9.49.100 Facility standards.
A. Food vending facilities shall comply with standards established by the City Manager, as well as all applicable state and local health regulations. The City Manager may establish a list of food vending facilities that are permissible.
B. The following facility standards apply to the extent that they are consistent with applicable state law and to the nature of any given food vending facility.
C. All signage shall be properly-placed, well-designed and of high-quality, as set forth below:
1. Signage shall be proportional to the size of the cart and integrated with the overall design of the cart with respect to design, size and location.
2. The total area of all signs, including signs showing the name of the cart, advertising signs, menu and price lists, shall be kept to a minimum, however up to one-third of the front of a cart may be used to display the menu and price list.
3. Signs may not be moving or rotating, illuminated, or distracting in color, material, design or location.
4. Signs should be permanently attached to the interior or exterior of the cart. Signs may not project perpendicular to the walls of the cart, but must be affixed so that they lie flat against the cart.
5. All signage shall be produced to professional standards; handwritten and paper signs are not permitted.
6. Temporary signs are not permitted. No freestanding signs are permitted.
7. Any change to the approved signage other than modifying items on the menu must be submitted for approval, prior to installing the new signage.
8. Audio advertising by voice, electronic, or other means is prohibited.
D. Each food vending facility shall have a single waste receptacle with the capacity of at least 32 gallons available for use by customers at the exterior of the cart. The licensee shall arrange and pay for collection and disposal of the waste in a receptacle provided by the City, as determined by the City Manager. Alternatively, the City may elect to provide waste receptacles and charge licensees in the vicinity a fee for waste collection and disposal as part of the annual site allocation fee.
E. Storage of all materials, products, crates, and cartons must be accommodated inside of the cart, at all times.
F. Propane or other gas cylinders must be enclosed.
G. Tables, racks or sidewalk presentations are not allowed.
H. The owner of the facility is responsible for keeping the facility well-maintained, in good condition at all times, and completing all repairs and maintenance in a timely manner, but in any event no later than 15 days after written notice of the need for a repair under this ordinance. (Ord. 6702-NS § 1, 2002)