Food truck vending zones vary by Allegheny County municipality. Pittsburgh allows operation in commercial and industrial zones but restricts downtown and near brick-and-mortar restaurants. Many municipalities limit duration per site.
Pittsburgh Title II §235 designates vending zones with specific hours and setback requirements from established restaurants (typically 50 to 100 ft). Trucks cannot operate on sidewalks or in residential zones except special events. Most municipalities limit continuous operation at one site to 4 to 8 hours per day. Cranberry Township allows food trucks in commercial centers by permit. Many townships restrict to special events or require property owner consent for private lot operation. Smokestacks and grease traps must comply with ACHD Article III standards. No vending within 300 ft of schools during school hours in some municipalities.
Vending outside approved zones: 150 to 1,000 dollars. Exceeding time limits: 100 to 500 dollars. Repeat violators face permit revocation.
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