Alexandria food trucks need a Mobile Food Truck Permit (Title 9 Chapter 15). Operations limited to designated locations (e.g., 1700 block of King St adjacent to King Street Gardens, capacity 3 trucks), 7 AM-midnight, max 6 continuous hours per location.
To operate a food truck in Alexandria, vendors must obtain a Mobile Food Truck Permit under Title 9 Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances. A permitted truck may operate at designated locations between 7 AM and midnight daily for up to 6 continuous hours per stop. One designated location is the 1700 block of King Street adjacent to King Street Gardens with space for 3 food trucks. Trucks cannot be located in front of or within 20 feet of a commercial outdoor dining area (measured along the curb), within 10 feet of an intersection/crosswalk/driveway/bus stop/taxi stand/handicapped space, and must allow adequate clearance for pedestrian traffic as determined by the Director of T&ES.
Operating without a Mobile Food Truck Permit, or outside permitted locations/hours, violates Title 9 Chapter 15 and is enforced by the City.
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