Cedar Hill allows mobile food vendors in approved commercial zones with property owner consent; vending in residential streets and public ROW is generally prohibited.
Cedar Hill mobile food vendors must operate on private commercial property with the written consent of the property owner. Vending from public rights-of-way, residential streets, or city park areas is generally not allowed without an event permit. Approved areas include commercial parking lots in zoning districts that permit retail or restaurant uses (such as around Uptown Village at Cedar Hill, FM 1382, US 67 corridors, and Pleasant Run Road commercial nodes). Vendors must maintain clear distance from established restaurants where required, comply with setback rules from intersections, and avoid blocking ADA access or fire lanes. Special vending zones may be designated during city-sponsored events at Valley Ridge Park or downtown.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Cedar Hill code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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