2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Denver County, Colorado.
Verified from official government sources
Denver food trucks need a Mobile Retail Food Establishment license from Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE), a Mobile Vendor Permit from Denver Excise and Licenses, a commissary agreement, vehicle inspection, and proof of sales/lodger's tax registration. Fees total roughly $600 to $900/year.
Denver regulates food truck vending locations through DRMC Chapter 32 and zoning code. Right-of-way vending requires a ROW Mobile Vendor permit and is limited to approved zones with minimum distance from restaurants. Private property vending allowed with owner consent in commercial/mixed-use zones.
1 cities in Denver County have their own food trucks & mobile vendors rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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