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Commission backs county rules for food trucks, citing state preemption and local location limits
Summary
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended county land‑development amendments to allow and regulate mobile food dispensing vehicles in specified commercial and industrial zones, set hours and site standards, require property‑owner consent and prohibit overnight parking except for special events; staff said state statutes preempt local licensing but allow location and safety rules.
The Indian River County Planning & Zoning Commission on Dec. 11 recommended that the Board of County Commissioners adopt land‑development regulation amendments to regulate mobile food dispensing vehicles (food trucks) in unincorporated county jurisdictions.
Staff presenter Brandon said the proposed text mirrors direction given by the Board earlier in 2025 and follows Florida statutory preemption for mobile vending (citing sections 509.102 and 509.12 of the Florida Statutes). The proposed rules would allow food trucks in CH (commercial heavy), IL…
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