Broken Arrow, OK Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors: Sidewalk & Mobile Vending (2026)
Key Facts
- Service side
- Curb side only
- No obstruction
- Sidewalks/streets stay clear
- Surface required
- All-weather surface only
- Trash
- Customer receptacle required
- Cooking carts
- Fire extinguisher required
Summary
Broken Arrow street vending carts must serve customers only from the curb side, avoid blocking sidewalks, and sit entirely on an all-weather surface with a customer trash receptacle on hand.
No customer shall be served on the street side of the mobile unit. All service must be on the curb side when the mobile unit is on or abutting a public street;(8)All mobile vendors shall provide garbage receptacles for customer use;(9)No mobile vendor shall locate his or her vehicle or other conveyance in such a manner as to cause a traffic hazard;(10)At the conclusion of business activities at a given location the mobile vendor shall remove the vehicle, and shall clean all the public way surrounding his or her vehicle of all debris, trash and litter generated by the vendor's business activities;(11)All mobile vendors preparing food by cooking, frying or other means shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher as required by law;(12)Applicants for licenses issued pursuant to this chapter should be prepared to meet all additional requirements and conditions to operate in certain public areas of the city such as the Rose District of Main Street, Central Park, Special Events Park, property under the jurisdiction of the city parks department;(13)All electrical connections by mobile vendors shall fully comply with requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC);(14)All mobile vendors shall operate in compliance with all city, state and federal laws;(15)The food vending vehicle and any generator shall be parked entirely on an all-weather surface.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 7-12(k) sets operating standards for licensed mobile vendors, including carts: no customer may be served on the street side of the unit, service must be curb side whenever the cart is on or abutting a public street. Vendors cannot obstruct a sidewalk, street, alley, or public place, or cause crowds to congregate near the point of sale. Every cart and any generator must be parked entirely on an all-weather surface, though the parks department may allow temporary turf protection in lieu of paving for park or special-event permits. Vendors must also supply customer garbage receptacles, clean up debris at day's end, and carry a fire extinguisher if cooking or frying.
Violations & Fines
Violating a cart operating standard is a misdemeanor under § 7-12(o), punishable by a fine of up to $500.00, up to six months in city jail, or both, with each day of violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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