Oakdale City Zoning Code
§ 36-29.7 Operation of Sidewalk Mobile Food Vendors
Temporary Use Permit Required.
[Added 8-2-2021 by Ord. No. 1276]
It is unlawful for any mobile food vendor to operate unless the mobile food vendor has met the following conditions.
1.
Apply for and obtain an Annual Temporary Use Permit from the City in accordance with Sections 36-18.6 of the Municipal Code. Submittal requirements shall include the following:
a.
Completed City of Oakdale Temporary Use Permit Application Form.
b.
Proof of current vehicle registration and a copy of an applicable vehicle insurance policy.
c.
Applicable application fees.
d.
Provide the City a copy of the certification of completion of a County-approved food handler's course and copies of all required approvals from the County's Food Safety Program.
e.
Four photographs (showing different exterior views) of each pushcart.
f.
Provide the Director a copy of a valid Mobile Food Permit issued by the Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Health.
g.
A site plan illustrating the location of all existing buildings, structures, driveways, parking spaces, and improvements, and the proposed location or areas where the mobile food vending will occur, parking areas, seating areas, structures and improvements related to the vending activity, will be located upon the site.
2.
A description of the proposed location of the vending business and the length of time during which it is proposed that the business shall be conducted.
a.
In areas not zoned exclusively for residential use, all sidewalk vendors are prohibited from conducting sidewalk vending activities between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. daily.
b.
In areas zoned exclusively for residential use, roaming sidewalk vendors are prohibited from conducting sidewalk vending activities between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. daily.
3.
A brief description of the nature, character and quality of the food, beverages or goods to be sold.
a.
Sidewalk vendors shall not engage in any of the following activities;
4.
Sidewalk Vendors shall not exceed a total length of six feet, a total width of four feet, or a total height, including a roof, umbrella, or awning of eight feet.
5.
Sidewalk Vendors shall not impede or obstruct ingress to or egress from any private property or any structure, parking space or loading facility.
6.
Vending shall not cause vehicles to stop in traffic lanes or causing person to stand in traffic lanes or parking spaces.
7.
Stationary sidewalk vending is prohibited in the following areas:
a.
Any residential zone in the City.
b.
On any private property without the express written consent of the owner or lessees of the property.
c.
On any designated emergency vehicle access way.
d.
Within 12 inches of any curb face on all roads.
e.
Within 15 feet of any entrance or exit to a building, structure or facility.
f.
Within 50 feet of another sidewalk vendor;
h.
On any sidewalk where vending equipment and queuing patrons would restrict access requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
i.
Within 200 feet of a permitted farmer's market or special event during the operating hours of that farmers market or special event
8.
The following may constitute grounds for denial of a permit to operate:
a.
The vending operation or activity as proposed by the applicant does not comply with all applicable laws including, but not limited to, the applicable building, zoning, housing, fire, safety, and health regulations.
b.
Failure to obtain clearance from the Stanislaus County Environmental Health Departments.