Fitchburg vs Madison
How do food truck permits rules compare between Fitchburg, WI and Madison, WI?
Fitchburg, WI
Dane County
No data available yet for Fitchburg.
Madison, WI
Dane County
Madison issues mobile vending licenses through the Clerk's Office under MGO 9.13. Annual fee ~$500-$1,000. Also requires WI DATCP Mobile Restaurant license. Sidewalk and street vending zones regulated.
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| Fact | Fitchburg | Madison |
|---|---|---|
| City License | - | MGO 9.13 Mobile Vending |
| Annual Fee | - | ~$500-$1,000 |
| State License | - | WI DATCP ATCP 75 |
| Inspection | - | Public Health Madison Dane |
| Commissary | - | Daily return required |
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Fitchburg FAQ
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Madison FAQ
Can I park my food truck anywhere?
No. Vending requires a site allocation from the city. Private property vending requires property owner permission plus vending license; some zoning districts restrict mobile vending.
Are there farmers' market exemptions?
Vendors at the Dane County Farmers' Market (Capitol Square) operate under the market's state license; individual city vending licenses may not be required during market hours.
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