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Council narrows food-truck ordinance to borough public spaces, approves several event permits

Columbia Borough Council · March 25, 2026
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Summary

After debate over fees, permit length and scope, council agreed to advertise a food-truck ordinance limited to 'Columbia Borough public space' and approved multiple special-event facility requests including a Riverfest watch party and a May 2 bicycle rodeo.

Council debated a proposed mobile food-vendor ordinance and directed staff to advertise it with a revision limiting its scope to Columbia Borough public spaces.

Council discussion covered the appropriate geographic scope (full borough vs. public spaces only), permit duration, fee amounts and who bears inspection responsibilities. A draft provision proposing a 30-day permit period drew questions: some…

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