FAQs • Creve Coeur • CivicEngage

Will there be specific locations they will set up on a regular basis, or will they have the capability of moving to different locations within our city?: Provided they get permission from the business owners, mobile food vendors shall be allowed to set up on any agreed upon privately owned business parking lot. They will also be allowed on city-owned lots on mutually agreed upon dates. However, it shall be unlawful for any mobile food vendor to conduct sales on any residential street or private street, unless they are hired by the property or street owner as a caterer for a private event.

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Food Trucks/Mobile Food Vendors

1. Where can a vendor find information on the ordinance pertaining to food trucks?: Title VI, Chapter 610 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Creve Coeur includes all pertinent information and can be found online in the city's Charters and Ordinances.

2. Will mobile food truck vendors be required to register or have a permit with the City of Creve Coeur before they can operate?: Yes. All mobile food truck vendors must first obtain a St Louis County Department of Health permit and may then apply for a City of Creve Coeur permit to operate in Creve Coeur. The Creve Coeur permit shall be valid for twelve months from the date of issuance. Both of these permits must be displayed and visible to the public during operation.

3. Will there be any type of background check done on the owners of these various food trucks who apply for a permit?: Yes. The Creve Coeur Chief of Police is tasked with the supervision of all background investigations pertaining to the accuracy and truthfulness of the applicants. The police department will also verify that all vehicles are properly licensed with valid insurance.

4. Once granted the proper permits, what hours will the food trucks be allowed to operate?: Mobile food vendors in good standing shall be allowed to operate between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. (or by sunset—whichever is earliest) seven days a week.

5. Will there be specific locations they will set up on a regular basis, or will they have the capability of moving to different locations within our city?: Provided they get permission from the business owners, mobile food vendors shall be allowed to set up on any agreed upon privately owned business parking lot. They will also be allowed on city-owned lots on mutually agreed upon dates. However, it shall be unlawful for any mobile food vendor to conduct sales on any residential street or private street, unless they are hired by the property or street owner as a caterer for a private event.

6. Are food truck vendors allowed to set up tables and chairs around their trucks for customers? Do they provide any music or external speakers around their trucks?: Tables, chairs and music are allowed provided they are placed in a safe manner on parking lots. If you choose to have music, you must comply with all city noise and peace disturbance laws.

7. Where can I get more information on the mobile food vending permitting process?: Please call (314) 872-2510 for any questions regarding food truck permitting.