Chapter 17.92
DEVELOPMENT AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE FOOD VANS AND ESPRESSO STANDS
Sections:
17.92.020 Application process.
17.92.030 Application contents.
17.92.070 Restroom facilities.
17.92.080 Health department approval required.
17.92.100 Business license required.
17.92.110 Conditions for operation.
17.92.130 Cancellation of permit.
17.92.010 Permit required.
The CEDD may approve a temporary use permit for mobile food vans and espresso stands within the C-2, C-3, C-4, and C-L zones. The permit is valid for a period of six months. If an extension is requested, the CEDD shall review the operation and may renew the permit if no complaints, problems, or adverse impacts have been identified. Problems identified with the operation shall be corrected prior to review of the permit. (Ord. 3429 § 154, 2008).
17.92.020 Application process.
Application for a temporary use permit shall be processed and reviewed through the team development committee prior to the issuance of a permit. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.030 Application contents.
All applications shall include a detailed, scaled site plan indicating, at a minimum, the location of the mobile van or stand, the ingress/egress to the property, traffic pattern, etc., location of all utilities, solid waste facilities, signage, and landscaping. All required improvements to the property shall conform to the regulations and standards adopted by the city, including those identified herein. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.040 Size.
The maximum size for mobile vans and espresso stands, including accessory structures, shall not exceed 300 square feet. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.050 Setbacks.
Setbacks for mobile vans, stands and accessory canopies and facilities are as follows: front yard setbacks shall conform to setbacks of the zoning district in which the use is located. Side yard and rear yard setbacks shall be twenty feet from property lines or buildings located on the property. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.060 Service lanes.
Service lanes and vehicular stacking for each drive-up lane shall provide for a minimum of five cars and shall not conflict with the existing parking or traffic patterns on the property of adjacent street. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.070 Restroom facilities.
Restroom facilities to be used by the mobile food van or espresso stand employees shall be contained within the unit or located within 200 feet of the unit and within the same zoning district. If tables and chairs are provided for customer use, on-site restroom facilities shall be provided meeting the standards of the Skagit County health department, restrooms must be open at all times during operation of the van or stand. A letter from the property owner of the restroom facility shall be required with the application, and prior to issuance of the temporary permit. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.080 Health department approval required.
Skagit County health department approval and permit(s) for the operation of the van or stand and restroom facility shall be required with the application and prior to the issuance of the temporary permit. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.090 Building permit.
Any on-site construction shall be required to obtain a city of Mount Vernon building permit. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.100 Business license required.
A city of Mount Vernon business license shall be required prior to issuance of the temporary use permit. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.110 Conditions for operation.
All permits, on-site improvements and conditions of approvals shall be completed prior to operation of the mobile van or stand. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.120 Impact fees.
Impact fees for transportation and fire shall be assessed, based on the gross square footage of the mobile van or stand. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.130 Cancellation of permit.
Temporary use permits may be cancelled by CEDD at any time, if violations of the permits or any conditions occur. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).
17.92.140 Permit fee.
The fee for temporary use permits for mobile food vans and espresso stands are established at $100.00, with a renewal fee of $50.00. (Ord. 3015 § 6, 2000).