Universal City permits food truck operation primarily in commercial and mixed-use zones along Pat Booker Road and FM 78, with restrictions in residential areas and at events requiring special permits.
Universal City zoning generally restricts food truck and mobile food vendor operations to commercial (C-1, C-2, C-3) and mixed-use districts. The primary vending corridors are along Pat Booker Road, FM 78, and near the Live Oak town center boundary. Food trucks operating in these commercial zones need property owner consent, and pods or shared food truck parks are typically approved through site plan review. Residential zones prohibit ongoing food truck operation, though temporary event permits may be issued for block parties, church events, or school functions (usually limited to 2 to 3 consecutive days). Special events at public parks or city-sponsored gatherings require event permits and insurance. Trucks may not block sidewalks, fire lanes, or ADA accessible paths. Setback from schools and daycares may apply to alcohol-adjacent vendors.
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