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LICENSE APPLICATION FOR – ITINERANT RESTAURANT
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION – 4-45 (SEE ALSO 4-46)
DEFINITION:
Itinerant restaurants include any restaurants which operate for a temporary period of time, not
to exceed two (2) weeks, and include, but are not limited to, those operated in conjunction with
a fair, carnival, circus, public exhibition, or similar gathering.
IF DESCRIPTION DOES NOT APPLY, SEE:
Food Vending Vehicle (§4-25)
Restaurant (§§4-45 & 4-46)
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. Include $5.00 license application fee payable to City of South Bend.
5. License fee payable to City of South Bend due at issuance - $75.00 per location, per event.
6. Add $30.00 to license fee for Live Entertainment.
7. See §4-46 if live music/entertainment provided.
8. See §4-45(c) for fee waivers.
9. License expires two (2) weeks from issue date.
REQUIRED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS:
1. Health Permit pursuant to inspection and approval by County Health Officer.
2. St. Joseph County Health Department Plan and Review Application for new facilities.
3. Fire and Building Department Inspections as required by City Controller.
4. Valid certificate signed by Sealer of Weights and Measures if food to be sold by weight or
measure.
5. Must comply with minimum sanitation requirements as specified by Indiana State Board of
Health, Regulation HFD 17 and all changes and amendments (available on file with City
Clerk).
6. See §4-46 if live entertainment/music is to be provided.