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Chapter 117-1 Definitions <br /> MOBILE FOOD UNIT. A self-contained food service operation, located in a readily movable <br /> motorized wheeled or towed vehicle, used to store, prepare, display or serve food intended for <br /> individual portion service that is readily movable without disassembling, or as defined in M.S. § <br /> 157.15, Subd 9. <br /> Sec. 117-365 Mobile food units. <br /> A mobile food unit is considered an accessory use to an established business use with the <br /> following requirements: <br /> (1) The owner/operator of the mobile food unit shall have written permission of the current <br /> property owner to locate in a designated area. <br /> (2) The owner/operator of the mobile food unit must keep a copy of the mobile food unit <br /> license with the unit and demonstrate compliance with the license upon inspection. <br /> (3) The area(s) designated for the mobile food unit and accessory outdoor seating may not <br /> block sidewalks, walkways, impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or interfere with public safety. <br /> (4) Mobile food unit locations are limited to private property located in a COR, Business, or <br /> Employment District as listed in Chapter 117. <br /> (5) Mobile food units shall be located on an asphalt or concrete surface. <br /> (6) The owner/operator must provide trash/recycling receptacles for customer use and <br /> keep the site in a neat and orderly fashion, free from litter, refuse, debris, junk or other waste <br /> which results in offensive odors or unsightly conditions. <br /> (7) Temporary freestanding signage is permitted in the form of up to two "A" frame or <br /> sandwich boards not to exceed six square feet per side. The signs must be placed within 10 <br /> feet of the mobile food unit. <br /> (8) Mobile food units cannot be located within 100 feet of the main entrance of a restaurant <br /> or any outdoor dining area. This provision may be waived with written permission from the <br /> restaurant business owner. <br /> (9) Mobile food units must vacate the property between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am the following <br /> day and return to its commissary kitchen or permanent registered business location. In no case <br /> shall a mobile food unit be open for business while the business at the property is closed. <br /> (A) Exception. A mobile food unit may remain in place overnight in conjunction with a <br /> multi-day special event permit. <br /> (10) Deviations from the standards above may be considered with a special event permit. <br />