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Mobile food businesses shall comply with the following design and operation requirements:

(1) Mobile food businesses shall be designed and operated in a manner so as to meet all applicable Utah County Health Department requirements relating to the handling and distribution of food.

(2) The mobile food business shall not have or operate as a drive-through.

(3) Mobile food businesses shall be kept in good operating condition and no peeling paint or rust shall be visible on business vehicles.

(4) All grounds utilized by a mobile food business shall at all times be maintained in a clean and attractive condition. Trash and recycling containers shall be provided for use of the business patrons. If a mobile food business has operated on or adjacent to a public right-of-way, that vendor shall be responsible for cleaning up litter dropped or discarded onto the public right-of-way prior to leaving the location.

(5) Canopy extensions, if used, shall be integrated into the design of the mobile food business vehicle and shall not project onto or over the public sidewalk or any other part of the public right-of-way in a way that impedes pedestrian passage or is lower than seven (7) feet measured from the lowest portion of the canopy to the sidewalk or ground surface. Walled enclosures, whether hard or soft, are not authorized. Chairs and tables are not allowed in the parkway or public right-of-way. Canopies over seating areas shall be anchored per manufacturer requirements to ensure proper safety. If the canopy is two hundred (200) square feet or larger, then a tent permit will need to be approved by the Fire Department. This applies to the property owner and/or mobile food business owner. Umbrellas are not permitted.

(6) Any temporary accessory use structure will require that a site plan is submitted. This is to ensure that the placement of the mobile food vendor business and accessory structures satisfies the zone setback requirements. If the accessory structure is larger than two hundred (200) square feet, then a building permit is required. Accessory structures shall be removed if a mobile food vendor is not present at the property.

(7) Any auxiliary power required for the operation of the mobile food business shall be self-contained. No use of power or water located on private property is allowed without written consent from the owner, or the owner’s authorized designee.

(8) All garbage or other refuse generated from a mobile food business shall be disposed of properly. It is illegal to discharge or dispose of any substance, material, food, or waste into the storm drain system.

(9) Licensees/owners will ensure their business vehicles are at all times in compliance with all other applicable laws or ordinances regulating motor vehicles.

(10) Display of License, Inspections, and Registration. The business license, fire inspection certificate, and Health Department inspection must be displayed in a visible location on the vehicle or trailer. The business or business owner must also have presented the license plate, proof of insurance coverage, safety inspection, and vehicular registration.

(11) If a mobile food business is located on private property it shall not establish itself to become a permanent structure upon the site by use of tie downs, chains, hitch and wheel lock, or other similar methods and shall be maintained in operable condition (road ready).

(Enacted 2014-22, Am 2021-04)