Springfield, OH Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Food Truck Permits (2026)

Chapter 776, enacted by Ordinance 20-29 on February 11, 2020, states in Section 776.01 that the Springfield City Commission found that food production and distribution from vehicles on public streets poses special dangers to public health, safety and welfare, and intends the chapter to give food truck operators clear rules preventing safety, traffic and health hazards. Section 776.02 defines a "Food Truck" as a vehicle or vehicle-and-trailer combination propelled by an engine and specifically designated or used for mobile food vending, and defines the "Mobile Food Service" or "Mobile Food Establishment License" as the license issued by the Clark County Combined Health District, or another Ohio health district with jurisdiction, authorizing food truck operation in Clark County.

Section 776.03 requires every food truck operating in Springfield to hold a current, valid license from that health district, to display the license clearly and conspicuously on the truck at all times of operation so Clark County Combined Health District and City officials can inspect it, and to keep it plainly visible to the public. The same section subjects all food trucks to inspection during operation by the Community Development Department for compliance with local and state code. Section 776.06 exempts operators working sanctioned special events under a valid event permit, and vendors invited onto private property by the owner or an authorized representative. Section 776.05 further limits food trucks to selling only food.