Canal Winchester requires mobile food vendors to obtain a mobile food service license from Fairfield County Health Department or Franklin County Public Health plus a city vendor permit. Operations on private property require property owner consent and zoning compliance.
Mobile food vendors operating in Canal Winchester must hold a current Mobile Food Service Operation license from Fairfield County Health Department or Franklin County Public Health depending on which county the vendor is licensed through (Canal Winchester spans both counties). These licenses are required under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3717. Vendors must also obtain a Canal Winchester vendor or peddler permit, pay the applicable fee, and provide proof of insurance. Operations on private property (business parking lots, special events) require the property owner's written permission and must comply with zoning use requirements. Food trucks in public right-of-way or parks require additional city approval. Temporary event licenses available for festivals.
No health license: operations shut down, 250 to 1,000 dollar fine plus county health penalties. No city permit: cease operations plus 100 to 500 dollar fine. Operating without property owner consent: trespass citation.
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