File #: ORD 20-007    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/16/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/21/2020 Final action:
Title: Consideration of and action on an ordinance amending Sections 22-48 and 22-48 Appendix "B" of the Code of Ordinances related to Food Trucks.
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
Attachments: 1. Mobile Food Service Units-Amend-09-2019
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Title

Consideration of and action on an ordinance amending Sections 22-48 and 22-48 Appendix “B” of the Code of Ordinances related to Food Trucks. 

 

Body

Summary: 

The food truck ordinance was adopted on April 16, 2019 to operate under certain conditions, which would allow food trucks at City facilities as part of special events, and on private properties. After implementing, a process to obtain a permit, Staff has received several complaints of the requirements. Staff has found it to be very strenuous on the food truck vendors to meet the requirements and on City Staff to process the applications.

After several discussions with Staff, the following changes were recommended:

Section  22-48(a)

1)                     Definition - added a license trailer designed for food preparation and/ or distribution

Section  22-48(b)

                     1). Proof of valid liability insurance policy

2). Must have a one-year or temporary health permit from the Harris County Public Health Department for food   

    establishment 

3). Must have an annual inspection by the Deer Park Fire Marshal or designee before any food is served

4.) Cannot operate within the city at the same location more than six (6) days per 90 day permit period

5). Any violation of the provisions in this ordinance shall be a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to

     $500.00.

Deleted requirements

1). City requires a background check for registered sexual offenders for all persons working in the food truck.

 2). Menu of food items sold 

 

Fiscal/Budgetary Impact: 

Permit fee of $25.

                     

Recommended action

Approve Ordinance.