Yonkers's Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: The Rules That Matter

Yonkers maintains 114 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with food trucks & mobile vendors. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Yonkers falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Vending Zones

Yonkers restricts mobile vending from downtown streets with active metered parking, within 200 ft of a brick-and-mortar restaurant, and from most residential zones. Park vending requires Parks Department concession.

Key details: Restaurant Buffer: 200 feet. Residential: Prohibited. Parks: Concession contract. Downtown: Designated zones only.

Compared to other cities, Yonkers takes a harder line on vending zones. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

Food Truck Permits

Yonkers regulates mobile food vendors under Yonkers Code Chapter 50 (Peddling and Soliciting). Permits issued by the City Clerk plus Westchester County Health Department mobile food permit.

Key details: City License: Yonkers City Clerk. Health Permit: Westchester DOH. Insurance: Required, names city. Commissary: Required. Code: Yonkers Ch. 50.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Yonkers actively enforces its food truck permits requirements.

The Bottom Line

Yonkers is tougher than many cities when it comes to food trucks & mobile vendors. Out of the 2 rules covered here, 2 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Yonkers, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

Keep in mind that Yonkers can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.