Lakewood permits food trucks in commercial zones (C-1, C-2, DMX) and at permitted special events. Residential district vending is prohibited except ice cream trucks and catered private functions.
Food trucks operating on Detroit Avenue, Madison Avenue, and other commercial corridors need both a valid Mobile Food Vending License and written authorization from the private property owner hosting them. Vending on public streets requires a special event permit coordinated with the Police Division for traffic management. Vending near brick-and-mortar restaurants within 200 feet is restricted during those restaurants operating hours unless invited as part of a sanctioned event. Lakewoods Park Food Truck program allows rotating trucks at Lakewood Park, Madison Park, and Kauffman Park during summer.
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