Food Trucks

Food Truck Overview

The City of Tipp City permits food trucks to serve in our community provided the proprietor has obtained the appropriate permits and is in compliance with the associated regulations.

Food Truck Ordinances

Ordinance 9-19 and Ordinance 20-19 address the regulation and permitting of Food Trucks in order to maintain the health, safety and welfare of our citizens.

Food Truck Applications

Any entity intending to operate a Food Truck within the corporate limits of the city shall obtain:

  • A Food Truck Permit for each Food Truck unit prior to commencing operations.  This permit is required annually, and expires on December 31st.
  • A separate Food Truck Location Permit for each Food Truck location prior to operating at said location.  This permit is required for every time and every location you operate your Food Truck in Tipp City.

The Food Truck Permit ensures that the food truck has the necessary credentials to legally operate in the city, while the Food Truck Location Permit ensures that a property is appropriate for food truck operations, the property owner has granted permission to use their property, and the City has approved a safe location where the food truck will be set up on site. There are no fees associated with either Permit.

Food truck permits will expire on December 31st each year and must be renewed annually.

Food Truck - Permit Application

Food Truck - Location Application

  1. Where can I find a copy of the food truck ordinance?
  2. When do I need to register my food truck?
  3. Do I need special documentation at the time of application?
  4. How is my application approved?
  5. What is the cost associated?
  6. How long does my permit last?
  7. What does the inspection entail?
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Food Truck Policies

1.    Food trucks are not permitted in residential districts. (See Code Table 154.04-2: Principally Permitted Uses).
2.    No person may operate a food truck in the City of Tipp City without a food truck permit issued by the City.
3.    The food truck vendor must obtain expressed written consent of the property owner to operate a food truck on private property.
4.    The written consent must be kept in the food truck at all times that the food truck is on the property.
5.    Food trucks and vendor locations will be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
6.    The food truck vendor is responsible for the proper disposal of waste and trash associated with operation.
7.    Electric, gas, and water will be self-contained within the food truck.
8.    One Temporary Sidewalk Sign is permitted in accordance with Code § 154.11(K)(5).
9.    The zoning must be approved 48 hours prior to operation of the food truck.


TIPP CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCLAIMER REGARDING INSPECTIONS
At any time, the scheduled final inspection appointment for a mobile food-vending vehicle may be cancelled or postponed due to the operational requirements of Tipp City Fire and Emergency Services. The final inspection appointment will be re-scheduled at a suitable time.  Tipp City Fire and Emergency Services and the City of Tipp City will not be held responsible for alterations, modifications, or damage done to the mobile food-vending vehicle and its systems after permit issuance.


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