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Planning commission approves UDO edits to align Jenks with Food Truck Freedom Act
Summary
Commissioners approved updates to Articles 3, 5 and 11 to conform Jenks code to the state Food Truck Freedom Act, removing some local restrictions on food trucks but retaining the city's authority to address encroachment, nuisances and enforce fire and health requirements.
The Jenks Planning Commission voted unanimously to update portions of the Unified Development Ordinance so local food truck rules align with the state Food Truck Freedom Act enacted in 2025.
Planning staff explained the law prevents municipalities from treating food trucks differently from brick-and-mortar restaurants. "The Food Truck Freedom Act says you can't differentiate between a restaurant on wheels or brick and mortar," Miss Hilton said, and staff therefore removed provisions that would have…
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