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Steps for Food Truck Approval

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Food truck vendors operating in the city of York must comply with the Mobile Vendor Policy. The policy requires a mobile vendor permit and outlines parking and operational rules. 

Food truck vendors apply for a Mobile Vendor permit. The permit requires mobile vendors to provide evidence of liability insurance and Nebraska sales tax registration. Food truck vendors will also provide proof of their Temporary Food Establishment Permit or Mobile Unit Permit from the state of Nebraska. The new form is available on the city website in the Forms section. Forms can be emailed. Payments can be made over the phone or in person. 

Exceptions

Farmer's Market - Nonprofit & Religions Organizations - Vendors under a Special Event permit - Vendors on private property not selling to the public - other governments.

If you will be operating within a city park, use Parks and Recreation form  

If you're organizing a food truck event, like a food truck fundraiser, use the Special Event form. 
 

LOCATION SPECIFICS:

City Street or City Parking Lot:

Any food truck wishing to park on a city street or city parking lot must follow parking restrictions for mobile vendors. If a vendor will be taking up any more than a couple of spaces for more than 8 hours, the vendor must apply for a right of way permit.  Food trucks cannot block sidewalks or obstruct traffic or traffic safety. 

Private Parking Lots:

If you wish to locate in a private parking lot, be sure to get permission from the owner.

In City Parks:

Food trucks wishing to locate in city parks, use the York Parks and Recreation food truck form.

Holthus Convention Center:

Food trucks wishing to locate in the Holthus Convention Center or the Holthus Convention Center parking lots, contact the Holthus Convention Center Director.