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Council adopts ordinance removing mobile‑food unit registration fee, citing inspection compliance
Summary
Council adopted third reading of an ordinance removing the registration fee for mobile food unit inspections after staff said eliminating the fee improved compliance with state‑required fire inspections.
North Canton — The City Council adopted the third reading of an ordinance July 14 amending the city code to remove the registration fee for mobile food unit (food truck) registration.
Staff explained that under state law local fire marshals must inspect mobile food units in jurisdictions where they operate. Administration said the registration fee, added in 2023, discouraged compliance and created administrative friction. The administration recommended removing the fee so operators bring vehicles to the fire department for inspection without payment barriers.
Why it matters: Staff said inspections ensure food safety and fire‑safety compliance for mobile vendors. Council adopted the ordinance on third reading following staff explanation that the change would promote greater compliance among small business operators.
What the city will do next: With the fee removed, the administration said the fire department will continue accepting trucks by appointment for inspections and that removing the fee should increase voluntary compliance with state inspection requirements.
