establishments," which exclusively sell pre -packaged or pre-cooked foods, to
obtain a separate license, registration, or permit, or pay related fees for such licenses, registrations, or
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permits beyond those established by the State Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services as a
condition for the mobile food establishment's operation within the Village; and[MP2]
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 509.102, Florida Statutes, the Village further cannot prohibit
mobile food dispensing vehicles from operating within the entirety of the Village's jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Section 509.102, Florida Statutes, does not prohibit the Village from enforcing
its other regulations against mobile food dispensing vehicles, including, but not limited to, its zoning
regulations, except as stated above; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to recognize this specialized mobile food vendor
market segment; classify the types of permitted mobile food trucks; and establish appropriate standards
allowing for the typical range of activities while mitigating any associated, detrimental impacts to the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has held all required public hearings and has provided
public notice in accordance with applicable State statutes and Village ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta has determined that the proposed
revisions to Chapter 78, Village Code are in the best interests of the general welfare of the Village,
and in conformance with the state law preemptions contained in Sec. 509.102, Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 78. Zoning. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta
is hereby amended at Article IX. Supplemental Regulations. Division 10. Occupancy or Use of
Temporary Structures, Trailers or Vehicles. at Section 78-612. Other uses. to permit the parking
of food truck trailers within Village jurisdiction under certain conditions; providing that Section
78-612 shall hereafter read as follows:
Sec. 78-612. - Other uses.
(a) The intermittent or continual placement, parking, standing or utilization of any trailer, travel
trailer or temporary structure; or vehicle used for storage purposes shall be prohibited in all
zoning districts, except where the placement, parking, standing or utilization of such trailer,
travel trailer, temporary structure or vehicle used for storage purposes is specifically allowed
by Code.
(b) The placement, larking or utilization of any trailer, travel trailer or temporary structure that
is also classified as a mobile food truck, as defined in Section 78-641 of village code, shall
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be allowed in all zoning districts, so long as the following conditions are met:
1 Any such trailer, travel trailer, or temporary structure must comply with all applicable
operation and location requirements for mobile food trucks found in chapter 78,
article IX, division 11 of village code, including but not limited to: limitations on
operating days, use of designated parking spaces, daily hours of operation, and
storage requirements when not in active operation.
2 Overnight parking or storage of any such trailer, travel trailer or temporary structure
that is also a mobile food truck is expressly prohibited, excebt when otherwise
allowed by village code.[Mr3] Violators of this section shall be subject to the penalties
listed in chanter 78, article IX, division 11 of village code as well as anv other legal
action available to the village.
Lc)(4) Portable storage units (PSUs) shall be allowed in all residential zoning districts and in
residential areas in mixed use zoning districts so long as the following conditions are met:
(1) PSUs must be placed on driveways or approved parking areas; and
(2) PSUs are allowed at a location for no more than 14 calendar days per placement with
no more than two placements per year.
Ld)(o PSUs shall be allowed in nonresidential zoning districts so long as the following conditions
are met:
(1) PSUs are only allowed in conjunction with and during the duration of a valid building
permit; and must be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy; and
(2) PSUs shall be placed in an area approved by the building official but are not allowed
to be located in a right-of-way, easement, landscape buffer or drainage area; and
(3) PSUs shall be located in such a manner so as not to create a pedestrian or vehicular
traffic hazard.
Le)(.d) A permit must be secured prior to the placement of a PSU. The permit fee shall be in the
amount of the minimum permit fee as set forth in appendix C of the Village Code of
Ordinances, as maybe amended from time to time.
Section 2: Chapter 78. Zoning. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta
is hereby amended at Article IX. Supplemental Regulations. to create an entirely new Division 11.
entitled "Mobile Food Vendors" in order to impose requirements on such vendors in accordance
with Chapter 509, Florida Statutes; providing that Chapter 78, Article IX, Division 11. shall
hereafter read as follows:
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DIVISION 11. — MOBILE FOOD VENDORS.
Sec. 78-641. - Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
Mobile food truck shall mean any vehicle that is self-propelled or otherwise movable from
place to place, and is used to vend food and beverage products. Mobile food trucks shall be
classified as one of the following:
Class I — Mobile kitchens. In addition to the vending of products allowed for class II
and class III mobile food trucks, these vehicles may cook, prepare and assemble food items on
or in the unit, and serve a full menu. Customers may be notified of the vehicle's location by
Social media or other forms of advertising. These vehicles may be classified as "mobile food
dispensin vehicles," as defined by section 509.102, F.S., if they include self-contained
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utilities, including, but not limited to, ilas, water, electricity, or liquid waste disposal.
Class II — Canteen trucks. These vehicles vend fruits, vegetables, hot dogs, pre-cooked
foods, pre -packaged foods and pre -packaged drinks. No preparation or assembly of foods or
beverages may take place on or in the vehicle. However, the heating of pre-cooked foods is
allowed. A cooking apparatus or grill top for the heating of pre-cooked foods is permitted so
long as it complies with state regulations. These vehicles are limited to providing catering
services to employees at a specific location. These vehicles may be classified as "mobile food
dispensing vehicles," as defined by section 509.102, F.S., if they include self-contained
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utilities, including, but not limited to, gas, water, electricity, or liquid waste disposal.
Class III — Ice cream Mucks. These vehicles vend only pre -packaged frozen dairy or
frozen water -based food products, soft serve or hand -dipped frozen dairy or frozen water -based
food products and pre -packaged beverages. These vehicles may be classified as "mobile food
dispensing vehicles," as defined by section 509.102, F.S., if they include self-contained
utilities, including, but not limited to, gas, water, electricity, or liquid waste disposal.
Mobile service base shall mean a place for food storage, the cleaning of the equipment, the
filling of water tanks and proper disposal of waste water and grease, and shall not include the use
of a private home as a mobile service base.
Property owner shall mean the owner of real property on which the mobile food truck operates.
Vehicle shall mean a motorized vehicle, including a trailer or other portable unit attached to a
motorized vehicle, that is intended for use in vending
Vend shall mean to sell or offer to sell products from a mobile food truck.
tvision 8 [MP4]of village code.
Sec. 78-642. — Reguirements aDDlicable to all mobile food trucks.
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The following requirements shall apply to all mobile food truck operations within the village
Oa Food truck special event requirements. Gatherings of two (2) or more class I, class II,
and/or class III mobile food trucks on a property at any given time shall be classified as a
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food truck special event. In order for such events to occur, the property owner shall be
required to obtain a village -issued special event permit prior to the event taking place.
Applications for special event permits[MP5] shall be made by the property owner to the
village in accordance with the requirements of chapter 78, article Ix, division 8 of villae
code.
b Health and safety regulations: display of state license. A mobile food truck shall comply
with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations and requirements, and shall
obtain and maintain any and all licenses required by any other health organization or
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governmental organization having jurisdiction over the same. The license under which the
mobile food truck is operating shall be firmly attached and visible on the mobile food truck
at all times, and shall be produced to a law enforcement officer, or village code enforcement
officer upon demand. [MP6]
(cj Initial and annualre safety inspections. The mobile food truck shall be made available
for inspection by the Village of Tequesta Fire Department at a location determined by the
Fire Department. The Fire Department shall ensure compliance with all applicable federal,
state, and local fire safety statutes, regulations, ordinances, and codes. Subsequently, every
Class I mobile food truck shall undergo an annual inspection by the Village of Tequesta
Fire Department.
Od Written consent of property owner. A mobile food truck shall not operate on any private
property without the written consent of the property owner. A copy of such written
permission shall be maintained in the mobile food truck at all times, and shall be produced
to a law enforcement officer, or village code enforcement officer upon demand.
Oe Stock -in -trade: storage. All materials, equipment, and stock -in -trade shall be stored
entirely within the mobile food truck unless the property owner has obtained a village -
issued special event permit.
f Outside patron seating. No tables, chairs, umbrellas, or other furniture for patron seating
may be placed outside the mobile food truck unless the property owner has obtained a
village -issued special event permit.[MP7]
Food vendinz. Food vending shall only be conducted from the mobile food truck, unless
the property owner has obtained a village -issued special event permit.
�h Alcohol sales. A mobile food truck shall not sell alcoholic beverages, unless the property
owner has obtained avillage-issued special event nerm4.[Mr8]
0 Conducting business near existing retail food establishments. [mpg] A mobile food truck
shall not be located 'within 200 feet of any existing retail food jmpio]establishment during
such establishment's hours of operation without the prior written permission from the retail
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food establishment. A copy of such written permission shall be maintained in the mobile
food truck at all times, and shall be produced to a law enforcement officer, or village code
enforcement officer upon demand.
Conducting business near village -sponsored or village -sanctioned special event. A mobile
food truck shall not be located within 200 feet of any village -sponsored or village -
sanctioned special event, unless the mobile food truck is permitted by the villaue to operate
at such event.
Conductinz business in public right-of-way. A mobile food truck, except for ice cream
trucks, shall not conduct business or operate in the public right-of-way, unless the adjacent
property owner has obtained a village -issued special event permit. Where mobile food
trucks are authorized to operate, such trucks may stop, stand or park in designated parkin
areas on the property.
Ol Conducting business near street intersections or pedestrian crosswalks. A mobile food
truck shall not be located within fifteen (15) feet of any street intersection or pedestrian
crosswalk, unless the property owner has obtained a village -issued special event permit.
Interference with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A mobile food truck shall not impede
the flow of vehicular traffic, sidewalks, the ingress or egress of other businesses, building
entrances, or emer env exits, unless the property owner has obtained a village -issued
special event permit
Cn) Limitations on number of mobile food trucks per property. No more than one (1) mobile
food truck shall operate on a given property at any one time, unless the property owner has
obtained a village -issued special event permit.
(oj Limitations on number of operating days. A mobile food truck shall not operate on a given
property more than two (2) consecutive days per calendar month, and further shall not
operate on a given property more than ten (10) days in total per calendar year, unless the
property owner has obtained a village -issued special event permit.
(O[MP I I I Use of designated parking spaces. On -site narking requirements shall be
maintained for the brincibal use of the property. The subject site should &"rovide
parking for the customers of the food truck. The mobile food truck shall not be parked:
1 in a required pa ing space;
2 in a fire lane or in an area blocking a fire hydrant.
3 in Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accessible parking spaces or
accessible ramps;
44 on an unimproved surface (including but not limited to dirt, sand, ra ravel,
or vacant lot); or
5 in any driveway aisles, "no parkin" zones, or loading -only areas.
Hours of operation. A mobile food truck shall operate only between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m., unless the property owner has obtained a village -issued special event permit.
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�r [MP12] Parking and storage of inactive mobile food trucks. The narking or storage of
mobile food trucks that are not in active operation is expressly prohibited, except when
otherwise allowed by village code such as the parking of commercial vehicles, trucks, or
trailers within residential zoning districts pursuant to chapter 46, article III, division 2 of
village code. If otherwise allowed by village code, any parking or storage of an inactive
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mobile food truck shall conform with all applicable location and screening requirements.
Os Noise limitations. Except for class III ice cream trucks, a mobile food truck shall not make
sounds, announcements, or amplify music to call attention to its vending or products either
while traveling on public or private rights -of -way, or when stationary. All mobile food
trucks, including, but not limited to, class III ice cream trucks, shall comply with the
village's noise ordinance contained in chapter 30, article X of village code[MP13]. A property
owner may apply fora special event permit with the village to deviate from these
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requirements.
Ot Restroomfacility. Mobile food trucks operating on a property for a duration of more than
three (3) hours shall have a written agreement with the property owner that confirms the
food truck employees have access to a flushable restroom within 400 feet of the vending
location during the hours of operation. A copy of such written permission shall be
maintained in the mobile food truck at all times, and shall be produced to a law enforcement
officer, or village code enforcement officer upon demand.
OU[MP14] Waste disposal. Mobile food trucks shall:
1 Provide for their own waste collection and removal such that no waste remains on
the property;
2 Provide a waste receptable for public use;
(3)Keep the surroundinu area neat and orderly at all times T
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Remove all garbage or trash prior to departure of the mobile food truck each day;
(5) Properly discard any waste material in accordance with any applicable federal, state,
county, and municipal laws, rules, regulations, orders, or
permits -Not, under any circumstances, release grease or any waste materials into the
stormwater system, tree pits, sidewalks, streets, parking lots, or onto any private or
public property:,
7 Not, at any time, discharue any fluids or toxic pollutants.
8 Class I mobile food trucks shall also have a current written agreement, with a state
or local licensed facility, for the proper disposal of rease. A copy of such written
agreement shall be maintained in the mobile food truck at all times, and shall be
produced to a law enforcement officer. or villaize code enforcement officer upon
demand.
OV[MP15] Signage. Menu siens shall be affixed to the mobile food truck at all times. and
mobile food trucks shall not display any products or samples off of the vehicle. Mobile
food trucks shall not post or utilize any advertising, except that the prices, product
descriptions and food truck name may be posted on the vehicle. No freestanding signs or
advertisements, sandwich board suns, flags, balloons, streamers, flashing lights, banners,
or other similar attraction devices or person(s) shall be posted or utilized to advertise
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mobile food trucks. When in operation, subsection 78-745 e [MP16]of the village code shall
not apply to mobile food trucks.
Sec. 78-643. — Vending locations by zoning district.
A mobile food truck shall be permitted to operate only on the properties designated below,
unless the property owner has obtained a village -issued special event permit allowing for a
deviation from these requirements.
(aj Class I —Mobile food trucks.
W Residential zoning districts.
a. Individual single-family lots only if there is a written contractual agreement
between a mobile food truck and the property owner for catering services.
A copy of such written agreement shall be maintained in the mobile food
truck at all times during the event, and shall be produced to a law
enforcement officer, or village code enforcement officer upon demand. The
term "catering services" shall not include the vending of products from the
mobile food truck itself during a catered event, and does not include events
that are open to the public.
b. Properties owned by homeowners associations or property owners
associations.
C. Rental apartment complexes.
Nonresidential zoning districts and mixed -use districts. Class I mobile food trucks
shall be permitted on any nonresidential or mixed -use property where detail sales
and restaurants [MP17]are a permitted use under the applicable zoning regulations.
(3 Recreation/oven space district. [MP18iThe vending of products from a Class I mobile
food truck on properties zoned as recreation/open space shall be allowed only on
designated parkin areas[MP19i or pursuant to an approved special event permit from
the village.
b Class H — Canteen trucks. Class II canteen trucks are prohibited in all zoning districts
except to provide catering to employees on -site at locations within clearly delineated
boundaries of the site. Boundaries shall be delineated through the use of fencing or other
materials enclosing a construction site, where there is a currently valid construction permit.
Oc Class III —Ice cream trucks.
W Residential zoning districts.
a. Individual single-family lots only if there is a written contractual agreement
between a mobile food truck and the property owner for catering services.
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A copy of such written agreement shall be maintained in the mobile food
truck at all times during the event, and shall be produced to a law
enforcement officer, or village code enforcement officer upon demand. The
term "catering services" shall not include the vending of products from the
mobile food truck itself during a catered event, and does not include events
that are open to the public.
b. Properties owned by homeowners associations or property owners
associations.
C. Rental apartment complexes.
�2 Nonresidential zoning districts and mixed -use districts. Class III ice cream trucks
shall be permitted on any nonresidential or mixed -use property where retail sales
and restaurants are a permitted use under the applicable zoning regulations.
3 Recreation/open space district. The vending of products from a class III ice cream
truck on properties zoned as recreation/open space shall be allowed only on
designated parking areas or pursuant to an approved[MP20] special event permit from
the village.
4 Rights -of -way. A class III ice cream truck shall not stop, stand or park for more than
ten (10) minutes, unless there are customers waiting in line to buy products.
Sec. 78-644. — Penalties for violations.
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this division. This division
may be enforced by any means allowed by law, including, but not limited to, code enforcement
citation under F.S. ch. 162, and chapter 2 of village code[MP21], or legal action. If the citation
method is used to punish violators, the violation shall be treated as a civil infraction, and fines
shall be set forth in the schedule of fees and charges adopted by resolution of the village council
and such fines may then be revised from time to time by resolution of the village council;
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however, any fine amount set forth in such resolution of the village council shall not to exceed
five hundred dollars (5500.001 per offense. Each day a violation occurs shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable hereunder as a separate offense.
Secs. 78-645 78-650. -Reserved. Sees. 71 Q 641f7k 600XY -.,F ky _ nnan�.vad
Section 3: Chapter 78. Zoning. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta
is hereby amended at Article IX. Supplemental Regulations. to create an entirely new Division 12.
to reserve Sections 78-651 through 78-690 for future village purposes; providing that Chapter 78,
Article IX, Division 12. shall hereafter read as follows:
DIVISION 12. — RESERVED
Secs. 78-651 78-690. - Reserved.
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Section 4: Each and every other section and subsection of Chapter 78. Zoning. shall
remain in full force and effect as previously enacted.
Section 5: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict be and the same are hereby
repealed.
Section 6: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof,
any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 7: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
Section 8: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
FIRST READING this day of March, 2021.
SECOND AND FINAL READING this day of April, 2021.
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ATTEST:
LORI MCWILLIAMS, MMC
VILLAGE CLERK
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
MAYOR ABIGAIL BRENNAN
(Seal)
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Mobile food truck shall mean any vehicle that is self-propelled or otherwise movable from
place to place and is used to vend food and beverage products.
Food Truck Food/Beverage Cart Airstream/Trailer Lunch Wagon
Canteen Truck Popcorn Cart Ice Cream Truck Hot Dog Cart etc.
CHECKLIST APPLICABLE TO ALL MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS
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Requirements
Health and safety regulations; display of state license. A
mobile food truck shall comply with all federal, state, and
local health and safety regulations and requirements, and shall
obtain and maintain any and all licenses required by any other
health organization or governmental organization having
jurisdiction over the same. The license under which the
mobile food truck is operating shall be firmly attached and
visible on the mobile food truck at all times, and shall be
produced to a law enforcement officer, or village code
enforcement officer upon demand.
Comments
Class 1
License from the Florida
Department of Business
and Professional
Regulation (DBPR),,
Division of Hotels and
Restaurants, which
regulates food trucks,
and any mobile vehicle
that prepares (cooks)
and sells food, or
Class 11
License from the Florida
Department of
Agriculture &Consumer
Services which regulates
mobile food dispensing
vehicles that sell only
pre -packaged and/or
pre-cooked food
*Requirements marked with an asterisk (J may be waived by the Village if the site property owner
obtains a village -issued special event permit prior to the event taking place. Applications for special
event permits shall be made by the site property owner to the village in accordance with the
requirements of chapter 78, article IX, division 8 of village code.
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CHECKLIST
Requirements Comments
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Initial and annual fire safety inspections. The mobile food
truck shall be made available for inspection by the Village of Contact the Village of
Te uesta Fire Department at a location determined b the Fire
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Department. The Fire Department shall ensure compliance Department 1-7 -
� with all applicable federal state and local fire safety statutes at 56 68
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regulations, ordinances, and codes. Subsequently, every Class
I mobile food truck shall undergo p Y o an annual inspection b the inspection
Village of Tequesta Fire Department.
Written consent of site property owner. A mobile food truck
Provide location
shall not operate on any private property without the written
address,
consent of the site property owner. A copy of such written
proof of property
permission shall be maintained in the mobile food truck at all
ownership, p, and
times, and shall be produced to a law enforcement officer, or
property owner
village code enforcement officer upon demand.
consent.
El Stock -in -trade; storage. All materials, equipment, and stock -
in -trade shall be stored entirely within the mobile food truck.
Outside patron seating. No tables, chairs, umbrellas, or other
❑ furniture for patron seating may be placed outside the mobile
food truck.*
Food vending. Food vending shall only be conducted from the
mobile food truck.*
Alcohol sales. A mobile food truck shall not sell alcoholic
El beverages.
Provide sketch, aerial
Conducting business near existing retail food establishments.
map, or survey showing
A mobile food truck shall not be located within 200 feet of
where mobile food
any existing retail food establishment during such
truck will be parked and
establishment's hours of operation without the prior written
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indicate the distance
permission from the retail food establishment. A copy pY of such
between the food truck
written permission shall be maintained in the mobile food
truck at all times and shall be produced to a law enforcement
and the nearest existing
officer, or village code enforcement officer upon demand.
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retail food
establishment,
*Requirements marked with an asterisk O may be waived by the Village if
the site property owner
obtains a village -issued special event permit prior to the event taking place. Applications for special
event permits shall be made by the site property owner to the village in accordance
with the
requirements of chapter 78, article IX, division 8 of village code.
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CHECKLIST
Requirements Comment
Conducting business near village -sponsored or village -
sanctioned special event. A mobile food truck shall not be
F-1 located within 200 feet of any village -sponsored or village -
sanctioned special event, unless the mobile food truck is
permitted by the village to operate at such event.
Conducting business in public right-of-way. A mobile food
truck, except for ice cream trucks, shall not conduct business
or operate in the public right-of-way, unless the adjacent
El property owner has obtained a village -issued special event
permit. Where mobile food trucks are authorized tooperate,
such trucks may stop, stand or park in designated parking
areas on the property. However, food trucks may not park in
required parking spaces.
Conducting business near street intersections or pedestrian
crosswalks. A mobile food truck shall not be located within
� fifteen (15) feet of any street intersection or pedestrian
crosswalk.
Interference with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A mobile
food truck shall not impede the flow of vehicular traffic,
Elsidewalks, the ingress or egress of other businesses, building
entrances, or emergency exits.
Limitations on number of mobile food trucks per property. No
F-1 more than one (1) mobile food truck shall operate on a given
property at any one time.*
Provide sketch, aerial
map, or survey showing
where mobile food
truck will be parked and
indicate the distance
between the food truck
and the nearest special
event location.
Provide Special Event
Permit
Provide sketch, aerial
map, or survey showing
where mobile food
truck will be parked and
indicate the distance
between the food truck
and the nearest existing
street intersection or
pedestrian crosswalk
Specify number of food
trucks proposed
*Requirements marked with an asterisk O may be waived by the Village if the site property owner
obtains a village -issued special event permit prior to the event taking place. Applications for special
event permits shall be made by the site property owner to the village in accordance with the
requirements of chapter 78, article IX, division 8 of village code.
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CHECKLIST
Requirements Comments
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Limitations on number of operating days. A mobile food truck Specify date(s) of
shall not operate on a given property more than two (2) proposed food truck
F-1 consecutive days per calendar month, and further shall not
operate on a given property more than ten (10) days in total placement for each
per calendar year. location
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Use of designated parking spaces. On -site parking requirements shall be maintained for the principal use of the map' or surveyshowing
❑ property. The subject site should also provide parking for the where mobile food
f the f truck. The mobile f truck hall truck will be parked and
customers o e food ruc e ob e food ruc s not
be parked: indicate parking for food
truck customers.
• in a required parking space;
• in a fire lane or in an area blocking a fire hydrant;
• in Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accessible
parking spaces or
• accessible ramps;
• on an unimproved surface (including but not limited to
dirt, sand, grass, gravel, or vacant lot); or
• in any driveway aisles, "no parking" zones, or loading -
only areas.
Hours of operation. A mobile food truck shall operate only Specify hours of
� between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.* operation for each date
at each location.
Parking and storage of inactive mobile food Mucks. The
parking or storage of mobile food trucks that are not in active
operation is expressly prohibited, except when otherwise
allowed by village code such as the parking of commercial
❑ vehicles, trucks, or trailers within residential zoning districts
pursuant to chapter 46, article III, division 2 of village code. If
otherwise allowed by village code, any parking or storage of
an inactive mobile food truck shall conform with all
applicable location and screening requirements.
*Requirements marked with an asterisk O may be waived by the Village if the site property owner
obtains a village -issued special event permit prior to the event taking place. Applications for special
event permits shall be made by the site property owner to the village in accordance with the
requirements of chapter 78, article IX, division 8 of village code.
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Noise limitations. Except for class III ice cream trucks, a
mobile food truck shall not make sounds, announcements, or
amplify music to call attention to its vending or products
either while traveling on public or private rights -of -way, or
❑ when stationary. All mobile food trucks, including, but not
limited to, class III ice cream trucks, shall comply with the
village's noise ordinance contained in chapter 30, article X of
village code. A property owner may apply for a special event
permit with the village to deviate from these requirements.
Res troom facility. Mobile food trucks operating on a property
for a duration of more than three (3) hours shall have a written
agreement with the property owner that confirms the food
truck employees have access to a flushable restroom within
400 feet of the vending location during the hours of operation.
A copy of such written permission shall be maintained in the
mobile food truck at all times, and shall be produced to a law
enforcement officer, or village code enforcement officer upon
demand.
F-1 Waste disposal. Mobile food trucks shall:
• Provide for their own waste collection and removal
such that no waste remains on the property;
• Provide a waste receptable for public use;
• Keep the surrounding area neat and orderly at all
times;
• Remove all garbage or trash prior to departure of the
mobile food truck each day;
• Properly discard any waste material in accordance
with any applicable federal, state, county, and
municipal laws, rules, regulations, orders, or permits;
• Not, under any circumstances, release grease or any
waste materials into the stormwater system, tree pits,
sidewalks, streets, parking lots, or onto any private or
public property;
• Not, at any time, discharge any fluids or toxic
pollutants.
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property owner
consent agreement.
*Requirements marked with an asterisk O may be waived by the Village if the site property owner
obtains a village -issued special event permit prior to the event taking place. Applications for special
event permits shall be made by the site property owner to the village in accordance with the
requirements of chapter 78, article IX, division 8 of village code.
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• Class I mobile food trucks shall also have a current
written agreement with a state or local licensed
facilit , for the proper disposal of grease. A copy of provide co of
such written agreement shall be maintained in the copy
g agreement.
mobile food truck at all times, and shall be produced to
a law enforcement officer, or village code enforcement
officer upon demand.
Signage. Menu signs shall be affixed to the mobile food truck
at all times, and mobile food trucks shall not display any
products or samples off of the vehicle. Mobile food trucks
shall not post or utilize any advertising, except that the prices,
product descriptions and food truck name may be posted on
❑ the vehicle. No freestanding signs or advertisements,
sandwich board signs, flags, balloons, streamers, flashing
lights, banners, or other similar attraction devices or person(s)
shall be posted or utilized to advertise mobile food trucks.
When in operation, subsection 78-745(e), Signs on vehicles,
of the village code shall not apply to mobile food trucks.
DEFINITIONS
Mobile food truck shall mean any vehicle that is self-propelled or otherwise movable from place
to place and is used to vend food and beverage products. Mobile food trucks shall be classified as
one of the following:
Class I — Mobile kitchens. In addition to the vending of products allowed for class II and class III
mobile food trucks, these vehicles may cook, prepare and assemble food items on or in the unit,
and serve a full menu. Customers may be notified of the vehicle's location by social media or other
forms of advertising. These vehicles may be classified as "mobile food dispensing vehicles," as
defined by section 509.102, F.S., if they include self-contained utilities, including, but not limited
to, gas, water, electricity, or liquid waste disposal.
Class II— Canteen trucks. These vehicles vend fruits, vegetables, hot dogs, pre-cooked foods, pre-
packaged foods and pre -packaged drinks. No preparation or assembly of foods or beverages may
take place on or in the vehicle. However, the heating of pre-cooked foods is allowed. A cooking
apparatus or grill top for the heating of pre-cooked foods is permitted so long as it complies with
state regulations. These vehicles are limited to providing catering services to employees at a
specific location. These vehicles may be classified as "mobile food dispensing vehicles," as
Requirements marked with an asterisk O may be waived by the Village if the site property owner
obtains a village -issued special event permit prior to the event taking place. Applications for special
event permits shall be made by the site property owner to the village in accordance with the
requirements of chapter 78, article IX, division 8 of village code.
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defined by section 509.102, F.S., if they include self-contained utilities, including, but not limited
to, gas, water, electricity, or liquid waste disposal.
Class III — Ice cream trucks. These vehicles vend only pre -packaged frozen dairy or frozen water -
based food products, soft serve or hand -dipped frozen dairy or frozen water -based food products
and pre -packaged beverages. These vehicles may be classified as "mobile food dispensing
vehicles," as defined by section 509.102, F.S., if they include self-contained utilities, including,
but not limited to, gas, water, electricity, or liquid waste disposal.
PERMITTED VENDING LOCATIONS BY ZONING DISTRICT
A mobile food truck shall be permitted to operate only on the properties designated below, unless
the site property owner has obtained a village -issued special event permit allowing for a
deviation from these requirements.
Class I — Mobile food trucks.
1. Residential zoning districts.
a. Individual single-family lots only if there is a written contractual agreement between a
mobile food truck and the site property owner for catering services. A copy of such
written agreement shall be maintained in the mobile food truck at all times during the
event, and shall be produced to a law enforcement officer, or village code enforcement
officer upon demand. The term "catering services" shall not include the vending of
products from the mobile food truck itself during a catered event and does not include
events that are open to the public.
b. Properties owned by homeowners associations or property owners associations.
c. Rental apartment complexes.
2. Nonresidential zoning districts and mixed -use districts. Class I mobile food trucks shall be
permitted on any nonresidential or mixed -use property where retail sales and restaurants are a
permitted use under the applicable zoning regulations.
3. Recreation/open space district. The vending of products from a Class I mobile food truck on
properties zoned as recreation/open space shall be allowed only on designated parking areas
or pursuant to an approved special event permit from the village.
Class II — Canteen trucks. Class II canteen trucks are prohibited in all zoning districts except to
provide catering to employees on -site at locations within clearly delineated boundaries of the
site. Boundaries shall be delineated through the use of fencing or other materials enclosing a
construction site, where there is a currently valid construction permit.
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Class III — Ice cream trucks.
1. Residential zoning districts.
a. Individual single-family lots only if there is a written contractual agreement between a
mobile food truck and the site property owner for catering services. A copy of such
written agreement shall be maintained in the mobile food truck at all times during the
event, and shall be produced to a law enforcement officer, or village code enforcement
officer upon demand. The term "catering services" shall not include the vending of
products from the mobile food truck itself during a catered event and does not include
events that are open to the public.
b. Properties owned by homeowners associations or property owners associations.
c. Rental apartment complexes.
2. Nonresidential zoning districts and mixed -use districts. Class III ice cream trucks shall be
permitted on any nonresidential or mixed -use property where retail sales and restaurants are a
permitted use under the applicable zoning regulations.
3. Recreation/open space district. The vending of products from a Class III ice cream truck on
properties zoned as recreation/open space shall be allowed only on designated parking areas
or pursuant to an approved special event permit from the village.
4. Rights -of -way. A Class III ice cream truck shall not stop, stand or park for more than ten (10)
minutes, unless there are customers waiting in line to buy products.
FOOD TR UCK SPECIAL EVENT REQUIREMENTS
Gatherings of two (2) or more Class I, Class II, and/or Class III mobile food trucks on a property
at any given time shall be classified as a food truck special event. In order for such events to
occur, the site property owner shall be required to obtain a village -issued special event permit
prior to the event taking place. Applications for special event permits shall be made by the site
property owner to the village in accordance with the requirements of chapter 78, article IX,
division 8 of village code.
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