Matthews permits mobile food vendors under UDO Section 5.3 with zoning permits, Mecklenburg County Health Department permits, and NC privilege license. Operations restricted to commercial and industrial zones; no overnight parking.
Mobile food unit operators in Matthews must obtain: a Matthews Zoning Permit from Planning and Development (typically 50-100 dollars annually); a Mecklenburg County Environmental Health Mobile Food Unit permit (approximately 200 dollars) with annual inspection under NC Food Code 15A NCAC 18A .2600; a NC Department of Revenue sales tax certificate; and a commissary agreement with an approved commercial kitchen. Operations are restricted to B-1, B-2, and I-1 zones and must be on private property with written owner consent. Maximum 4-hour stay at any single location. Residential zones prohibited except for catered private events. Special event permits required for festivals and block parties. Trucks must be removed from sites nightly; no overnight storage on commercial lots.
Operating without permits subject to civil penalties up to 500 dollars per day. Health code violations may result in permit suspension or revocation by Mecklenburg County. Unlicensed sales tax collection referred to NCDOR.
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