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Newton adopts food-truck ordinance setting 7 a.m.–10 p.m. operating window

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

After input from downtown restaurants and a Planning Commission recommendation, Newton City Council adopted a Food Truck Ordinance that permits operations 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., retains a two-hour on-street parking limit, and directs staff to follow standards similar to other cities.

Newton City Council adopted a new food-truck ordinance on Feb. 16 that sets permitted operating hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and preserves a two-hour public on-street parking limit intended to protect downtown customer parking.

Planning Director Randy Williams told the council that staff revised a draft ordinance after outreach to downtown restaurants…

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