2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Multnomah County, Oregon.
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Multnomah County food trucks must hold a Multnomah County Environmental Health Mobile Food Unit license (Class I-IV depending on menu complexity) under OAR 333-162 and MCC Chapter 25. Portland additionally requires a Revenue Division Business License and, for cart pods, zoning approval. Annual fees range from ~$140 to ~$600, and inspections are required before opening.
Portland City Code Chapter 33.242 designates food cart pods and single-cart locations by zone. Carts require a site with an approved plan showing restroom access within 200 feet and ADA compliance. Gresham restricts mobile vending to commercial zones only. Unincorporated Multnomah County permits food carts on private property with County Land Use approval in Commercial and Mixed-Use zones.
1 cities in Multnomah 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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