Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Fulton County, GA (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Fulton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Food Truck Permits
A food truck in unincorporated Fulton County needs an administrative use permit that lasts 1 year, works only at the single approved site, and allows operation no more than 4 days per week, layered on top of Fulton County Board of Health and Tax Assessors requirements.
Fulton County Food Truck Permit Requirements
Significant RestrictionsFulton County Zoning Resolution § 19.3.3(1)
19.3.3(1) Food truck. As applicable, Food Trucks are subject to the requirements of the Fulton County Board of Health and/or Fulton County Departments, such as the Tax Assessors, etc... 3. The Food Truck use permit shall be valid for a period of 1-year after issuance and applicable to the approved site only. 4. The Food Truck use permit shall be limited to no more than 4 days per week (Monday-S...
Vending Zones
Unincorporated Fulton County confines food truck vending to the O-I, MIX, C-1, C-2, M-1A, M-1 and M-2 zoning districts, limits hours to 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and keeps trucks 200 feet from eating establishments and 100 feet from retail food stores.
Fulton County Food Truck Zoning and Hours
Some RestrictionsFulton County Zoning Resolution § 19.3.3(1)(A)
A. Required Districts: O-I, MIX, C-1, C-2, M-1A, M-1, M-2... 5. The hours of operation for Food Trucks shall be 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday through Saturday... 7. All Food Trucks shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any eating establishment and 100 feet from any retail store that sell food unless both the property owner(s)...and lea...
Sidewalk & Mobile Vending
In unincorporated Fulton County, selling from a table, cart or stand along a roadway requires an Administrative Permit under Zoning Resolution § 19.3.11(1). The county issues no more than two permits per year, each good for up to nine consecutive days, and only in C-1, C-2, M-1 and M-2 districts. Tents, tarps, vehicle sales and advertising signage are all barred outright.
Fulton County Roadside Vending Permit Rules
Significant RestrictionsFulton County Zoning Resolution § 19.3.11(1) (Roadside Vending)
19.3.11(1) Roadside Vending. A.Required Districts: C-1, C-2, M-1 and M-2 B.Standards:1.No more than two Administrative Permits shall be granted per year and no permit shall be effective for more than 9 consecutive days. An application for said permit shall be made no less than 14 days prior to the event. Said permit must be posted on site such that it is visible from the street.2.The hours of o...
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors by City in Fulton County
3 cities in Fulton 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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