Food Trucks

Type 1: Time-limited Zone

Type 1, or Time-limited zone is a specific area that works on a first-come first-served basis within the allowed hours, but not exceding 6 hours in a 12-hour period or selling food between 1:00AM – 6:00AM.

Type 1 Map

Type 2: Density-limited Zone

Type 2, or Density-limited zone is an area exclusively for food peddler vehicle operation by permit only.

The maximum number of food peddler vehicles allowed on this zone is determined for that specific block based upon density and traffic safety, as determined by the common council in consultation with the department of public works and the police department.

If you wish to operate in this zone, you need to apply for a parking permit through the License Division. In the first year this ordinance is in effect, applications cannot be filed later than July 1, 2023, and no later than March 1 of each year thereafter. Parking spots are assigned by seniority in the following order:

• Number of years the unit has operated in the zone based on past itineraries. 

• Additional Points. If your unit meets all of the following: 12 feet or less in length, 11 feet or less in height, and 7 feet or less in width, including wheels and all extensions, counter space, foldouts, awnings, or other contrivances attached to the main body of the food peddler vehicle; then one year of seniority will be added.

If more than one food peddler has the same number of years of seniority, this tie will be broken using the following criteria considered in order:

• Whichever food peddler has been licensed by the City the longest.

• Whichever food peddler’s average food establishment grade is higher, as determined by the health department.

• Whichever applicant has received the fewest warning letters, and/or suspensions by the city for offenses relating to the operation of food peddler vehicles.

• A game of chance administered by the license division.

Type 2 Map