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Council weighs loosening mobile‑food rules for residential events and downtown food‑truck parks
Summary
Planning staff presented draft ordinance updates to align with state rules and give mobile‑food vendors more access to parks and events. Council debated allowing mobile food units in residential areas (proposal: 6 hours up to 3 times/year per property), separation distances downtown and creation of food‑truck parks; staff will refine language and consult vendors.
Council on March 17 considered updates to the zoning ordinance governing mobile food units to align with state permitting changes and to expand opportunities for vendors while addressing neighborhood concerns.
Planning director Aaron Venoy said the state will require mobile‑food operators to obtain state permits rather than local permits, which prompted the city to revise local zoning. Staff floated options to allow mobile food units…
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