Food truck vending in unincorporated Miami-Dade County is regulated by Chapter 33 zoning. Mobile vendors must comply with location restrictions including distances from established restaurants and permitted vending zones.
Miami-Dade County regulates food truck vending locations through Chapter 33 zoning provisions. Mobile food vendors must operate in zones that permit commercial activity. Some areas require minimum distances from brick-and-mortar restaurants. Vending on public rights-of-way may require additional permits. Food truck parks and designated vending zones have been established in various locations throughout the county. Hours of operation may be restricted, particularly near residential areas. Noise from generators and loudspeakers is regulated under Section 21-28. Food trucks must not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Operating in prohibited zones is a zoning violation. Blocking traffic or rights-of-way may result in towing. Noise violations enforced under Section 21-28.
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