§ 30-1471. Vending from mobile food units.

(a)

Regulations, restrictions and prohibitions. Persons conducting business from a mobile food unit on private property may conduct such business only in compliance with the following:

(1)

They must have the written expressed consent of the owner to use the business property on which they propose to operate.

(2)

They must have a valid city business license unless otherwise exempted by city ordinance.

(3)

The business use must be a use that is otherwise allowed within the zoning district in which the vendor proposes to operate.

(4)

Vending on private property shall also comply with the requirements of Chapter 30, Article XXIV, Vending on Private Property.

Persons conducting business from a mobile food unit on private property shall not be permitted to operate in the following areas:

(5)

Within 15 feet of any street intersection or pedestrian crosswalk.

(6)

Within ten feet of any driveway.

(7)

Within 15 feet of another vending location assigned pursuant to article XXIII of this chapter to another vendor on a public sidewalk.

(8)

Within a minimum of nine feet of unobstructed pedestrian space.

(9)

Any area within 15 feet of a building exit, or in the case of a hotel or motel, within 50 feet of building entrances or exits.

(10)

Within 200 feet of a stationary business selling the same or similar products. This provision shall apply to vendor sites located near athletic and entertainment venues which have a seating capacity in excess of 3,500 persons, nor shall it apply to vendor sites where the stationary business and the mobile food unit(s) share a common ownership interest.

(b)

Any power sources must be depicted on the site plan and must meet all applicable electrical code standards.

(c)

Vending structures shall not be left unattended or stored at any time on the open vending site when vending is not taking place or during restricted hours of operation.

(d)

Hours of operation shall be 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

(e)

Amplified sound or sound equipment must comply with the City of Atlanta Noise Ordinance.

(f)

Any and all signage must comply with the City of Atlanta Sign Ordinance.

(g)

Mobile food unit vendors shall be allowed to vend from the multiple locations as indicated on the vending permit.

(Ord. No. 2011-37(11-O-0994), § 2, 9-15-11)