Ord 2020-013/amending Chapter 38, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the San Marcos City Code by revising the local adoption of and amendments to the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code

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MOBILE FOOD VENDING UNIT. Any motorized or non -motorized vehicle, trailer, or other device designed to be portable and not permanently attached to the ground from which cooking apparatus or cooking equipment may be or is used. VENDOR. Any individual engaged in the business of mobile food vending; if more than one individual is operating a single means of conveyance, then vendor shall mean all individuals operating such means of conveyance. OPERATE. All activities associated with the conducting of business, including set up and take down and/or actual hours where the mobile food vending unit is open for business. SECTION 6803 INSPECTIONS 6803.1 General. Inspections of mobile food operations shall be set forth as outlined in this section. 6803.2 Permit Inspections. Once application for a permit is received by the Fire Department, the vendor shall coordinate an inspection with the Fire Department to verify all statements and requirements within this chapter are provided. 6803.3 Inspections. Mobile food vending units shall be inspected at least annually y the Fire Department or as deemed necessary. Inspections shall be coordinated with the Environmental Health Department when possible. SECTION 6804 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6804.1 General. Mobile food vending operations shall be as set forth in this section. 6804.2 Operational Requirements. Any vendor engaging in mobile food vending shall comply with the following, requirements: 1. Provide annronriate waste recebtacles at the site of the unit and remove all litter, debris, and other waste attributable to the vendor ^r a d at the end of each business day. 2. Shall not be parked, situated or operated in a manner than restricts or blocks emergency vehicle apparatus access. 3. Shall not be parked, situated, or operated in a manner than restricts or blocks fire hydrants, fire lanes, or other fire protection equipment or access. 4. Not use any flashing or blinking lights or strobe lights. 5. Not use loud music, amplification devices or "crag out", or ani audible methods to gain attention which causes a disruption or safety hazard as determined by the City of San Marcos. 6. Comply with the city's Noise Ordinance, Sign Ordinance and any other applicable ordinances.