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Council debates food-truck permits and distance limits after vendor parked near Taco John's

Morris City Council · September 10, 2024
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Summary

Council discussed whether to require permits and distance restrictions for food trucks after a recent incident in which a vendor parked close to Taco John's; members split over protecting brick-and-mortar businesses versus not over-burdening mobile vendors and asked staff to research ordinances used by nearby cities.

Council discussed potential changes to the city’s approach to food trucks after a recent incident in which a food truck set up near a Taco John's, prompting a complaint from the restaurant manager.

Council members described two competing priorities: protecting existing brick-and-mortar businesses from immediate competition parked a…

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