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Covington council adopts broader rules to allow mobile food vendors citywide
Summary
The Covington City Council passed an ordinance amending Chapter 5.3 of the Covington Municipal Code to expand where and how mobile food units may operate, formalize short-duration exemptions, set a $274 permit fee for ongoing vendors and require staff implementation steps.
The Covington City Council on July 8 approved an ordinance amending Chapter 5.3 of the Covington Municipal Code to update how mobile food units (food trucks and similar vendors) are permitted to operate in the city.
Selena, a city planning staff member, told council the changes came after the Planning Commission’s 2024 review and are intended primarily to clarify zoning and reduce barriers for small food vendors. “Our role really isn't that level of regulation. It's really about the zoning and where you want to allow them in your city,” Selena said, describing the city’s focus on location and permitting rather than state health and safety enforcement.
Council members and staff said the ordinance keeps short-term, private and city-sponsored exemptions while creating a clearer permit path for recurring or longer-term vendors. The code defines exempt short-term or temporary…
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