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Gilroy council narrows mobile food‑vendor pilot: trucks must be hidden from property line along Monterey Road
Summary
Council members directed staff to clarify enforcement for the downtown mobile food‑vendor pilot on Aug. 18: no portion of a mobile food vendor may be visible from any point on the parcel's property line abutting Monterey Road between specified limits; staff will resume enforcement of health and permit requirements.
City staff told the Gilroy City Council on Aug. 18 they have paused enforcement of a mobile food‑vendor pilot along Monterey Road while seeking council clarification on what “fronting” means for private property. Staff recommended a visibility standard and the council directed staff to enforce it.
Bryce (staff) told the council the term “fronting” had created confusion for vendors, property owners and code enforcement, and that staff had initially applied a 41‑foot building setback as an interim measure. “Staff is seeking confirmation regarding the understanding of what council is intending for mobile food vendors on private property,” Bryce said. He…
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