Cornelius does not have designated food truck zones, but mobile vendors frequently operate at Birkdale Village, Jetton Park events, and private commercial lots with owner permission. Operation on public streets requires special event permit. Town parks require park-use permit.
Public right-of-way vending is generally prohibited absent a special event permit from the Town Manager. Vending at town parks (Jetton, Ramsey Creek, Robbins) requires park facility reservation. Birkdale Village as private property governs its own vendor arrangements. Farmers markets and town events often feature food trucks with event permits.
Unpermitted public vending: $100-$500 plus immediate shutdown. Park vending without permit: $150.
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