5.30.030 General regulations.
A mobile food unit permit shall be required except when associated with a City-sponsored special event. The following requirements shall apply:
(1) A mobile food vendor or his/her designee shall fill out a complete application by providing, at minimum, the following information:
(a) A photograph of the vending unit, proposed signs, and any equipment.
(b) A site plan, a simple sketch of the site layout, depicting the location of the vending unit on the property on which food will be offered for sale and the location of parking, tables, tents, signage and canopies.
(c) Provide a complete “Property Owner Consent” form signed by the owner(s) of the private property or designated property manager that addresses the following:
(i) The property owner shall be responsible for the mobile food unit’s compliance with the provisions of this chapter with respect to the mobile food unit’s operation on the owner’s property.
(ii) A complete “Use of Restroom Agreement” form and a map showing the location of the restrooms in relation to the mobile food unit.
(d) Occupied mobile food units shall provide copies from all necessary licenses or permits issued by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). L&I inspection and seal of approval must be obtained and properly affixed to the outside of the vehicle prior to operation.
(e) Copies of all the necessary license or permits issued by the Public Health – Seattle and King County, verifying that the mobile food unit is in compliance with all associated rules and regulations.
(f) The proposed hours of operation.
(2) Tables/Tents/Canopies.
(a) The arrangement of tents/canopies shall meet all building and fire code requirements.
(b) One portable pop-up tent or umbrella that does not exceed 10 feet by 12 feet in size, or up to three tables with beach type umbrellas, may be used for cover for patrons. Cooking shall not take place under any tents. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanks shall not be located under any tents. Umbrellas and canopies must be removed at the end of each day.
(3) Grease and Wastewater.
(a) A grease trap shall be installed and maintained on all mobile food preparation vehicles.
(b) Grease and wastewater shall be properly disposed of per adopted State and local health regulations.
(4) Trash. All exterior trash receptacles not intended for customer use shall be screened from the public view and securely covered.
(5) Fire Marshal Review. The Fire Marshal review and approval is required when LGP, charcoal, wood, or oil frying equipment is used.
(6) Signs. Signs associated with a mobile food unit shall comply with Chapter 18.55 CMC. (Ord. 05-19 § 1 (Exh. A))