Westerville permits food truck operation on private commercial property in C and M zones under Zoning Code 1173. Public right-of-way vending is limited to special events authorized by the city. Uptown historic district has additional design and event-only restrictions.
Westerville Zoning 1173 allows mobile food vending as a temporary use on private property in Commercial (C-1, C-2, C-3) and Manufacturing (M-1, M-2) districts with owner permission, not exceeding 30 days per location without a conditional use permit. Residential zone operation prohibited except catered private events. Public right-of-way vending is not permitted except during city-sanctioned events (Fourth Friday Uptown, Music and Arts Festival, farmers market). Parks vending requires a separate Parks and Recreation concession permit. No permanent food truck parking lots are permitted without a conditional use approval from Planning Commission.
Residential zone operation: 250 dollars and cease operations. Over 30 days at same location without CUP: 150 dollars per day. ROW operation without event permit: 500 dollars plus removal.
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