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Planning commission approves permit for two food trucks at 61 West 16th Street amid concerns about clustering
Summary
The City of Merced Planning Commission on Dec. 17 approved a conditional use permit to allow two food trucks at 61 West 16th Street, imposing operational conditions and directing staff to map existing and approved food truck plazas after a commissioner raised concerns about saturation on the 16th Street corridor.
The City of Merced Planning Commission voted 4–1 on Dec. 17 to approve conditional use permit 25-0017 and environmental review 25-0039 to allow two food trucks to operate at 61 West 16th Street, with a set of staff-recommended operating and safety conditions.
Assistant planner Matt Livingston outlined the proposal and the conditions the commission would attach if it approved the permit, including limits on hours (7 a.m.–9 p.m.), a prohibition on temporary signage and alcohol sales, required trash receptacles, indoor restroom access for employees and compliance with county…
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