Jacksonville designates operating zones for food trucks with different rules for downtown and non-downtown areas under Jax Ord. Code Ch. 250, Part 12 (Mobile Food Dispensing Vendors). Downtown food trucks cannot operate on city rights-of-way or metered parking but have unlimited hours. Outside downtown, hours are 6:00 AM to 3:00 AM. Sidewalk vendors are separately regulated under Ch. 250, Part 3 with assigned location permits. Food trucks cannot operate within 50 ft of a residential unit downtown.
Jacksonville's food truck vending zone regulations determine where mobile food vendors may legally operate. Approved zones typically include downtown commercial districts, industrial areas, designated food truck parks, and special event venues. Vending on residential streets may be restricted to ice cream trucks and only during specified hours. Food trucks must maintain minimum distances from brick-and-mortar restaurants (typically 100–200 feet) unless the restaurant owner consents. No vending is allowed in fire lanes, bus zones, crosswalks, or within 20 feet of intersections. Trucks must not block pedestrian access or ADA-accessible routes. Some zones operate on a permit/lottery system for prime locations. Food truck rally permits allow gatherings of multiple trucks at designated locations.
Operating in a non-approved zone: $150–$500 fine. Blocking fire lanes or ADA access: $250–$1,000 fine plus immediate relocation. Operating without a vending zone permit: $200–$500 per day.
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