License Application for - Food Vending Vehicle

South Bend Municipal Code: Section 4-25

Definition:

Food vending vehicles include any vehicles from which food items such as ice cream, candy or other food sundries are sold directly to a consumer at retail, and which are operated on any public road, street or other place within the City.

IF DESCRIPTION DOES NOT APPLY, SEE:

Food Vending Vehicle (§4-25)

Restaurant (§§4-45 & 4-46)

General Instructions

1. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application.
2. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above.
3. Licenses expire January 31.
4. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31.
5. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend.
6. License fee is payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $65.00.
   
   

Required Information and Materials

1. Vehicle / Driver's License State and Number and VIN (if applicable).
2. Health Officer Inspection of vehicle.
3. Police Department Inspection of required safety equipment.

 

Application Process

1. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee.
2. Police Review and Recommendation to City Controller including Criminal / Traffic Record and Public Health, Safety and Welfare issues.
3. Controller Denies or Approves License (May require personal or surety bond).
4. License issued upon approval and payment of the license fee.
5. License Holder may do business with properly displayed metal sign and required safety equipment in good operating order.

I, hereby, certify and affirm that all the information I have given in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I have in no way attempted to mislead the City in this application by omitting facts known to me. I have read and understand the regulations of the Food Vending Vehicle license found in the City of South Bend Municipal Code, Section 4-25.