Ordinance - #23-01 - 01/10/2023 - Laserfiche WebLink

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DIVISION 2—LICENSE Sec. 26-872 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. (A) License required. It is unlawful to operate a mobile food unit within the city or engage in any enterprises described herein,unless a license has been obtained. Each license must be obtained in accordance with the requirements of the city code. Mobile food Units operating on private property for private events not open to public are not required to obtain a license. (B) General licensing. The application for such licenses must be made on forms furnished by the city and must describe the general nature of the business, the permanent business location, commissary kitchen, and any other information deemed necessary by the city. (C) License expiration. Licenses issued pursuant to this chapter commence and expire on the dates indicated on the license certificate. All mobile food unit licenses will be issued for the applicable license year. (D) Transfer and display of license. 1. Only a person who complies with the requirements of this chapter is entitled to receive a license. 2. A license is not transferable as to person. 3. A valid license must be located on the mobile food unit and posted so that it is clearly visible to the public. 4. All approved licenses must have a photo taken and an identification badge issued. Such photo identification badge must be worn whenever business is being conducted. (E) Anoka County Health or Minnesota Department of Agriculture License Required. As part of the City license application, evidence of an active heath license issued by Anoka County or Minnesota Department of Agriculture is required for each mobile food unit. Expiration or revocation of these licenses will automatically void the City license. (F) Background Checks Every application shall bear the written report and recommendation a (F) Insurance - The Applicant shall carry a general policy of liability insurance which shall provide a limit of coverage of not less than $300,000/$100,000 for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage. Mobile Food Units operating on any public property must provide a certificate of insurance showing the City listed as coinsured. (G)Adequate Parking/Traffic Flow-No mobile food unit license shall be issued for any location which does not have sufficient parking for customers and for areas where customer parking would interfere with normal traffic flow. Sec. 26-873 LICENSE FEES. (A) Fees. Fees for licenses issued hereunder must be in the amount set forth by the City Council. An additional fee will be charged for each additional mobile food unit that is separate, distinct or unique from the central or main food establishment. Sec. 26-874 INSPECTIONS. (A) Inspection authorized. The City may inspect each mobile food unit's site to ensure compliance with the standards set forth in Chapter 117 or other chapters of City Code. Ordinance#23-01 Page 2 of 4