Grove City restricts mobile food vending in the public right-of-way. Approved vending zones include private commercial lots with property-owner permission, Fryer Park, and Town Center during permitted events. Residential-zone vending limited to ice cream trucks with specific hours.
Town Center (Broadway/Park Street) vending requires Parks and Recreation event approval. Private-property vending is allowed with written property owner consent and all permits; no more than 2 trucks per site without a special event permit. Vending within 200 feet of a brick-and-mortar restaurant requires that restaurant's consent during the restaurant's hours. School zones are off-limits during school hours per Chapter 721.10.
Unauthorized ROW vending: $250 plus immediate removal. Near-restaurant violation: $150. School zone vending: $500 and possible permit revocation.
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