Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 09/08/2022

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Economic Development Authority (EDA) 4. 2. Meeting Date: 09/08/2022 Submitted For: Sean Sullivan, Community Development By: Sean Sullivan, Community Development Title: Review Draft Mobile Food Unit(Food Truck) Ordinance Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case it to review a draft Mobile Food Unit(food truck)ordinance and provide comments to the Planning Commission and City Council. Food trucks are becoming a popular option for cities and area businesses to provide additional food options. Currently, City Code does not specifically call out regulations for mobile food units (food trucks). The City currently views food trucks as transient merchants and they are regulated through Article XIII of the City Code of Ordinances. The cost for a 60-day transient merchant license is $100 with an additional $35 background check fee. Staff has drafted a Mobile Food Truck Ordinance specifically for Mobile Food Units (food trucks)that clarifies regulations for this use. The formal Ordinance adoption process go through the Planning Commission and City Council. This case is an opportunity for the EDA to provide some input into this process. Notification: N/A Observations/Alternatives: In order to provide flexibility to applicants,staff is recommending a tiered license approach for Mobile Food Units. The proposed fee schedule is: 90 day license $100,plus $35 background check ($135 total) Annual license $250,plus $35 background check($285 total) Staff has reviewed other Mobile Food Unit ordinances for other communities and the proposed fee schedule reflects a"middle ground" for licensing fees. A matrix showing the fees and requirements for other communities is attached to this case. The findings and purpose of the draft Mobile Food Unit Ordinance include: Sec. 26-870 FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (A)Purpose. This chapter is enacted to establish standards for the regulation of mobile food units to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the people of the city. (B) Objectives. The general objectives of this chapter are as follows: (1) To ensure standards for the proper placement and operation of mobile food units. (2) To meet consumer expectations of the safety of mobile food units. (3) To ensure the temporary nature of this type of business. (C) Scope. This chapter is applicable to all mobile food units where food,meals, snacks,beverages, or ingredients thereof are stored,prepared, or sold for consumption on or off the premises. Draft Mobile Food Ordinance regulations/requirements include: Sec. 117-365 Mobile food units. Mobile food units are considered accessory to business uses with the following requirements: