Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Burbank, CA (2026)
2 verified food trucks & mobile vendors rules for Burbank, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Food Truck Permits
Food trucks operating in Burbank require a CA mobile food facility permit from the LA County Department of Public Health, a CA seller's permit, and a Burbank business license. Health department inspections required. Commissary agreement mandatory per CalCode.
Burbank Food Truck Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsCalifornia SB 972 (2022) — Compact Mobile Food Operation Permitting (Cal. Health and Safety Code Ch. 11.7)
This bill would define 'compact mobile food operation' as a mobile food facility that operates from an individual or from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance. The bill would require compact food operations to conduct only limited food preparation. ... This bill would require a compact mobile food operation to meet the applicable...
Vending Zones
Food truck vending locations are regulated by Burbank zoning and right-of-way rules. Vendors must comply with location restrictions including minimum distances from brick-and-mortar restaurants. Special event permits may be required.
Burbank Food Truck Vending Zone Rules
Some RestrictionsCalifornia SB 946 (2018) — Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (Government Code Sec. 51038)
51038. (a) A local authority may adopt a program to regulate sidewalk vendors in compliance with this section. (b) A local authority's sidewalk vending program shall comply with all of the following standards: (1) A local authority shall not require a sidewalk vendor to operate within specific parts of the public right-of-way, except when that restriction is directly related to objective health...
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Burbank city rules.
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