Title
Discuss Possible Amendments to Section 146-42 (Temporary Uses) of the Zoning Regulations to Address Food Trucks
Summary
MEETING DATE: December 15, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
Lori Dees, Environment Health Manager
Barry Shelton, AICP, Interim Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Consider and discuss regulations pertaining to food trucks.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· Food trucks are a growing trend both nationally and locally. City Staff members field requests for food truck permits on a recurring basis but must turn applicants away as no regulations currently exist allowing such uses within the City of McKinney. Staff has drafted some regulations that would address this issue and are requesting the City Council's feedback and direction.
· The draft regulations define what food trucks are and specify the numbers of food trucks to be allowed on a piece of property and further identifies places where food trucks would be allowed. The draft regulations are attached for the City Council's review.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· On November 13, 2014, City Staff met with McKinney Economic Development Corporation's Development Advocacy Group to solicit feedback on the draft regulations. A number of minor questions were raised which led to minor amendments but overall, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Modifications which address all feedback received to date are incorporated within the proposed draft regulations.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY: N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A