[Ord. No. 4525, 2-18-2019]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated
A base of operations for all mobile food units, pushcarts
and catering business. Each vehicle is required to operate from an
approved commissary. Each vehicle must report daily to the commissary
for food preparation, supplies, cleaning and servicing operations.
A mobile food vehicle.
A food establishment that is located upon a vehicle, or which
is pulled by a vehicle, where food or beverage is cooked, prepared
and served for individual portion service, such as a mobile food kitchen;
provided, however, that a mobile food vehicle shall not be considered
a food service establishment.
[Ord. No. 4525, 2-18-2019]
A.
Annual operating permit, event permits, parking and storage permit
for Berkeley owned businesses — one hundred dollars ($100.00)
per year, shall be issued by the Finance Director in "C-2," "C-3,"
"M-1," and Park Districts.
B.
A special use permit will be issued by the City Council for outside
vendors to operate in City parks during special events. The fee is
fifty dollars ($50.00) for each park event (Park District).
C.
Commissary permit from Saint Louis County.
D.
Saint Louis County food service permit.
[Ord. No. 4525, 2-18-2019]
Miscellaneous business license is required from the Finance
Director and shall be renewed each December 31st.
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A.
No parking mobile food trucks in residential districts.
B.
Trucks may operate within the boundaries of Berkeley.
C.
Truck may not sell food products from truck on parking permit holder
business lot.
D.
Truck shall not leak oil or grease on parking lot or paved surfaces.
E.
Operating without a Berkeley permit/license.
[Ord. No. 4525, 2-18-2019]
A.
Annual permit, event permits, parking and storage permit for Berkeley
owned businesses — one hundred dollars ($100.00) per year, shall
be issued by the Finance Director in "C-2," "C-3," "M-1," and Park
Districts.
B.
No parking in residential districts.
C.
Trucks may operate within incorporated boundaries of the City of
Berkeley.
D.
Truck may not sell food products from truck on parking permit holder
business lot.
E.
Annual fire inspection is required — calculating and storing
propane on food truck — Annual fee is seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
F.
Annual inspection from Missouri Propane Safety Commission.
G.
Vendors are required to keep gas or fuels separated from the cooking
and serving area and install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
H.
A special use permit will be issued by the City Council for outside
vendors to operate in City parks during special events. The fee is
fifty dollars ($50.00) for each park event.
I.
Hand sink — A sink dedicated for hand washing only.
J.
3-Compartment sink — a place to wash, rinse, and sanitize any
equipment or utensils used in preparing food.
K.
Hot And Cold Running Water Under Pressure. A plumbing system must
be in place to provide hot and cold running water on demand during
peak food service times. This will require a hot and cold running
water on demand during peak food service times. This will required
a hot water heater and a pump to force water through both hot and
cold-water lines.
L.
Smooth, Easily Cleanable, And Non-Absorbent Surfaces. The floors,
walls, and ceiling of these mobile food trucks must be smooth, easily
cleanable, and non-absorbent. This will make for easy clean-up and
add to the dexterity of the truck.
M.
Pest Prevention. Mobile food trucks must be constructed in a way
to restrict the presence of insects and rodents. This means that windows
must be either glass or screened to prevent any flying insects from
entering. If no screened windows are available, "air curtains" provided
by fans may be allowed instead.
N.
Potable Water Source And Potable Water Hose. Adequate backflow prevention
device may be required if the mobile food truck is directly connected
to an approved potable water source.
O.
Owner's parking lot shall be maintained and free from oil and debris.
P.
Mobile food permits are valid for twelve (12) months or pro-rated
at the time of issuance.
Q.
This does not include portable or push food carts or food wagons.
R.
Standard food truck shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet long, ninety
(90) inches wide, and ninety (90) inches interior ceiling height.
[Ord. No. 4525, 2-18-2019]
A.
A person commits an offense under this Article if that person owns
or operates a mobile food truck in the City without a valid permit
shall be issued a summons by the Berkeley Police Department to appear
in Municipal Court.
B.
Violation of any Section of this Article shall constitute an offense resulting in permit revocation in accordance with Section 400.1270, Revocation Procedures.
C.
Violation of the terms and conditions of a mobile vending permit
under this Article shall be punishable by a fine. The civil fine for
each violation of this Article shall be set by a court of competence
jurisdiction. For each day any violation of this Article occurs it
shall constitute a separate offense and is separately punishable.
[Ord. No. 4525, 2-18-2019]
A.
The Director of Public Works is authorized to suspend or revoke a
mobile food truck permit issued under the provisions of this Chapter
wherever the permit is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied, or where it is determined that the vehicle,
mobile unit, or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the provisions of this Article. In addition,
if any violations have been committed and not corrected within the
time specified, the Director shall begin the procedures to revoke
the mobile vending permit in accordance with the following:
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A permit to operate a mobile food vehicle/truck is non-transferable
to another owner, operator, or unit.
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This Article shall become effective thirty (30) days after it
passage.
