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Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Farmington Hills, MI (2026)

2 verified food trucks & mobile vendors rules for Farmington Hills, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Food Truck Permits

Operating a food truck in Farmington Hills requires (1) a Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Mobile Food Establishment or Special Transitory Food Unit (STFU) license under the Michigan Food Law of 2000 (Act 92 of 2000, MCL 289.1101 et seq.), administered locally by the Oakland County Health Division (248-858-1280); (2) compliance with the City's Special Event / Temporary Outdoor Sales process under Code Sec. 22-119 when operating at an event or on private property; and (3) Oakland County Health Division inspection / health permit. State law (MCL 289.4101) preempts local food-establishment licensing, but local zoning, special-event, and fire-safety rules remain enforceable.

Farmington Hills Food Truck Permits

Some Restrictions

Vending Zones

Farmington Hills does not designate dedicated food-truck vending zones. Food trucks may operate from private property with the owner's written consent (subject to Chapter 34 zoning), at a permitted special event under Code Sec. 22-119, and on City-owned property only with City approval. Operation from any public right-of-way, City street, sidewalk, or required buffer is prohibited under Chapter 26 (Streets) and the City's special-event-permit framework. State licensing (MDARD MFE or STFU) is required for the unit, and Oakland County Health Division inspection / notification applies.

Farmington Hills Food Truck Vending Locations

Some Restrictions

Looking for Oakland County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Farmington Hills city rules.

Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Oakland County