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Madison vs Sun Prairie

How do food truck permits rules compare between Madison, WI and Sun Prairie, WI?

Madison, WI

Dane County

Some Restrictions

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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Sun Prairie, WI

Dane County

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Key Facts Comparison

FactMadisonSun Prairie
City LicenseMGO 9.13 Mobile Vending-
Annual Fee~$500-$1,000-
State LicenseWI DATCP ATCP 75-
InspectionPublic Health Madison Dane-
CommissaryDaily return required-

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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.

Sun Prairie FAQ

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