Mobile Vendors

The City of Cornelius recently adopted policies and regulations to permit mobile food vendors within the City limits. The adopted Code language identifies two types of mobile vendors:

Type ‘A’ mobile vendor means a mobile vendor that sells goods from a vehicle in the public right-of-way and periodically stops outside of the flow of traffic on an as-needed basis to respond to immediate demand for goods. An example of this type of mobile vendor would be an ice cream truck.

Type ‘B’ mobile vendor means a mobile vendor that sells goods or services from a custom-constructed vehicle, cart or other moveable equipment on property outside the public right-of-way. This type of vendor may be located on a single property throughout the day or may move from one approved property to another for fixed periods during the day. An example of this type of vendor would be a food truck or hot dog cart.

Anyone interested in operating a mobile vending business in Cornelius must first obtain a city business license and a mobile vendor permit from City Hall. Questions on mobile vendor permits may be directed to the Community Development Department at (503) 357-3011.