Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Dayton, OH (2026)

Dayton R.C.G.O. § 150.430.2(L)(1)-(4) (Zoning Code)

(L) Food Trucks... (1) All food trucks intending to operate on a permanent or semi-permanent basis, which shall mean more than three (3) consecutive days at any one location shall apply for a Zoning Certificate annually. (2) All food trucks shall operate on an approved parking surface... (4) ...food trucks operating longer than three (3) consecutive days at any one location shall use an electri...

Dayton R.C.G.O. § 112.104

(A)No person shall provide food, beverage, or merchandise vending services from a motor vehicle without obtaining a permit pursuant to this section.(B)The Department of Public Works shall promulgate rules and regulations under which a permit may be granted to provide vending services in a mobile food truck sales zone.(C)A mobile food truck vendor may apply for a mobile food truck vending permit...

Dayton R.C.G.O. § 112.105(A), (B)(6)-(7)

(A)The prohibitions in subsection (B) of this section shall apply to vending from motor vehicles on all streets and alleys within the city.(B)No vendor vending from a motor vehicle shall:...(6)Sell or offer for sale any ice cream, popsicles, ice sherbets, prepared ice cream drinks, frozen desserts, and other similar products on any public street, sidewalk or public area in the city, except betw...