Frequently Asked Questions

You can read the entirety of the Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance here.

First, read through the Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance for information on where Food Trucks can operate within The City of Fenton. Gather your application materials and bring payment for registration to City Hall at 301 South Leroy Street, Fenton MI 48430 to The Building and Protective Inspection Department at least seven days prior to operating. Schedule an inspection with The Building and Protective Inspection Department as well as The Fenton Fire Department. After inspection, if approved, you will be given a sticker to put on the specific Food Truck that was inspected that shows you are registered to serve in The City of Fenton. Stickers are good for the calendar year in which they are issued. Mobile Food Vendors have to apply to register each year they plan to operate within the City. 

All Mobile Food Vendors operating within The City of Fenton must apply to be registered and inspected under the Mobile Vendor Ordinance. First, determine where your event will take place and who will be attending. 

If you are planning a private event on private property, such as a graduation open house at your home, or a luncheon for employees on your business property, refer to the list of Mobile Food Vendors who have been approved and inspected to schedule your event. No application or approval is needed.

If you are planning a private event on City property, such as a family reunion at Silver Lake Beach or a baby shower at the Fenton Community and Cultural Center, Mobile Food Vendors are not allowed to operate on City property for private events.

If you are planning a public event on private property, such as a car show open to the public in the private parking lot of your business, you will need to apply for a temporary land use on your property, which is limited to two (2) events per year, per property, and has a fee. If approved, you may use a Mobile Food Vendor who has been registered and inspected with the City of Fenton.

If you are planning a public event on City property, such as Taste in Fenton, Jinglefest, or any large community event on City property, you will need to apply for a Special Temporary Event that will be presented to City Council. If approved, you may use a Mobile Food Vendor who has been registered and inspected with The City of Fenton.

You can find a list of all approved Mobile Food Vendors at https://cityoffenton.org/390/Mobile-Food-Vendor-Information

Approved and registered Mobile Food Vendors in The City of Fenton do have restrictions as to where and when vehicles can operate and park. No Mobile Food Vendor may operate on City streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and public right of ways at any time unless the City has provided permission. Mobile Vendors may not operate within two hundred and fifty (250) feet of a Brick and Mortar Restaurant when the restaurant is open to the public for business unless operating at a private function or special event. On private property or a publicly owned parking lot, Mobile Food Vendors may only be located in areas that are striped for parking and may not operate in driveways, drive aisles, or fire lanes. Public property cannot be used for operation within one block of any special event without authorization from the City. To operate during approved special events in the City, Mobile Food Vendors will need to apply with the organizing group for the event and be registered with the City prior to operation.