TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: June 2, 2026
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DISCUSSION REGARDING MOBILE FOOD TRUCKS
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Receive a presentation regarding the current regulations governing Mobile Food Trucks and provide direction regarding potential amendments.
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Background:
Chapter 120 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Delray Beach governs the operation and sale of food from Mobile Food Trucks (attached). Mobile food trucks are not allowed in residential zoning districts. They are allowed in most commercial zoning districts, with specific criteria for the Central Business District (CBD).
Some of the regulations that apply to Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles (MFDV) include
1. A maximum duration of stay of 6 hours (CBD area exempt from this standard)
2. No selling or distributing alcoholic beverages.
3. No dining area.
4. Cannot operate in any City park, City parking lot, municipal beach, State Road A-1-A, other public rights-of-way, and in municipal cemeteries, unless otherwise approved by a separate agreement with the City.
Code of Ordinances 120.01(B)(1)(k)Central Business District (CBD):
To maintain the historic character and further support the restaurant and retail activity of the downtown area, Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles (MFDVs) may only operate within the portion of the Central Core Sub-district located north of Lake Ida Road. Operation of a MFDV in this area is subject to the following:
1.MFDVs must comply with the provisions in this Chapter, unless otherwise amended in this subsection.
2.MFDVs are not subject to duration of stay restrictions in this Chapter and are limited to the hours of operation as the approved principle use(s) on the property.
3.MFDVs are not subject to the separation requirements from brick and mortar restaurants or outdoor dining areas, as specified in this Chapter.
4.MFDVs mu...
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