Application Process
- At least seven (7) days prior to the proposed operating date, submit an application to the Township Clerk.
- Complete the online Mobile Food Vendor Application Form and include approvals from Region of Waterloo Public Health and the Township Fire Department before submitting the form.
- Payment of fee (see the "Fees & Payment" section below for more information).
- Contact the Township Clerk for more information.
View a printable version of the Mobile Food Vendor Application Form
Documents that Must be Submitted with Application
Food Truck
- Certificate from Waterloo Region Public Health confirming truck has passed a sanitary inspection, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- if a propane or gas fired system is to be used, an inspection certificate by a Technical Standards and Safety Authority certified gas technician, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- a letter of approval from the Township Fire Chief, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- proof that the owner has obtained a minimum of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) liability insurance for the operation of the food truck, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- if the food truck is to be located on lands not owned by the food truck owner, a letter from the owner of the property on which the food truck will be situated, authorizing the applicant to conduct such business from the property, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- copy of driver's licence(s) for all drivers of the food truck;
- provide a description of the food being served and how it will be prepared;
- details surrounding the containment and disposal of water supply and disposal, including grey water, grease disposal methods, and water disposal arrangements in a sanitary manner satisfactory to the Township;
- Pay the fee - $300.00 annually, or $75.00 per day.
Refreshment Truck – Class ‘A’
- Certificate from Waterloo Region Public Health confirming the truck has passed a sanitary inspection, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- a letter of approval from the Township Fire Chief, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- proof that the owner has obtained a minimum of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) liability insurance for the operation of the refreshment truck, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- if the refreshment truck is to be located on lands not owned by the refreshment truck owner, a letter from the owner of the property on which the refreshment truck will be situated, authorizing the applicant to conduct such business from the property, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- copy of driver's licence(s) for all drivers of the refreshment truck;
- description of the food being sold;
- Pay the fee - $200.00 annually, or $50.00 per day.
Refreshment Truck – Class ‘B’
- Certificate from Waterloo Region Public Health confirming the truck has passed a sanitary inspection, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- proof that the owner has obtained a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) liability insurance for the operation of the refreshment truck, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- if the refreshment truck is expecting to travel on lands not owned by the truck owner, a letter from the owner of the property on which the refreshment truck will be travelling, authorizing the applicant to conduct such business on the property, valid for the year in which the licence is to be issued;
- description of the food being sold;
- Pay the fee - $125.00 annually or $25.00 per day.
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The Mobile Food Vendor By-law 3305-22 identifies three (3) distinct licensing classes:
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A Food Truck is a motorized vehicle (stationary or mobile) in which food products are prepared or cooked on site and are sold or offered for sale. Schedule "B" of the Mobile Food Vendor By-law 3305-22 outlines provisions such as:
- can operate in a commercially-zoned area, in some Township parks (subject to approval from the Director of Leisure and Community Services), at special events, and on private property (subject to approval from the property owner)
- fees for annual or daily Food Truck licences are found on the Fees and Charges page
- shall not use any loudspeakers, amplifiers, hailing devices, or music players that may contravene the Township Noise By-law
- shall not operate within 100 m from a restaurant establishment
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| Refreshment Truck Class 'A' |
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Refreshment Truck Class 'A' is a stationary or mobile vehicle from which refreshments or pre-packages foods are sold (food is not prepared or cooked on site). Schedule "C" of the Mobile Food Vendor By-law 3305-22 outlines provisions such as:
- can operate on commercially-zoned property, in some Township Parks (subject to approval from the Director of Leisure and Community Services), at special events, and on private property (subject to approval from the property owner)
- also permitted to operate on a highway or street during Special Events only and is subject to approval from the Township beforehand
- fees for annual or daily Refreshment Truck Class 'A' licences are found on the Fees and Charges page
- shall not use any loudspeakers, amplifiers, hailing devices, or music players that may contravene the Township Noise By-law
- shall not operate within 100 m from a restaurant establishment
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Refreshment Truck Class 'B' is propelled by muscular power, that offers for sale pre-packaged foods, pre-bottled beverages, or pre-packaged ice confectioneries for human consumption. Schedule "D" of the Mobile Food Vendor By-law 3305-22 outlines provisions such as:
- can operate in a commercially or residentially-zoned property, on highways in residential zones, on private property (subject to owner approval) and during special events
- fees for annual or daily Refreshment Truck Class 'B' licences are found on the Fees and Charges page
- cannot stop longer than 15 minutes at any serving location
- not stop with the intent to sell pre-packaged foods, pre-bottled beverages, or pre-packaged ice confectioneries for human consumption within a minimum distance of 100 metres from any lot on which a Food Shop is located except during a Special Event
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