Mobile Food Vendors
Mobile Food Vendor (Food Truck) Regulations in Odessa
The City of Odessa welcomes mobile food vendors but requires them to follow local regulations to ensure safety and fairness.
Key points of the ordinance include:
License Required: All mobile food vendors must obtain a City business license for each mobile unit. The license must be displayed and renewed annually (expiring June 30).
Operating Rules:
- Vendors may only park in legal parking spaces and cannot block traffic, fire hydrants, sidewalks, or pedestrian access.
- Operations are limited to 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily unless approved by the Board of Aldermen or part of a City-sponsored event.
- Vendors may not park directly in front of businesses or within 100 feet of a restaurant entrance without written consent.
- Overnight parking or leaving a unit unattended in the public right-of-way is prohibited.
- Written consent is required to operate on private property or most City park property (with limited exceptions).
Health & Safety: Vendors must comply with state, county, and city health and safety codes, including fire safety requirements. Each unit must provide its own power, trash receptacles, and maintain a clean area.
Appearance & Standards: Mobile units must be well-maintained, clean, and in good operating condition.
