Food Truck Regulations

A new City of Port St Lucie ordinance for Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles (MFDV) and Temporary Commercial Kitchens (TCK), commonly known as Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers, is now in effect.

The City recognizes the vital role that food trucks play in stimulating local economic growth, enhancing local culture. and supporting culinary entrepreneurs with the goal of establishing basic health and safety regulations.

Food Trucks

Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers

With written permission from the property owner, Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers will be authorized in many areas to serve the community. Mobile Food Trucks and Trailer Operators must conspicuously display at all times their license, business tax receipt, inspection results, and the written permission of the property owner. Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers will be permitted to operate between the hours of 7am until 11pm.

During operation, Mobile Food Truck and Trailers must not:

a.) interfere with site-plan parking,

b.) park in disabled parking spaces;

c.) park on the grass;

d.) impede the flow of traffic.

Operators must keep the service area neat, tidy, and free of litter and trash. Alcohol sales and use of tables and chairs for patron use are strictly prohibited. 

Ice Cream Trucks

  • Ice cream trucks are the only mobile food business permitted to operate in the City right-of-way.
  • Operation hours are from 9:00 AM to dusk. Vendors may operate after dusk provided mobile sales are conducted within an approved zoning district, with property owner permission, and operation ends by 11pm.
  • Ice cream trucks are permitted to play music as long as they adhere to the City Noise Requirements

  • All applicable traffic laws must be followed.

Business Tax Requirements for Vendors

Under the ordinance, vendors must display one valid business tax receipt. This can be either from the City of Port St. Lucie (PSL) or from another jurisdiction.

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City of Port St Lucie Code of Ordinances

Click below for the City of Port St Lucie's Code of Ordinances.

City Code of Ordinances

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