Food trucks in Livonia need a Wayne County mobile food license, a Michigan sales tax license, and a city transient merchant license. Operation is limited to private property with owner consent.
Mobile food vendors operating in Livonia must hold a Wayne County Health Department Mobile Food Service License, which covers food safety, water supply, and commissary requirements under the Michigan Food Law. Operators also need a Michigan sales tax license from the Department of Treasury and a city transient merchant or business license from the Livonia Clerk. Food trucks may generally operate only on private property with the written consent of the property owner, such as brewery parking lots, office park lunch programs, or special events. On-street vending in the public right-of-way is not permitted, and vendors may not set up in residential zones without event approval. Special events on public property require separate permits through the Livonia Community Resources Department. Compliance with fire safety standards, including fire extinguishers, propane certifications, and UL-300 compliant suppression systems for cooking, is inspected by the Livonia Fire Marshal before approval.
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