Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Ascension Parish, LA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
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Food Truck Permits
Food trucks and trailers operating in unincorporated Ascension Parish, on private property, parish land or in the public right-of-way, must hold a parish food truck and trailer vendor's license under section 13-205, unless a City of Gonzales license already covers the operator.
Ascension Parish Food Truck License
Some RestrictionsAscension Parish Code § 13-205
(a)A food truck and trailer vendor's license shall be required to conduct business within the Parish of Ascension on private property, parish-owned property or within the public rights-of-way, unless exempt by the Ascension Parish Unified Land Development Code. ... (b)A food truck and trailer vendor's license that is issued by the City of Gonzales shall satisfy this requirement.
Vending Zones
Food trucks in unincorporated Ascension Parish may only park in zoning districts listed as allowable on the Unified Land Development Code's use matrix, and section 13-207 bars them outright from vacant or abandoned lots.
Ascension Parish Food Truck Zoning Rules
Some RestrictionsAscension Parish Code § 13-207
(a)Unless otherwise exempt, a food truck and trailer vendor shall only operate in allowable zoning districts as indicated on the use matrix in appendix I of the Ascension Parish Unified Land Development Code. ... (c)Food truck and trailer vendors shall not conduct business on a vacant or abandoned lot.
Sidewalk & Mobile Vending
Food trucks working the public right-of-way in unincorporated Ascension Parish must carry $1 million in liability insurance, stay within strict size and distance limits from schools, intersections and bus stops, and operate only between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Ascension Parish Food Truck Right-of-Way Rules
Some RestrictionsAscension Parish Code § 13-208
Food truck and trailer vendors shall comply with all of the following when operating within the public right-of-way: (1)Maintain a liability insurance policy of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) that names the Parish of Ascension as an additional insured;(2)The food truck and trailer, including all attachments and accessories, shall not occupy an area in excess of one hundred two (10...
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