Cornelius requires food trucks to obtain a Mobile Food Vendor permit plus NC Department of Agriculture mobile food unit permit. Mecklenburg County Health Department inspection required. Operation in most zoning districts is limited; private property operation with owner consent is common.
Cornelius Land Development Code permits mobile food vendors on private commercial property with owner written consent. NC Department of Agriculture (NCDA) mobile food unit permit required annually. Mecklenburg County Health Department health inspection and permit required. Fire inspection for propane units. Cornelius business privilege license ($50-$200 depending on type).
Operating without permits: $250-$500 per day. Health violations: closure order. Zoning violation on public property: $100+ per day.
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