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Carefully review the city code standards for a Mobile Food Vendors in Code Section 11- 2-23. Prior to submitting an application for a mo- bile food vendor, schedule a pre-application meeting with planning staff by calling 406- 863-2410. Planning staff can walk you through the application requirements and review process. Once the city receives a complete applica- tion with all the required submittals, includ- ing the required application fee (typically $375 for a one year commercial permit), proof of insurance, county health depart- ment, and fire marshal approval, city staff will review the permit application for compli- ance with the code and, if satisfied, will is- sue a permit within two weeks. Permits can be renewed at half the original rate if all conditions are complied with. If a permit renewal is denied due to non- compliance with conditions of approval, a vendor may appeal that denial before the City Council. A hearing before the city coun- cil shall be scheduled and an additional fee charged. The decision of the council shall be final. Mobile Food Vendor Permits City of Whitefish PO Box 158 Whitefish, MT 59937 C i t y o f W h i t e f i s h Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] A mobile food vendor is a self- contained unit or food cart located on private commercial property selling food to the public. Current- ly food vendors are not permitted on public property with the excep- tion of special events like the Farmer’s Market. A food vendor is required to obtain the permis- sion of the private property owner, a food vendor permit from the city, and a business registration prior to starting the business. A vendor is defined as a commercial use located within a temporary or semi- permanent building or structure, trailer, or cart. A food vendor permit is not required to operate at 38 Central, the Farmers’ Market, the various summertime art festi- vals or other special events held through- out the year, however, other permissions are required. A caterer serving food at a private func- tion is not subject to the food vendor per- mitting requirements, but is required to have a city business registration if busi- ness is being conducted in the city limits. Food prepping at a home residence re- quires a Home Occupation business reg- W h a t i s a v e n d o r ? C i t y R e v i e w f o r F o o d V e n d o r P e r m i t s : ---PAGE BREAK--- √ The method of electricity shall meet the requirements of Section 11-3-23(B)(7). Check with the building department, as this may require an electrical permit. √ Provisions for water and sewer shall comply with the requirements of Section 11-3-23(B)(5) and √ A five-pound ABC Fire Extinguisher is required if a heating or cooking appli- ance is used. √ Vendor must have an operational pro- pane gas detector located inside if using propane. Signage √ Signs must be attached to the surface of the truck or cart, unlit, and temporary banners or flags are not permitted. √ No sidewalk A’ frame signs are permit- ted unless in the WB-3 zoning district downtown. Other Permits and Licenses Required √ City of Whitefish Business License √ Payment of Whitefish Resort Tax √ Flathead County Food Service Permit, along with all applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding food handling and preparation—including all requirements for mobile vendors √ City of Whitefish Electrical Permit, if needed Other Requirements √ Proof of an insurance policy, issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the state for: • Public liability insurance in an amount of not less than $500,000 for injuries, including those resulting in death, resulting from any one oc- currence, and on account of any one accident; and • Property damage insurance in an amount of not less than $25,000 for damages on account of any one ac- cident or occurrence Location √ Permitted only in the WB-1, WB-2, WB -3 zoning districts √ Located wholly on private property √ Permission from the property owner is required and permission for restroom use nearby for vendor employees Site Standards √ Sales facility shall meet the underlying zoning setbacks, as well as those in Section 11-3-23(B)(3) and (B)(10) √ Site layout needs to consider customer queuing, parking locations/layout and traffic circulation, if necessary √ No drive-thru facilities √ A trash receptacle shall be provided for customers and shall be emptied daily. √ The site shall be free of trash/litter and shall be cleaned at the end of each business day Sales Facility √ Facility shall be portable. This standard is met if set-up and tear-down time does not exceed 30 minutes. √ The sales facility shall always be at- tended and shall be removed from the site at the end of each shift. √ Vendor must have building/cart physi- cally inspected and approved by the City of Whitefish Building Official and/ or Fire Marshal for health and safety prior to the start of business. C i t y o f W h i t e f i s h 418 E 2nd Street PO Box 158 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] S t a n d a r d s f o r M o b i l e F o o d V e n d o r P e r m i t s