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Food Trucks
Food Trucks are a great addition to local businesses and allow community members to gather at a variety of places. Food trucks bring a diverse selection of food to our area, allowing community members to try different cuisines. The above Food Truck Information bubble will direct you to an overview of the regulations and applications required to operate a food truck in Lillington.
Yes. To set up a food truck, a permit is required. You can fill out the Food Truck Permit Application. Please include all requested documentation for approval.
A food truck permit can be a one-time permit for a daily event, or an annual permit. The annual permit is strongly recommended for food trucks wishing to set up frequently.
A food truck shall only be located in non-residential zoning districts, except as otherwise permitted in the Unified Development Ordinance; on a private lot containing a principal building; or as a special event approved by the town. Additionally, you must receive authorization to set up from the property owner.
The one-time permit fee is $50. The annual permit fee is $200.00. Additionally, to change your food truck location, within the bounds of your annual permit, a $25.00 change of location fee is owed.
Hours of operation are limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. A food truck may operate a maximum of two days in a single week (Sunday through Saturday) within the jurisdiction of the town, whether at a single or multiple locations. Additionally, a business or non-profit organization hosting a food truck selling food to the general public shall also be limited to a maximum of two days in a single week (Sunday through Saturday).
Grease must be contained and disposed of in an approved grease receptacle located at the associated commissary.
Gray water must be contained and disposed of in the sanitary sewer at the associated commissary.