Grove City requires a Mobile Food Vendor permit through the Service Department, plus a Franklin County Public Health mobile food service license (FCPH). Annual city permit fee is approximately $100. Vending on public right-of-way restricted to approved events.
Permit application at Grove City Service Complex requires proof of FCPH license, commissary agreement, Ohio Sales Tax vendor number, and $1M general liability insurance listing City as additional insured. Propane and generator inspections by Jackson Township Fire (which serves Grove City) required. Vending at Town Center events (Arts in the Alley, Wine and Arts Festival) coordinated through Parks Department. Ice cream trucks restricted to 10 AM-8 PM in residential areas (Chapter 721).
Vending without permit: $250 first offense, $500 repeat. Health code violation: FCPH can suspend license. Blocking ROW: $100 plus removal order.
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