Fort Myers, FL Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Allowed districts
- CG, CI, IL, IH only
- Spacing rule
- 300 ft from another food truck
- Size cap
- 400 sq. ft. maximum
- BTR fee
- $50 per truck (item 180)
- Never allowed
- public rights-of-way
Summary
Fort Myers requires county health department approval, a notarized property-owner letter, and a fire marshal inspection before the city will issue a business tax receipt for any food vending cart or truck.
1. Food vending carts and trucks not used in conjunction with a permitted temporary use or event. All food vending carts or trucks must be approved by the county health department. Approval by the county health department must be submitted to the director, as well as compliance with the following conditions, prior to issuance of an business tax receipt: a. Applicability. Food vending carts or trucks are permitted in the CG, CI, IL, and IH districts.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 60).
Full Breakdown
Under Land Development Code § 118.3.5.F.1, a food vending cart or truck not tied to a permitted temporary event must first be approved by the Lee County Health Department, submit a notarized letter from the property owner, and pass a fire marshal inspection before the city issues a business tax receipt. Carts and trucks are limited to the CG, CI, IL and IH districts, not residential areas or public rights-of-way, must sit at least 300 feet from another food truck, may not exceed 400 square feet, and the business tax receipt fee schedule sets the fee at $50 per truck (item 180). The community development director can revoke the license on 30 days' notice, or immediately for a health, safety or welfare violation.
Violations & Fines
Operating without county health department sign-off, a notarized owner letter, fire marshal inspection or business tax receipt violates § 118.3.5.F.1; the director may revoke the license for a code violation, with 30 days' notice or immediately for a health/safety issue.
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