Explanation
This ordinance suspends the application of Section 2151.16 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, as applied to Mobile Food Vendors in order to allow for the implementation of a Mobile Food Vending Pilot Program. This code provision currently prohibits individuals from engaging in commercial sales for more than 15 minutes in the street. This program will allow licensed mobile food vendors to legally sell from designated oversized parking metered spots which will be available on a first come first served basis. It also allows The the Director of Public Service to install Mobile Food Vending Permitted signs at appropriate spots without publishing requirements set forth in Sections 121.05 and 2015.04 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, during this pilot program.
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To suspend application of Section 2151.16 of the Columbus City Traffic Codes Parking Violations Code as applied to Mobile Food Vendors of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the Director of Public Safety to create and implement the Mobile Food Vending Pilot Program; to suspend the notice and filing requirements contained in sections 121.05 and 2015.04 of the Columbus City Codes to enable the Director of Public Service to immediately post signs to designate Mobile Food Vending permitted parking. (AMENDED BY ORD. 1537-2013 PASSED 6/17/2013)
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WHEREAS, Mobile Food Vending is a growing local industry; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive new code section is being developed to regulate Mobile Food Vendors; and
WHEREAS, undertaking a Mobile Food Vending Pilot Program will enable the City to receive constructive feedback from stakeholders, city staff, and local businesses in an effort to put forward the most reasonable and responsible Mobile Food Vending laws; and
WHEREAS, this Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to suspend the application of Section 2151.16 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, as applied to Mobile Food Vendors in order to allow for the implementation o...
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