Allen allows food trucks in commercial and industrial zoned properties with owner permission. Prohibited in residential zones except for private events. Watters Creek and The Village at Allen host regular food truck events.
Allen LDC defines mobile food vendors as accessory use in commercial districts. Site approval needed for recurring operations over 4 hours. Events exceeding 2 trucks may require special event permit. Construction sites may have on-site trucks for worker meals under temporary use. Residential vending generally limited to private parties.
Operating in wrong zone: 200-1,000 dollars, immediate shutdown. Special event without permit: up to 2,000 dollars.
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