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Long County adopts food-truck ordinance limiting vendors to recreation property; sets fee and short-term permit rules
Summary
After two readings, the Long County Board adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01 to regulate mobile food vendors on county-owned recreation property, establishing permits, safety requirements, a $50 daily fee, a three-day maximum per vendor and a three-vendor cap at a time.
The Long County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01 to establish permit and operational rules for mobile food vendors on county-owned property at the recreation department.
County Manager Shane Richardson summarized the ordinance in its second reading, saying the policy allows food trucks on county recreation property only, requires business licenses and health compliance, and sets operational limits to avoid disrupting recreation activities. The ordinance permits up to three food trucks at a time, uses a first-come, first-served scheduling system with a three-day maximum per vendor, and establishes a $50 daily permit fee; exceptions can be made for special events.
Vice Chairman Gerald Blocker requested that applicants provide a sign-in sheet including residency or land-ownership information so staff can identify whether vendors are from Long County. On the second reading the board voted to adopt the ordinance; the motion to approve passed during the March 26 meeting.
Why it matters: The ordinance is designed to expand concession options at county recreation facilities while setting limits intended to balance vendor opportunity with park programming and safety. The new rules will become effective on adoption and can be amended after implementation if needed.
What’s next: County staff will implement the permit process, collect the daily fee as prescribed by the ordinance and track operations for potential future adjustments.
