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A step-by-step guide for the approval of Mobile Food Units, commonly referred to as food trucks.
Temporary Mobile Food Units must be licensed under a Special Events Permit.
Before a mobile food unit can be licensed, the host property must have legal approval to have it there.
1. Land Use is the responsibility of the Property Owner. 2. Unit Licensing is the responsibility of the Mobile Food Unit Owner.
I want to host mobile food units on my land. I need to start with Land Use Approval.
I have a mobile food unit. I need to find an approved site and get my unit licensed.
The property owner or "host site" must secure one of the following approvals:
The unit supports an existing primary business on the site. Handled via an Other Type 1 review.
The unit is the main use of the land, or there are multiple units. Handled via Site Design Review.
Once you have confirmed your location is on a property with Land Use approval, you can apply for unit approvals through business licensing.
Requirements for Submission:
Land Use must be established first. The City will not approve a unit without a verified, legal location to operate.
Search for a host site that already has approval, or partner with a property owner willing to apply for it.
Excellent! Gather all your submittal materials (Fire Approval and Clackamas County License) and apply for a Business License!
Contact the Community Development Department. We're here to help.
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Dan ZinderPlanning Manager