Lewisville requires mobile food vendors to obtain a mobile food vendor permit from the city under Code of Ordinances Chapter 22 (Businesses) and a health permit from the Denton County Health Department. Permit applications require proof of liability insurance, a current Texas sales tax permit, vehicle registration, and a valid county health permit. Food trucks must comply with Chapter 114 (Unified Development Code) zoning provisions and may operate on commercially zoned private property with written property owner consent. Operations on residentially zoned property are limited to special events with temporary use permits. All vendors must also comply with the Texas Food Establishment Rules (25 TAC Chapter 228) for food safety and equipment standards.
Mobile food vendors operating in Lewisville must obtain a city mobile food vendor permit under Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances. The permit application requires proof of a valid Denton County Health Department food establishment permit, liability insurance, a current Texas sales tax permit, and vehicle registration. Food trucks operating on private property must have written permission from the property owner and comply with zoning requirements in Chapter 114. Operations on commercially zoned property are generally permitted. Food trucks on residentially zoned property are limited to special events with temporary use permits. All mobile food vendors must comply with the Texas Food Establishment Rules (25 TAC Chapter 228) for food safety, sanitation, and equipment standards. Vehicles must have adequate potable water supply, wastewater containment, handwashing facilities, and fire suppression equipment appropriate to the cooking method. Food trucks must maintain a minimum distance from the entrance of brick-and-mortar restaurants as specified in the permit conditions. Operating hours and noise levels must comply with applicable city ordinances. Contact the Lewisville Development Services Department at (972) 219-3430 for permit applications and the Denton County Health Department at (940) 349-2900 for health permits.
Operating a food truck without a valid city permit or health permit is a misdemeanor offense with fines up to $500 per day. Health code violations identified by Denton County inspectors may result in suspension of the health permit and immediate cessation of operations. Operating in a prohibited zoning district may result in a code enforcement citation.
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