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ORDINANCE 2010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ACCESSORY,
TEMPORARY, AND SPECIAL USE SITUATIONS OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO AMEND ROADSIDE AND MOBILE VENDOR
REGULATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authority and Intent
The authority for enachnent of this ordinance is contained in Chapter 166A21, 1633202,
and other provisions of the Florida Statutes and Section 2 of the City Charter.
Section 2. Amendment of Section 5. 02.03— Roadside and Mobile Vendors
Section 5. 02. 02. - Generally is hereby amended as follows:
A. Applicability. Unless otherwise specified, roadside and mobile vendors conducting retail
sales or displays are permissible as a temporary use in the MX-1, MX-2, MB, and CG zoning
districts in accordance with the standards of this section.
B. Unless otherwise specified, temporary uses subject to this section shall not exceed fifteen
15) days in any one ( 1) month.
C. A temporary use permit is required according to the requirements of the Florida Building
Code.
D. Standards for roadside and mobile vendors
1. The applicant shall possess a valid City Business Ta c Receipt.
2. The applicant shall have written permission from the property owner and the business
owner of the site on which the roadside or mobile vendor is proposed.
3. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed use meets all applicable City, Okaloosa
County, and State requirements, including, but not limited to a Florida Department of
Professional and Business Regulation Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle License and/ or
Public Food Service License, if applicable. Proof of an approved Florida Plan Review for
hot dog carts and other mobile vendors shall also be submitted, if applicable.
4. The proposed use shall provide sufficient on-site parking.
5. The proposed use shall not be located in or block a fire lane.
6. The hours of operation shall be appropriate for the location.
7. The proposed use shall not block or impede any roadway, driveway, accessway, or
sidewalk in a way that hinders normal traffic flow or pedestrian traff'ic flow.
8. The applicant sha11 demonstrate proper control of sanitation and litter associated with the
proposed use.
9. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed use includes proper restroom facilities
available during all hours of operation.
E. Stationary Food Trucks ( SFT) and Stationary Food Dispensin Vehicles ( SFDV
1. SFT and SFDV vendors conductin retail sales or displa s are permissible in the MX- 1,
MX-2, MB, CF, CTP and CG zoning districts.
2. Definitions.
a. Stationary Food Truck/ Stationary Food Dispensin Vehicle: Refers to Itinerant
Vendors that operate in either a self-propelled vehicle or other trailer/vehicle
moved bv a self-propelled vehicle.
b. Mobile service base: A place for food stora e, the cleanin of the equipment, the
filling of water tanks and proper disposal of waste water and rease and does not
include the use of a private home as a mobile service base.
c. Vend: To sell or offer to sell products from a mobile food truck dispensin vehicle.
3. In addition to the standards for roadside and mobile vendors in Section 5. 02. 03 D
stationarv food trucks and stationary food dispensin vehicles shall be subject to the
following standards.
a. Transferabilitv: Ownership of a SFT andlor SFDV permit shall not be transferred.
b. SFT and/ or SFDV permits shall be valid for a period of time not to exceed one
vear( 365 davs) from the date of issuance.
c. The applicant shall obtain all applicable City building permits for the installation
of the SFT and/ or SFDV for improvements including but not limited to
temporary/ accessorv structures, site improvements, li tin, si nagye, and utilities
prior to issuance of SFT and/ or SFDV permit.
d. The applicant shall demonstrate that all applicable Citv fees includin?, but not
limited to, permittin, business tax receipt and impact fees have been paid prior to
issuance of SFT and/ or SFDV permit.
e. All equiument and/ or utilities associated with the SFT and/ or SFDV shall be
screened from ublic view. The SFT and/ or SFDV shall not contain anv structural
defects i.e. rust, broken parts, holes) and shall contain surfaces that are readilv
cleanable.
f. The applicant shall demonstrate that the SFT and/ or SFDV meets all setback
requirements in the applicable zoning district.
F Temporary Auto Sales• Temporary auto sales are permissible if conducted bv a dealership
licensed bv the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles with a permanent sales location
within Okaloosa County, Florida.
1 Temporary auto sales shall be allowed for a m imum of fifteen ( 15) consecutive days,
two ( 2 times per calendar vear per dealership Dates of operation will include dates to
assemble and dismantle ecLuipment and/ or structures.
2. No more than one ( 1) temporary auto sales event shall be allowed on anv parcel of land
and/ or lot at anv iven time.
Section 3. Findings
The City Council of Fort Walton Beach finds that the Local Planning
Agency reviewed and recommended approval of the ordinance on April 4, 2019.
The City Council of Fort Walton Beach finds that the proposed ordinance
is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the City' s Comprehensive Plan.
The City Council of Fort Walton Beach finds that all notice requirements
for enactment of the ordinance have been met in accordance with the Florida Statutes and the
City' s Land Development Code.
Section 5. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall ta.ke effect immediately upon approval on second reading by City
Council and signature of the Mayor.
Adopted:
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Attest: roved for form, legal s ency
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Kim Barnes, City C erk ; ar ykes, Jr., C' o y
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