Food trucks need a Tri-County Health mobile food license, Aurora business license, and sales tax account; operation on private property requires owner permission.
Mobile food vendors in Aurora must obtain multiple approvals: (1) Colorado Retail Food License through Tri-County Health Department (or its successor agency), requiring commissary affiliation and inspection; (2) Aurora Business License from Tax and Licensing Division, approximately 60 dollars annual; (3) Aurora sales tax account and remittance; (4) Vehicle registration with current safety inspection. Operation on private property (parking lots, breweries, events) requires property owner's written permission. Fire permits apply for trucks with propane or grease-producing cooking. Trucks may not park overnight on public streets. Special event vendor permits are available through the Office of Special Events.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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