Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors in Sussex County, DE (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Sussex County, Delaware.
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Food Truck Permits
A mobile food truck operating in Sussex County's B-1 Neighborhood Business District needs the Director of Planning and Zoning's approval under § 115-69A(25): a $100 application, proof of a current Delaware business license, and a Sussex County Vendor Stand sticker displayed on the truck. Approval is good for one year before it must be renewed.
Sussex County Food Truck Vendor Stand Permit
Some Restrictions§ 115-69A(25)
Such temporary removable vendor stands must comply with all of the following requirements: ... The owner of a proposed temporary removable stand shall present the Director of Planning and Zoning with written approval of the existence and location of the stand by the property owner and a drawing showing the location of the stand upon the property. Upon presentation of this information, the Direc...
Vending Zones
Sussex County only lets food trucks and similar vendor stands operate by right in business districts like B-1, and only from March 15 through November 15, one stand per parcel, under § 115-69A(25). A stand that falls outside those parameters, wrong zone, wrong season, or a second stand on the same lot, needs a Board of Adjustment special use exception under § 115-72C instead.
Sussex County Food Truck Zoning and Season Limits
Some Restrictions§ 115-69A(25); § 115-72C
Temporary removable vendor stands, including but not limited to food trucks and similar vehicles or trailers, located on the premises between March 15 and November 15 for the sale of food, agricultural products or other food-related goods. ... There shall be no more than one temporary removable vendor stand on a parcel at any one time. ... Any temporary removable vendor stand for the sale of fo...
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