Mobile food trucks in St. Petersburg need a city permit under Section 16.50.440, plus a state DBPR mobile food dispensing vehicle license, and must follow location, hours, signage, and waste rules tied to a Class I, II, or III designation.
Section 16.50.440 of the city Land Development Regulations classifies mobile food vehicles into Class I (full mobile kitchens), Class II (canteen trucks with limited preparation), and Class III (ice cream and pre-packaged frozen products). Operators must obtain a city mobile food truck permit, a Business Tax Receipt, and the appropriate Florida DBPR Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle license. Trucks must keep trash receptacles, comply with city noise limits, and may not use open flame cooking outside the unit. Insurance, including general and commercial auto liability, is required at amounts set by the city. Class III ice cream trucks may operate from 7 a.m. to sunset citywide except downtown center districts.
Operating without a permit or in a prohibited zone can lead to fines, permit suspension, and seizure of equipment under Chapter 9.
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