2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Franklin County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Franklin County food trucks need Mobile Food Service License from Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) at approximately 300 dollars annually. Columbus requires separate Mobile Food Vendor license at 350 dollars. Fire inspection required for propane units.
Franklin County food truck zones regulated by jurisdiction. Columbus permits vending in designated zones including Mobile Food Vending Pilot areas downtown. Minimum 150 ft from brick-and-mortar restaurants in some zones. Private property vending with owner consent generally permitted.
4 cities in Franklin 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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