Fort Wayne restricts food truck vending on public streets and rights-of-way — street vending permits required and most downtown locations limited. Private property vending allowed with owner consent and zoning compliance. Parks require separate parks permit. Festival and event vending coordinated through event organizer.
Under Chapter 112 and UDO Chapter 157, food trucks may not sell on public rights-of-way without a street vending permit issued by the Board of Public Works. Most downtown streets and residential blocks are restricted. Designated food truck locations exist at Parkview Field pre-game events, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory plaza during select events, and Promenade Park. Private property vending is permitted with written owner consent, provided the parcel is zoned C1 or higher commercial. Recurring operation at a single site may trigger site plan review. Parks department permits are required for any public park — contact Fort Wayne Parks at 260-427-6000. Food truck festivals (Rib Fest, food truck rallies) are coordinated through the event organizer with umbrella permits.
Unauthorized street vending: 250-500 dollars plus removal. Parks vending without permit: 250 dollars.
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