Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in James City County, VA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated James City County, Virginia.
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Food Truck Permits
Operating a food truck in James City County requires an administrative permit from the zoning administrator under Sec. 24-49, not just a business license. Applicants must submit a Virginia Department of Health permit, fire department inspection sign-off, and the property owner's written consent, and the permit is valid for one year before renewal.
James City County Food Truck Permits
Some RestrictionsJames City County Code § 24-49(a)
(a)Administration. The operation of food trucks on appropriately zoned properties shall be permitted by administrative permit. Written application for a mobile food vendor permit shall be made to the zoning administrator or his designee. Such application shall be on forms provided by the county and shall be accompanied by the following:(1)A copy of a valid health permit from the Virginia Depart...
Vending Zones
James City County's zoning ordinance treats mobile food vending vehicles as a use listed by right in specific commercial and mixed-use districts, not a use allowed everywhere. Sec. 24-390's General Business District, B-1, use table lists 'mobile food vending vehicles in accordance with Section 24-49' as a permitted use, so trucks may vend in B-1 without a special use permit as long as they also meet Sec. 24-49's operating standards.
James City County Food Truck Zoning Districts
Some RestrictionsJames City County Code § 24-390
Use Category Use List Permitted Uses Specially Permitted Uses ... Mobile food vending vehicles in accordance with Section 24-49 P
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