TemporaryRemovableVendorPermitApplication
TypeofApplication(Checkone)
New:
Renewal:
Date:
NameofBusiness:
Truck/VendorName(ifdifferentfromabove):
Owner’sName:
BusinessAddress:
City: State: ZipCode:
Phone:
Email:
PropertyOwnerName:
Locationoftruck/vendor:
Addressfortruck/vendorlocation:
City: State: ZipCode:
Providethefollowinginformation:
Aletterfrompropertyownergrantingpermission& copy of State Business License
Adrawingofthelocationoftheproposedtruck/vendorlocation
PermitFee$100.00Annualfee
*TheFoodTruck/VendorPermitisvalidfromMarch15
th
throughNovember15
th
.
A renewalofthepermitshallberequiredtocontinueoperation.*
**ThisPermitonlyforSussexCountyPlanning&Zoningapproval.OtherCountyorState
agencyapprovalsmayberequi
red.**
SignatureofApplicant:
Theundersignedacknowledgesthatheorshehasreadtheapplicationcompletelyandthatiftheapplicantis
unabletocomplywiththepolicyand/orordinancethepermitmayberevoked.
Date:
Forofficeuseonly:
DateSubmitted:______________________ Fee:$100.00Check#:___________________________
Staffacceptingapplication:____________________ Permit#:_______________________________
Approved:_____________Date:________________ RefertoBOA:____________________
DecisionofBOA:__________________________________
Indicate type of food being sold and how it is prepared.
How will wastewater be removed from unit?
Sussex County, Delaware
Sussex County Planning & Zoning Department
2 The Circle (P.O. Box 417) Georgetown, DE 19947
302-855-7878 ph. 302-854-5079 fax
File #: ___________
Temporary Removable Vendor Policy
The following shall be complied with for the issuance of a Temporary Removable Vendor Permit:
A drawing showing the property on which the vehicle/equipment is proposed to be located
shall be submitted with the permit application. The following shall be shown on the
drawing:
o Indicate the outline of the property.
o Indicate any existing buildings.
o Indicate the proposed parking spaces/area to be used as part of the permit.
o Indicate the existing drive aisles on the property.
o Indicate dimensions of vehicle/equipment on the plan.
o A recent aerial photograph showing the location would be considered a sufficient
drawing.
The vehicle/equipment shall not reduce the number of required parking spaces for the
business on which it will be located. If the vehicle/equipment reduces the required
number of parking spaces for the business on which it will be located the applicant
may submit a Special Use Exception to the Board of Adjustment for their
consideration.
The vehicle/equipment shall not block entrance, fire lane, handicap parking space, etc.
Permission shall be provided from property owner (in writing)
Hours of operation 6am-11pm Monday through Saturday. 9am-10pm Sunday
o Different if within 150’ of residential use Sun.-Sat. 8am-10pm.
o If different hours of operation are requested a Special Use Exception
application shall be submitted to the Board of Adjustment for their
consideration.
The vehicle/equipment shall not obstruct the sidewalk or pedestrian access including
overhang.
No more than one (1) table with maximum seating of four (4) people shall be located in
connection with the vehicle/equipment. If there is more than one (1) table or one (1)
table with a capacity over four (4) people than a Special Use Exception application
shall be submitted to the Board of Adjustment for their consideration.
The vendor shall be responsible for all trash created by use.
There shall be no excessive noise from the use.
Permit may be revoked if Planning Director determines non-compliance with the Ordinance
or other good cause.
The temporary removable vendor permit is valid from March 15
th
through November 15
th
.
A temporary vendor permit is valid for only one (1) calendar year and a new application shall
be submitted for review and approval
Temporary Vendor Policy
A separate temporary vendor permit is required for each location the vehicle/equipment will
be located.
The vendor shall not connect to Sewer. If the vendor is required to hook-up to sewer an
application shall submit for a Conditional Use to be reviewed by the Planning
Commission and County Council.
The Planning Director may require the applicant to submit a Special Use Exception
application for consideration by the Board of Adjustment if there are concerns with
the location of the proposed temporary vendor (including but not limited to traffic,
entrances, adjacent uses, on-site parking spaces, etc.)
A County-issued Temporary Removable Vendor Permit Sticker shall be placed on the
outside of the vending equipment and visible at all times.
Last revised
3-12-20