HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-20-Resolutions 18-349_Food Truck Pilot ProgramTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 18-349
APPROVING THK FOOD TRUCK PILOT PROGRAM 2018-2019
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE,108'A
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State of Iowa,is a duly organized Municipal
Organization;AND,
WHEREAS,the City Council has identified as a priority the establishment of provisions and
policies for the operation of Food Trucks within the City of Waukee;AND,
WHEREAS,a Pilot Program has been developed and attached as Exhibit A for the operation of
Food Truck Units through December 31,2019,at which time the City Council will review and
assess the program for consideration of permanent requirements for mobile food units within
City of Waukee.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa on
this 20'"day of August,2018 that the Food Truck Pilot Program is approved.
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Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
Anna Bergman
R.Charles Bottenberg
Courtney Clarke
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
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NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
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EXHIBIT A
Food Truck Pilot Program 2018-2019
Purpose:The Waukee City Council has expressed a desire to allow for the operation of
mobile food units within the City of Waukee.The proposed Pilot Program will be enacted and
will run through December 31,2019 at which time,the program will be reviewed and assessed
for future consideration of permanent requirements for mobile food units within the City of
Waukee.
Definitions:
A.Mobile Food Unit:Any type of annually licensed food establishment that is a readily
moveable vehicle (on wheels),that is self-propelled (driven),or can be pulled or
pushed to a location and used for the vending of food or beverage items at a
stationary location to the public.
B.Mobile Food Vendor:A person engaged in the business of selling food or beverages
from a mobile food unit.
C.Push Cart:A non-self-propelled mobile food unit that is pushed or pulled by the
mobile food vendor to a location and serves a limited offering of food or beverage
items.
D.Approved Event or Special Event:A larger event,such as a farmers market,music
festival,or similar activity that has been approved by the City through a special
event permit (typically on public property),a temporary use permit (on private
property)or a block party.An approved event would also include events within the
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E.Catered Event:Any event where a business or entity has requested the mobile food
unit to provide food for a targeted audience and which the food is served to the
customers within a building,structure,or facility and not directly from the mobile
food unit,or where the business or entity requesting the service is paying for the
food in a single lump sum payment rather than individual patrons paying for their
food themselves.
F.State Licensing Level Classification:The iowa Department of Inspections and
Appeals has established classification levels for mobile food vendors that will be
referenced as a part of this program.The levels are as follows:
Class I:Non-refrigerated vending units that serve only intact,non-
potentially hazardous commercially prepackaged food and beverages.
Examples include chips,crackers,cookies,soda and sweets in
manufacturers packaging.
Class II:Refrigerated or hot vending units that serve potentially and non-
potentially hazardous commercially prepackaged foods from an approved
source.Examples include packaged sandwiches,ice cream bars,individually
wrapped and cooked hot dogs.No cooking is allowed as part of a Class II
unit.
Class iii:Units that serve potentially hazardous packaged food and
unpackaged foods with limited assembly.These units are limited to pre-
cooked foods from an approved source that may be reheated on the unit.
Examples include pushcart operations,packaged salads,hot dogs,shaved
ice.
Class IV:Units that serve potentially and non-potentially hazardous food
that are prepared,cooked,cooled or reheated,and assembled on the unit.
Examples include self-contained mobile food units,food trucks and any
units that are capable of preparing and producing food items from pre-
cooked and/or raw products to finished product for consumption.
Exempt Uses/Instances:
A.Catered Event on private property (graduation party,wedding reception,etc.)
B.Grilling and food preparation activities of brick and mortar establishments on the
establishments premises for immediate consumption by patrons or employees
C.Concession stands associated with sports or recreational venues
D.Mobile Food Vendors at the Waukee Downtown Farmers Market
E.Mobile Food Vendors at City of Waukee sponsored or promoted special events
F.Mobile Food Vendors as approved by the City of Waukee located at the Raccoon
River Valley Trailhead
General Regulations:
A.All mobile food units operating within the City of Waukee that are not exempt from
this Ordinance shall submit a Mobile Food Unit Permit Application on a form as
provided by the Development Services Department.In addition to the application,a
on December 31,2019.
B.Mobile Food Units shall be permitted to operate on private property within any
commercial or industrial zoned property or on public property as approved by the
City of Waukee.
C.Mobile Food Units shallbe located on a paved surface,unless approved as a partof
a Specia I Event.
D.Mobile Food Units shall be limited to a maximum of five (5)consecutive days in one
location.
E.Mobile Food Vendor shall make arrangements to have permanent restroom
facilities for employees within walking distance within adjacent buildings.
F.The location of a Mobile Food Unit shall be located in manner where it does not
take up required parking stalls required for the primary use of the property where
the Mobile Food Unit is located.
G.All Mobile Food Units utilizing deep fat fryers or open flame cooking shall be located
20 feet from any building unless an exemption is granted from the Waukee Fire
Department
H.All Mobile Food Units shall be located in such a manner so as to not create a safety
hazard,such as blocking emergency access to buildings and the site,obstructing
access to fire hydrants,impeding ingress and egress from a building,creating a
visual impediment for the motoring public at drive entrances,intersections
pedestrian crossings,or similar movement and access.
Violations:The operation of a Mobile Food Unit is a privilege.A Mobile Food Unit Permit may be
revoked or terminated at any time by order of the Administrative Official,Fire Chief,Police Chief,
Building Official or their designees if the Mobile Food Unit is deemed as being a life safety hazard
towards pedestrians,vehicles or property,or if the temporary use fails to comply with the terms of the
permit or other City Ordinances.