Ordinance 2015-20 Mobile Food Vending (first reading)

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm

Reporter – News Analyst

(Originally published as part of a larger post covering actions of the Fernandina Beach City Commission Regular meeting held on August 18, 2015.)

Food truck currently licensed to vend in Nassau County. (file photo)
Food truck currently licensed to vend in Nassau County. (file photo)

This ordinance was written to clarify the city’s current practice of allowing so-called “brick and mortar” food businesses that are located within the city to operate mobile food businesses on private property. It does not permit mobile food businesses on public property or in city rights-of-way.

The ordinance was approved unanimously on first reading with little discussion.