Keller Zoning Ordinance allows mobile food vending in commercial and mixed-use districts with owner consent. Residential vending is restricted to temporary events and approved food truck nights.
The City of Keller regulates where mobile food vending can occur through its Zoning Ordinance and business licensing provisions. Mobile food units are generally allowed on private property in commercial, retail, and mixed-use districts such as Retail, Commercial, and Town Center districts subject to property owner consent, with operators required to park on paved surfaces, maintain clear fire lane access, and avoid blocking drive aisles or required parking. Food trucks at special events or festivals in Old Town Keller or at city parks typically require an event permit or temporary use permit issued by the city. Vending in residential zoning districts is restricted, with ice cream trucks and similar route vendors operating under an itinerant vendor or peddler ordinance, and pop-up events in residential areas requiring a temporary use approval. Some HOAs permit food truck nights in common areas, but these events usually require private permission from the association and compliance with the same county health and city business permits. Sidewalk or street vending in the public right-of-way is generally prohibited without an encroachment permit. Operators must also respect noise limits from generators and amplified sound equipment, and trash collection is the responsibility of the operator. Contact Keller Planning and Zoning at 817-743-4020 to confirm allowed districts and any recent ordinance updates before committing to a location.
Zoning violations up to $500 per day. Operating in a prohibited zone or without owner consent can result in order to cease operations, citations, and business permit revocation.
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