Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance

At a glance

What: Ordinance 2026-21 amends Chapter 121 of the City Code on mobile food vendors.
Where it stands: Passed second reading 6-1 on September 14, 2026. Councilman Alexander opposed, saying that limiting vendor hours to the host property's hours is overly restrictive.
What it does: Defines mobile food and beverage vendors; requires a zoning permit from the City Planner (school and church events exempt); limits hours to those of the host site; one vendor per parcel; fire and building safety inspections including an annual City inspection.

August 10: the City Attorney said language was left out, and Council tabled the ordinance 7-0. Staff said the vehicle-removal-at-end-of-day rule comes from state agriculture rules and existing law.
Council had also asked about tents and beverage setups in parking lots; staff said renewals will need a site plan review.
September 14 work session: a council member noted two deleted provisions were not shown struck through, making changes hard to track. Staff acknowledged it.
Moved by Councilwoman Rainey, seconded by Councilman Fedder.

Passed 6-1.

Second reading review of the revisions.

Tabled 7-0 to add omitted language.