Palm Coast Council approves first reading of revised mobile‑food ordinance after hours, fencing and liability debate

Palm Coast City Council approved on first reading a revised ordinance intended to expand where and how mobile food dispensing vehicles can operate in the city, while adding safety and site‑review requirements.

The ordinance, presented by Michael Hansen of Community Development, allows mobile food dispensing vehicles as either principal uses (permanent food‑truck parks) or accessory uses on private sites when property owners apply through a modified site‑review process. Hansen said the state preempts licensing and food safety inspections but local regulation can control location, setbacks and site circulation. "State statute preempts us to, all the licensing for food truck operations, mobile food dispensing vehicles to the state," Hansen said, explaining the city will rely on state licensing for sanitation while enforcing local site…