Food trucks in Mountain View need a Santa Clara County Environmental Health Mobile Food Facility permit plus a city business license. SB 946 limits the city's ability to restrict sidewalk vending locations.
Mountain View food truck and mobile food facility operators must hold a valid Santa Clara County Environmental Health Mobile Food Facility Permit, pass annual commissary inspections, and carry a city Business License. Trucks must park in permitted locations and may not block sidewalks, bike lanes, or fire access. California Health and Safety Code Section 114315 requires trucks to return to an approved commissary daily for water refill, waste disposal, and food prep. Senate Bill 946 (the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act) restricts city authority over sidewalk food vendors but does not preempt zoning rules for vehicle-based vendors. Food trucks at private commercial sites require property owner permission and must comply with host site parking requirements. Operating within 100 feet of a school during school hours requires special authorization.
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