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City residents can now get more great eats in the streets; Food Truck vendors have more locations to dish up their faire
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1. Street vendors are NOT allowed to vend between 11PM and 5AM and must have left their vending location by 12AM Sec. 34-1-5(i)(2).
2. Street vendors cannot engage in sales within 200 feet of the doorway of a business that sells the same goods without written consent (Sec. 34-1-5(c)).
3. Street vendors cannot vend within 200 feet of a K-12 property. (Sec. 34-1-9(a)).
4. Street vendors cannot vend within 200 feet of any sports arena or stadium without written consent (Sec. 34-1-9(c)).
5. Street vendors have a limit of 4 people working at one time (a person with the vendor’s license and three licensed helpers. (Sec. 34-1-25(d)).
6. Street vendors must have a refuse container with a tight fighting lid which must be removed daily by the vendor. (Sec. 34-1-18(a)).
7. Street vendors must obey all other provisions of the Code. (Sec. 34-1-5(h)).
Allowed | |||
Street | From | To | Y/N |
Bagley St | 24th St | W Fisher Service Dr | N |
Conner | E Jefferson | I-94 | N |
E Jefferson Ave | Rivard St | Alter Rd | N |
E Warren Ave | Conner St | Cadieux Rd | N |
Joseph Campau | River Pl Dr | E Jefferson | N |
Joseph Campau | Carpenter Ave | McNichols Rd | N |
Kercheval Ave | Meldrum St | Burns St | N |
Livernois | Clarita | 8 Mile Rd | N |
Michigan Ave | Military St | Lodge Service Dr | N |
Springwells St | I-75 | W Vernor Hwy | N |
Trumbull | Grand River Ave | W Warren | N |
W Grand River Ave | Berg Rd | Southfield Rd | N |
W McNichols Rd | Wyoming | Livernois | N |
W Vernor Hwy | Dix St | Newark | N |
Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).
What does this ordinance allow?
What licenses do I need to operate in the City of Detroit?
What do I need to do to obtain a City of Detroit business License?
How will customers know that the food truck is able to operate in the City of Detroit?
Do I need a fire inspection to operate in the City of Detroit?
If there are several food trucks operating in an area, who is responsible for trash pick disposal?
Who do I call if I get sick from a food truck/vendor?
For Health-related inquiries, please call 313-876-0135 or visit www.detroitmi.gov/foodsafety then click on complaints
Fire-related issues, please call 313-596-2954
Questions pertaining to parking can be sent to [email protected]
For Licensing related matters, please call or email call 313-224-3179 or email [email protected]
For questions regarding approved and prohibited parking zones/areas please email or call
[email protected] (313)628-5603
City residents can now get more great eats in the streets; Food Truck vendors have more locations to dish up their faire
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