For all municipal business license questions, contact: City of South Bend • Department of Community Investment
227 West Jefferson Blvd • Suite 1400 S •South Bend, Indiana 46601 • 574.235.5912 • F: 574.235.9021
LICENSE APPLICATION FOR – FOOD VENDING VEHICLE
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION - 4-25
DEFINITION:
Food vending vehicles include any vehicles from which food items such as ice cream, candy or
other food sundries are sold directly to a consumer at retail, and which is operated on any public
road, street or other place within the City.
IF DESCRIPTION DOES NOT APPLY, SEE:
Itinerant Restaurant (Ord. §4-45)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Print legibly and complete all sections to ensure efficient processing.
2. Assemble all required information and materials before filing application.
3. Thoroughly review all applicable Municipal Code Sections listed above.
4. Licenses expire January 31.
5. Add 10% to license fee for renewal after January 31.
6. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend.
7. L
icense fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $65.00.
REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS:
1. Vehicle / Driver's License State and Number and VIN (if applicable).
2. H
ealth Officer Inspection of vehicle.
3. Police Department Inspection of required safety equipment.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Submit Application with $5.00 Processing Fee.
2. Police Review and Recommendation to City Controller including Criminal / Traffic Record
and Public Health, Safety and Welfare issues.
3. Controller Denies or Approves License (May require personal or surety bond).
4. License issued upon approval and payment of the license fee.
5. License Holder may do business with properly displayed metal sign and required safety
equipment in good operating order.