CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
" The Pass of the Oaks"
Agenda
Food Truck Ad Hoc Committee
Addendum
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 PM
Centennial Park - Norris Room
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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*D. DISCUSSION ITEM 2
Presentation of the current conditions and staff recommendations for food truck regulations.
Recommended:
Staff recommends the ad hoc committee consider forwarding the recommendations listed in the staff report to the City Council for consideration.
Council Agenda Report
From: Piper Smith, Assistant Planner
Subject: Food Truck Regulation Review – City Council Ad Hoc Committee Date: November 12, 2025
Facts
1. On October 1, 2024, City Council approved a variety of updates to the Paso Robles Zoning Code, Title 21 of the Paso Robles Municipal Code, including updates to Section 21.69.120, “Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts” (Attachment 1). This section of the municipal code establishes the permit requirements and operational standards for food trucks operating within the City limits. The rules codified staff policy on food trucks that had existed since 2019.
2. All food trucks operating are required to: comply with the operational requirements of Section
21.69.120; have a valid City business license; and have an active County of San Luis Obispo Environmental Heath Permit.
3. In addition to the above requirements, food trucks operating at one location for more than seven days in a calendar year, but less than one year, are required to obtain a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) and must meet the findings provided in Section 21.20.070, “Findings for Approval and Revocation” (Attachment 2).
4. At the May 6, 2025 City Council meeting, Councilmember Gregory requested staff bring back a discussion item regarding food truck regulations.
5. Community Development staff have been working with Community Service Officers, the Wastewater Pretreatment Coordinator, Fire Marshal, and the Finance Department to analyze the existing food truck requirements and permitting process to initiate a discussion with City Council to determine the most effective path forward for regulating food trucks.
6. On August 5, 2025, City Council discussed a ‘Legislative Update and Review Regarding Food Truck Regulations’. Staff presented the current permitting process as well as some of the challenges in enforcing the food truck standards and permitting requirements due to ambiguity in the municipal code. Members of the public were invited to participate in the discussion and provided feedback. The City Council voted to establish an Ad Hoc Committee of the City Council to be comprised of Councilmember Gregory and Councilmember Bausch to address food truck regulations and report back to City Council within 6 months with recommendations for future action based on the discussion.
7. The first Food Truck Regulation Review City Council Ad Hoc Committee meeting was held on September 22, 2025. The priority of the meeting was to gather more in-depth feedback from the public. The meeting had a high level of participation from the public. Ad Hoc committee members directed staff to collect additional information on the following topics:
a. Generators that can meet Noise Ordinance requirements
b. Comparison of the current food truck policies listed on the City’s website and the standards in the Zoning Ordinance.
c. Clarification on Fire inspection requirements
d. Additional information on complaints received by the City regarding food trucks e. Policies and options for food trucks utilizing tables, chairs, and shade structures f. Clarification of how the 7-day rule applies to food trucks hired to serve food at special events (not operated by the City).
Ad Hoc Meeting Process
The purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee is to facilitate a review of food truck regulations to be reported back to City Council within 6 months. This approach will allow in-depth dialogue with public engagement throughout the process. Any recommendations developed by the committee would be brought back to the full City Council for formal discussion and potential action at a future meeting. No changes to the existing regulations will be made during the ad hoc committee meetings.
The second ad hoc committee meeting will focus on staff’s findings and analysis in response to the concerns and questions posed at the first meeting. Time will be reserved for public comments.
Community Outreach
The following list details the outreach effort that has been taken to notify the public of the ad hoc committee meetings:
Social Media Posts (Nextdoor, Facebook, and Instagram) Press Release
Information on the City’s webpage: www.prcity.com/foodtrucks Postcards mailed to the Downtown Main Street Association, Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Business Association, Temporary Use Permit holders (active, pending, and expired), and Mobile Food Truck/Vendor Business Licenses holders (active, pending, and expired) Emails sent to subscribers of the “Food Truck Ad Hoc Committee” mailing list Providing a Spanish translator at the Ad Hoc meetings Analysis
Complaints
From April 1. 2025 to June 30, 2025, the City Police Department received 36 calls for service about mobile vendors. The typical complaint questioned whether a food truck operator was permitted to operate in the manner observed by the complainant. Typical concerns were:
proximity to the downtown City Park or downtown restaurants, customers lining up on City sidewalk
noise from generator
unsightly appearance of shade structures, table and chairs, feather flags, and other miscellaneous apparatus
number of consecutive days operating
operation of food trucks in vacant lot
Blocking emergency red curbs
Clear and Concise Rules:
A reoccurring request from the public at the first ad hoc meeting was to provide clear and concise rules about the current food truck permitting and operational standards. Staff have created a City webpage,
https://www.prcity.com/1255/Food-Trucks available in both English and Spanish, dedicated to information pertaining to food trucks operating within City limits. This website includesthe current permit requirements and operational standards (both municipal code regulations and City policies), as well as links to the webpages for the Public Works Department and Recreation Services Division where the public can obtain information on participating at City events or operating on City property. The website is continually being updated as new information becomes available.
In addition, staff have created an application packet (Attachment 3) that outlines all required information for submittal, including a property owner authorization form and example site plan. This form would allow staff to provide clear information to food truck vendors wanting to operate within City limits. Once approved, the improved application materials will be accessible online, at City Hall, and Community Service officers would have access to the document to provide food truck operators in the field.
Community Development staff has begun issuing food truck temporary use permits using a standardized template (Attachment 4) that is recognizable to Community Service Officers. The permit ensures the food truck operator has a list of applicable operational requirements on site and the ability to provide the approved permit to law enforcement when asked.
Neither document influences the current permitting requirements or operational standards but is intended to streamline the permit process and assist in ensuring operators follow the requirements of their permit. At the second ad hoc committee meeting, the ad hoc committee members will be given the opportunity to authorize staff to proceed to utilizing them for all food truck permit submittals.
Generators
A topic brought to light at the ad hoc meeting was the conflict between the City of Paso Robles noise standards (Chapter 21.83.040 of the Paso Robles Zoning Code) and the Air Pollution Control board. Food truck operators reported they found it difficult to find generators that meet both air pollution control standards and noise requirements.
The City’s noise standards depend on time of day, receiving use, and zoning districts with night-time standards in residential areas having the most restrictive standards while daytime standards in commercial zones have the least restrictive standards. Noise is a function of the sound made, the distance between the source and the receiver, and the screening/buffering provided to shield the receiver from the noise source. Since August, 2025 staff has conditioned temporary use permits for food trucks so that generator noise cannot leave the site on which the food truck is located. The policy was adopted in an effort to simplify the enforcement process for Community Service officers. Feedback from the public indicates this standard may have been too restrictive.
Staff has compiled a list of generators that are likely to meet both the standards of the City’s Noise Ordinance (Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 21.83) and current air quality standards, depending on how far from sensitive receptors the generator is placed (Attachment 5). Sensitive receptors include schools, churches, and households. For generators that a food truck operator might already own that do not meet the City’s noise limitations, sound dampening containers are available to reduce the noise without the need to purchase a new machine.
The state intends to strengthen the air quality standards for generators within the next three to five years.
This action is likely to result in a larger reliance on batteries for portable power. Battery backup systems are becoming more viable and are generally less noisy than traditional gas generators.
The presence of sensitive receptors is a part of staff’s review of temporary use permit applications. If a food truck intends to use a generator and adjacent land uses are sensitive to the noise produced by a generator, a food truck may not be appropriate at the proposed location. In contrast, in a commercial parking lot far from any residence, a food truck using a generator may be acceptable.
Recommendation #1: Staff recommends the City require food trucks utilize acoustic panels to abide by noise standards listed in Paso Robles Municipal Code Table 21.83.060-1 to protect adjacent receiving land uses from nuisance.
Accessory Furniture (Tables, Chairs, and Shade Structures):
In response to complaints received about the extensive use of tables, chairs, and shade structures by some food truck operators, City staff began prohibiting their use in about May, 2025. During both the City Council discussion in August and the first ad hoc committee meeting, food truck operators expressed confusion and concern about the new policy. There was acknowledgement of the sprawl that can occur if accessory furniture is unregulated. However, many food truck operators and their customers discussed the benefit of allowing shade for guests waiting for their order in the heat or rain, as well as providing a place to sit and eat.
The municipal code is silent on the use of structures accessory to food trucks aside from requiring their removal when not in use (Section 21.69.120.D.6 of the Paso Robles Zoning Ordinance). The food truck operators and staff desire direction from the ad hoc committee on this issue.
Recommendation #2: Staff recommends accessory furniture is limited as follows:
Accessory furniture is not permitted:
o in the public right-of-way (e.g., sidewalk or parkway), or o where it will obstruct circulation, ingress, or egress. Where space allows, permit no more than:
o 1 shade structure no larger than 120 square feet in size (below the threshold for requiring a building permit), and
o 1 table no larger than 24 square feet in size (e.g., 8 feet long x 3 feet wide), and o 8 chairs.
Regardless of City policy, pursuant to County health requirements, accessory furniture outside of the food truck cannot be used for preparation of food or improper storage of food.
Fire Department Inspection:
Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120.D.11 states, All food trucks shall be inspected and approved by the Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Department prior to issuance of its initial business license and from time to time thereafter in the discretion of the Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services Department. At a minimum, all cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors shall be protected by a UL 300 listed automatic fire extinguishing system. A Class K fire extinguisher shall be provided within each vending vehicle at an accessible location. All fire protection equipment shall be properly maintained and serviced at intervals required by the California Fire Code.
Several comments received have requested clarification of this section of the code because the Fire Department has not been conducting food truck inspections since January 1, 2023, when the responsibility was delegated to the County of San Luis Obispo Environmental Health Department. However, the 2025 California Fire Code allows the City of Paso Robles Fire Department regain control to conduct necessary inspections to ensure fire safety on all food trucks. Effective January 1, 2026, the City of Paso Robles Fire Department will again be the agency responsible for inspecting food trucks annually and hood systems biannually. As the Fire Department works on developing a process, Community Development staff will work closely with them to ensure consistent requirements and language and the public will be updated as soon as possible.
Enforcement:
The Community Service Officers are tasked with enforcement of City food truck standards and permitting requirements. In early 2025, when the number of complaints about food trucks escalated, officers began making more frequent contact with food truck operators. At the time, there was confusion about permitting requirements for operating a food truck in Paso Robles. Officers requested additional resources and guidance from the Community Development Department to help them educate food truck operators about City food truck standards and permitting requirements. In an effort to assist the enforcement effort for food trucks operating out of compliance, Community Development staff has developed informational flyers with a QR code to the food truck webpage and increased interdepartmental coordination to track food truck permitting status.
Community Service Officers continue to struggle to enforce permitting requirements on food trucks who claim to operate on a single site for less than 7 days. It takes considerable staff time to return repeatedly to document actual time spent on a single site. Similarly, a process is needed to keep permitted food truck operators in compliance with the terms of their temporary use permit.
Recommendation #3: Staff recommends that Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120 be amended so that a temporary use permit is required for ALL food trucks operating on a single site for between 1 day and 1 year unless the food truck is providing food for a special private event on private property lasting no more than 1 day where the food truck operator has been invited by the event organizer to participate (note, food trucks at City sponsored events are not subject to PRMC 21.69.120).
Recommendation #4: Staff recommend amending Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120 to require businesses who have special events totaling 7 or more days in a year, where a food truck is invited to participate, to obtain a temporary use permit for operation of the food truck(s). This temporary use permit would cover all food trucks who operate as specified in the temporary use permit.
Setbacks
An additional factor to consider is proximity of food trucks to property lines, especially those adjacent to a public street. When placed too close to the public right-of-way, food trucks have the potential to interfere with public travel. Further, the closer a truck is to a property line, the louder any generator will sound off site.
Recommendation #6: Staff recommends the ad hoc committee consider requiring a minimum setback from public sidewalks.
Proximity to Downtown:
The majority of complaints received regarding food trucks in early 2025 were related to trucks operating downtown near the park and where there is a high concentration of brick-and-mortar food businesses and limited sites that can meet the criteria for locating a food truck.
Recommendation #7: Staff recommends the ad hoc committee consider options to restrict food trucks from the downtown core to reduce conflict.
Two maps are provided for the committee’s consideration. Food trucks might be required to stay outside the TC-1 zoning district, which is outlined in Map 1 below. Alternatively, food trucks might be required to locate a certain distance from City Park. Buffers of 100, 200, and 300 feet are shown in Map 2 below.
Map 1. TC-1 Zoning District Map 2. Buffers from City Park Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this ad hoc committee meeting. Fiscal impact will be analyzed prior to finalizing any decisions made by the City Council.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the ad hoc committee consider forwarding the recommendations listed in the staff report to the City Council for consideration.
Attachments
1. Paso Robles Municipal Code Section 21.69.120, “Food Trucks and Food Truck Courts”
2. Paso Robles Municipal Code Chapter 21.20 “Temporary Use Permits”
3. Proposed Food Truck Temporary Use Permit Application Packet
4. Approved Food Truck Temporary Use Permit Template
5. California Air Resources Board (CARB) Compliant Generators
6. TC-1 Zoning District map and City Park buffer map
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Attachment 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
FOOD TRUCK PERMIT APPLICATION
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 237-3970
[email protected]
In order to operate a food truck, the City of Paso Robles requires property owners to obtain a food truck permit in accordance with Paso Robles Municipal Code (PRMC) Chapter 21.69.120 and a city business license pursuant to PRMC Chapter 3.28. The applicant shall be responsible for applying for and renewing the business license and permit annually.
The provisions of this Section shall not apply to persons operating a food truck as part of a certified farmer’s market, an authorized street fair or other event occurring under a special permit issued by the City of Paso Robles, or as allowed by the City in City parks provided that the food truck is part of the event and is complying with all terms of the permit or permits issued for the event.
Food Truck Application Form
Property Owner Authorization Form
Site Plan showing entire property on which the food truck is located.
Photograph of the Food Truck
Non-Refundable Application Fee (1-year term) $206 (FY 2025/26) San Luis Obispo County Mobile Food Facility Permit
Copy of San Luis Obispo County Commissary Kitchen User Agreement form (Attachment 1) City of Paso Robles Commissary Kitchen User Agreement form (Attachment 3) Food Truck
A vending vehicle selling food and/or beverages in an operable motorized coach or trailer with current Department of Motor Vehicles registration and a current food safety permit acceptable to the San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health Services Division.
Allowed Commercial Zone
Uptown Town Centre Specific Plan: T3-N, T3-F, T4-N, T4-NC, TC-1, TC-2, RSC All Other Zones: CP, C-1, C-2, C-3, RC, RL, M, PM, AP
Operational Requirements
Private Property. Food trucks shall operate only on private property with an existing commercial use and only as an accessory use to an existing business.
Permanent Surface Parking. The food truck shall only be stopped, standing, or parked on a permanent surface paved with concrete, asphalt, or similar as determined by the review authority.
Litter Removal. Each vendor shall provide adequate garbage receptacles accessible to customers for disposal of garbage. The food truck and surrounding property shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner at all times. The mobile vendor shall remove litter caused by its products from any public and private property within a 25-foot radius of the food truck's location.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
DEFINITIONS & GUIDELINES
1 San Luis Obispo County Restroom Use Agreement form (Attachment 2) Attachment 3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
FOOD TRUCK PERMIT APPLICATION
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 237-3970
[email protected]
No Discharge of Liquid. The vendor shall not discharge any liquid (e.g., water, grease, oil, etc.) onto or into City streets, storm drains, catch basins, or sewer facilities. All discharges shall be contained and properly disposed of by the vendor.
Temporary Shade Structures. Temporary shade structures shall be removed whenever the food truck is not in operation.
Noise. The vendor shall be subject to the noise provisions set forth in Chapter 21.82 (Noise). The operation shall at all times be conducted in a manner not detrimental to surrounding properties or residents by reason of lights, noise, activities, parking, or other actions. The vendor shall prohibit loitering at the site and shall control noisy patrons on-site and those leaving the premises. No amplified music or loudspeakers shall be permitted.
Hours of Operation. Food truck vending hours shall be established by the review authority with the required permit.
Circulation. Food trucks and trailers and associated equipment (such as tables, chairs, garbage receptacles, etc.) shall not alter the circulation pattern of parking lots nor shall they be parked in restricted areas marked for “no parking”, “fire lane”, etc.
Egress. Food trucks shall not block egress from a building.
Equipment Storage. Food trucks and associated equipment shall not be stored overnight at the location of vending.
Conditions of Approval. Food trucks shall comply with all conditions of approval required by the review authority approving a temporary use permit, site plan, or conditional use permit. 2 Attachment 3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
FOOD TRUCK PERMIT APPLICATION
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 237-3970
[email protected]
Business Owner/Applicant Name: _____________________________Business Name________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ___________________ Mobile Phone: _________________ Work Phone: ____________________ Food Truck Operating Location: _________________________________________________________________ I, the undersigned applicant, declare under penalty of perjury that all of the information provided above is true and correct. I understand that the permit is subject to revocation if there is any materially false or misleading information contained in this Declaration and Verification of Information. I further understand that I am signing this declaration under penalty of perjury and that perjury is punishable under California Penal Code Section 125 by imprisonment for a period of two (2) to four (4) years.
I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold the city harmless for any and all claims, actions or litigation arising out of the issuance of the permit by the city.
_________________________________________________________________ Print Name of Applicant
__________________________________________ _______________________ Signature of Applicant Date
GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIRED
APPLICANTS’S DECLARATION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF TERMS OF FOOD TRUCK PERMIT 3 Attachment 3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
FOOD TRUCK PERMIT APPLICATION
1000 Spring Street
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 237-3970
[email protected]
The written approval of the owner of the location shall be obtained. A copy of this approval shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator with the permit application, prior to operating at the location. The vendor shall maintain proof of the owner’s approval in the vehicle. The person operating the food truck shall present this proof upon the demand of a peace officer or City employee authorized to enforce.
This form to be completed by the property owner to acknowledge all operational requirements of the food truck as set forth in Chapter 21.69.120 of the Paso Robles Zoning Code.
Property Address:_______________________________________________________________________________ Property Owners Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:_________________________________________________________________________________ ☐ Home Phone: ________________ ☐Mobile Phone: ________________ ☐ Work Phone: ___________________ The execution of which I understand is my personal responsibility, I hereby authorize the following person to operate a food truck on above address.
_____________________________________________________________________ Applicant(s) Name
______________________________________________________________________ Applicant(s) Signature
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am the property owner for the address listed above and I personally filled out the above information and certify its accuracy. Note: A copy of the owner’s driver license, form notarization, or other verification acceptable to the City is required to verify the property owner’s signature. _____________________________________________________________________ Property Owner’s Name (please print)
______________________________________________________________________ Property Owner’s Signature Date
Permit Application #: __________________ (to be filled out by staff)
PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION
4 Attachment 3
1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO HEALTH AGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
2156 Sierra Way STE. B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PO Box 1489, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Phone: (805) 781-5544 Fax: (805)781-4211
Email: [email protected]
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY, MOBILE SUPPORT UNIT, & VENDING MACHINE COMMISSARY
USE AGREEMENT
As part of the permit review process, this agreement must be signed by the mobile food facility, mobile support unit or vending machine operator (collectively, “mobile food facility”) and the commissary, mobile support unit or other permanent food facility that has obtained both a health permit and approval to operate in conjunction with a mobile food facility (collectively, “approved facility”) from Environmental Health Services (“EHS”).
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
• All food and food related items used in the mobile food facility’s business (utensils, mixing bowls, pots, pans, etc.)ATTACHMENT 1
• PAGE 1 of 2, must always be stored within the approved facility. • If significant or major violations are noted, EHS has the right to suspend or revoke the health permit / change the status of the mobile food facility and approved facility, as applicable. • EHS staff may conduct inspections and investigate consumer complaints associated with the approved facility and mobile food facility.
• The mobile food facility must immediately cease all operations if the approved facility’s permit is suspended or revoked or it is otherwise identified as “not approved” by EHS or if an imminent health hazard exists that includes, but is not limited to, a vermin infestation, a lack of hot water, a sewage system backup/failure, etc. • During an inspection, any violations observed in a common-use area of the approved facility will be issued to all mobile food facility permit holders in operation at the time of the inspection. • The approved facility is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of permanent equipment used by the mobile food facility (e.g., dish machine, refrigeration units, handwash facilities, preparation sinks, restrooms, etc.). • The approved facility and mobile food facility are jointly and severally responsible for complying with all applicable laws.
• The mobile food facility agrees to report to the approved facility daily to acquire potable water, prepare food, store food and supplies, clean and sanitize utensils and equipment, and dispose of liquid waste and refuse. This requirement may not apply to mobile food facilities that operate at a community event, if approved by EHS. • The mobile food facility must be cleaned and serviced at least once daily during an operating day. • The mobile food facility must store food products remaining after each day’s operation in the approved facility. • The mobile food facility agrees to destroy potentially hazardous foods that are held hot (at or above 135°F) on a mobile food facility at the end of the operating day.
• The mobile food facility must be stored at or within the approved facility unless an alternate location has been approved by EHS, in order to have protection from unsanitary conditions. • The mobile food facility agrees to provide the approved facility with a copy of its annual health permit and the approved facility shall keep said permits on-site for review during inspections. • The approved facility or mobile food facility operator shall notify EHS in writing within 10 days of severance of this Note: This agreement is non agreement. -transferable. If at any time there is a change in the business or a modification to this agreement, contact EHS and submit an updated commissary agreement.
Attachment 3
ATTACHMENT 1
2 COMMISSARY INFORMATION
To be filled out by commissary owner/operator
Name of Business
(please print):
Email:
Facility Address: City: Zip:
Representative: Business
Phone:
Cell:
I, the approved facility can and will provide the necessary facilities and equipment for the mobile food facility operator at my permitted permanent food facility as checked below (check all that apply):
Food Storage Refrigeration Walk-in refrigerator Produce Dry food Frozen food Walk-in freezer Food Preparation Prep tables/counter space Cooking equipment Mixers Quick chillers Washing and Sanitizing Handwashing sink Food preparation sink 3-compartment sink Commercial dishwashing machine Supply Storage Utensils Linens Food Packaging Cleaners/chemicals Water Supply and Waste Potable cold and hot
water
Potable water tank filling
ability
Liquid waste disposal to
approved wastewater system
Refuse disposal
Premises Restroom with handwashing facilities Overnight Parking Electrical service Covered Vehicle Servicing Area By signing below, I, the approved facility, declare that I have read, understand, and will comply with the conditions of approval described above and that the information I have provided is accurate and correct.
Signature: Date:
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY, MOBILE SUPPORT UNIT, OR VENDING MACHINE OPERATOR To be filled out by mobile food facility owner/operator Name of Business
(please print):
Email:
Owner Mailing
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Representative: Business
Phone:
Cell:
By signing below, I, the mobile food facility, declare that I have read, understand, and will comply with the conditions of approval described above and that the information I have provided is accurate and correct.
Signature: Date:
OFFICE USE ONLY
Specialist Name
(please print):
Signature: Date:
FA PR SR
Attachment 3
RESTROOM USE AGREEMENT
All mobile food facilities operating in San Luis Obispo County that park and conduct business for more than one hour at a specific location must have access to a restroom within 200 feet for use by the food service workers. A separate form is required for each location.
The restroom hand washing sink must be equipped with hot (minimum 100oF) and cold water and wall mounted hand soap and single use towel dispensers or other approved hand drying device.
1. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE MOBILE FOOD FACILITY OWNER/OPERATOR:
Business Name:____________________________ Vehicle License #:___________________ Owner Name: _____________________________ Phone Number:____________________ Days in operation: Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Hours of Operation:______________________
2. TO BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE USE OF A TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES:
Business Name: _________________________ Phone Number:________________________ Business Address: _______________________ City: ______________________________ I agree to allow the food service workers of the above mobile food facility, which is located within 200 feet of my establishment, to utilize my restroom and hand washing sink.
Print Name:_______________________________ Title: ______________________________ Signature: ________________________________ Date: ______________________________
3. TO BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY THE MOBILE FOOD FACILITY OWNER/OPERATOR:
The above information is true and correct. If I decide to relocate to a different site, I agree to contact the department with updated information and approval.
I understand that failure to secure permission to access an approved restroom for use by the food service workers may result in suspension of my health permit and additional fees.
I agree to operate my mobile food facility in accordance with these requirements.
Print Name: ________________________________ Title:______________________________ Signature: __________________________________ Date:______________________________
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO HEALTH AGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION
2156 Sierra Way STE. B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
PO Box 1489, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Phone: (805) 781-5544 Fax: (805) 781-4211
Email: [email protected]
ATTACHMENT 2
Attachment 3
Commissary Kitchen User Acknowledgment Form
Commissary Kitchen Owner Information:
Name: _________________ Phone #: __________________ Email: ___________________ Commissary Kitchen Address: ____________________________________________________ Commissary Kitchen User Information:
Business Name: _________________________ Owner Name: ______________________ Phone #: __________________ Email: ___________________
Best Management Practices for Commissary Kitchens
This letter serves as confirmation of our commitment to upholding the highest standards of sanitation and environmental responsibility within our commissary kitchen operations. We understand the importance of following best management practices regarding the handling of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG). As such, we will adhere to the guidelines outlined in the FOG booklet.
Our team will ensure that:
• No FOG will be deliberately dumped down any drain. All FOG will be properly collected and disposed of according to local regulations. • Regular maintenance of grease traps and other waste management systems will be conducted. This will help prevent clogs and spills that could negatively impact the city's infrastructure.
• All staff will be trained on proper FOG handling procedures to ensure that everyone understands the importance of these practices and their impact on the environment.
We are confident that by following these procedures, we can effectively manage FOG and help protect the city's sanitation system. We are dedicated to upholding these policies while operating within this facility.
By signing this form, we acknowledge that the Commissary Kitchen Owner has provided us with the City of Paso Robles Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Manual.
Commissary User Signature: ________________________ Date:________________ ATTACHMENT 3
Attachment 3
Site Plan Example
Food Truck
Location
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
“The Pass of the Oaks”
MONTH DAY, 2025
NAME
123 ABC DRIVE
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Subject: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 25-XX – BUSINESS NAME, TEMPORARY FOOD TRUCK SALES Location: ON SITE BUSINESS NAME – 123 ABC DRIVE
Expiration: July 24, 2026
Description: The food truck is authorized to operate at ADDRESS, up to [7 days a week from 12pm-9pm].
Temporary food sales would be permitted for one year from the date of issuance. The food truck would be parked on paved private property at the existing business ON SITE BUSINESS NAME.
Dear Ms. APPLICANT:
The Community Development Department has reviewed and approved the above-described project. Project approval is subject to the following conditions and findings.
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
1. The proposed use is temporarily permitted within, and would not impair the integrity and character of, the Regional Commercial Zoning District and complies with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Building and Fire Codes.
2. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the proposed use.
3. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed temporary use as conditioned will not adversely impact surrounding properties.
4. As conditioned the proposed temporary use will not adversely impact the public health, safety, and welfare.
5. There will be no potentially significant negative impacts upon environmental quality and natural resources that could not be properly mitigated and monitored.
6. There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to the public health and safety.
Attachment 4
REVOCATION
This Temporary Use Permit may be revoked or modified by the Zoning Administrator if any one of the following findings can be made:
a. Circumstances have changed so that one or more of the required findings can no longer be made.
This would include noise levels becoming a nuisance.
b. The Temporary Use Permit was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation. c. One or more of the conditions of the Temporary Use Permit have not been met. d. The use is in violation of any statute, ordinance, law, or regulation.
This decision shall be final following issuance of this letter. Appeals may be filed in writing within 15 days of the issuance of this letter. Appeals shall state the reason for the appeal and shall be submitted to the Community Development Department. Appeals of staff decisions are heard by the Planning Commission.
If you should have any questions regarding this approval, please feel free to contact me at (805) 237-3970.
Sincerely,
Name
Title
Cc:
Estefania Ramirez, Police Department
Catherine Piatti, Finance Department
Lauren Alderete, Industrial Wastewater Department
Paul Patti, Emergency Services
Attachments:
Exhibit A – Temporary Use Permit
Exhibit B – Site Plan
Exhibit C – County of San Luis Obispo Mobile Food Facility Permit
Attachment 4
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 25-XX
BUSINESS NAME
123 ABC DRIVE
TEMPORARY FOOD TRUCK SALES
Issued: MONTH DAY, 2025
Expires: MONTH DAY, 2026
(post in conspicuous place)
_________________________________________________________
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Approval of this permit is subject to ongoing compliance with Mobile Food Facility Permit PERMIT NUMBER issued by County of San Luis Obispo Environmental Health Services Department.
Approval of this permit is subject to ongoing compliance with City business License PERMIT NUMBER Approval of this permit is subject to ongoing compliance with the City of Paso Robles Fats, Oils, and Grease Control Manual and your Commissary Kitchen User Agreement.
This permit and attached exhibits must be kept on site while operating and presented upon request.
The food truck shall remain parked on paved private property during operation as reflected in exhibit A and removed at the end of each business day.
The food truck shall be kept in a neat and clean manner. Food truck operators must remove all litter within a 25 ft radius of operation and have appropriate trash and recycling reciprocals available for patrons.
The business shall not set up any tables, chairs, shade structures, or similar furniture or equipment outside of the food truck.
The food truck is subject to noise provisions set forth in Chapter 21.82. Generator noise shall not be audible from offsite.
The food truck shall not obstruct any ingress/egress to a building or block any restricted areas reserved for emergency services.
The food truck shall only vend permitted food and drinks – the sales of other non-food items is not permitted.
The operation of the food truck is accessory to the existing on-site commercial business; this permit shall be null and void if the onsite commercial business seizes operation prior to the expiration date of this permit.
Applicant Declaration
I, the undersigned, hereby declare under penalty of perjury that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with all applicable rules, requirements, and conditions related to this Temporary Use Permit issued by the City of Paso Robles. I understand that failure to comply with any applicable conditions, rules, or laws may result in the revocation or modification of the Temporary Use Permit. __________________ ______________
Signature Date
EXHIBIT B
Insert Site Plan
Attachment 5
California Air Resources Board Compliant Generators
Model Energy
Source
Noise
Volume (dB)
Running
Watts
Price CARB
Compliant
Anker SOLIX
F3800
Portable
Power Station
Battery 45 6000 $3,499.00 N/A
EcoFlow
Battery
Generator
Delta Pro Ultra
Battery Pack
Battery 30 7200 $2,449.02 N/A
Jackery Push
Button Start
Battery
Generator
Battery 30 14400 $2,923.08 N/A
Nature's
Generator
Power Station
Battery 0 6000 $2,249.99 N/A
DieHard 9000-
Watt Tri Fuel
Inverter
Generator
Gasoline/
Propane/
Natural Gas
<60 dB 7200 $1,749.30 Yes
Firman
Whisper Series
Inverter
Generator
Gasoline 54 dB 1700 $699.99 Yes
Generac Dual
Fuel Inverter
Generator
Gasoline /
Propane
< 60 dB 3900 $1,249.00 Yes
Kubota
Lowboy II
GL7000
Diesel 66 dB 6500 $7,440.00 Yes
Pulsar Super
Quiet Inverter
Generator
Gasoline 59 dB 4000 $448.00 Yes
Predator
Super Quiet
Gasoline 67dB 7600 $1,999.00 Yes
Westinghouse
WGen9500DF
Gasoline /
Propane
74 dB 9500 $999.00 Yes
Attachment 6
Map 1.
TC-1 Zoning District
Attachment 6
Map 2.
Buffers from City Park
From: Ivet Silva <>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 11:59 AM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: For tonight’s Food Truck HOC meeting
[EXTERNAL EMAIL]
Previously sent email.
Ivet Silva
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Formal Complaint: Food Truck Operations
I am filing a complaint about a local food truck business due to repeated safety, sanitation, and
neighborhood issues:
• Crowds & Cleanliness: Large crowds frequently disregard nearby homes, and no measures are
Some people who received this message don't often get email from @yahoo.com. Learn why this is important taken to control guest behavior. There are repeated incidents of public urination and broken glass
left on sidewalks.
• Child Safety: The operators bring a child to work but are often inattentive because they are busy
taking orders, leaving the child unsupervised.
• Fire Safety: A recent fire involved my son, an off-duty firefighter, who had to remove a propane tank
to prevent an explosion. An employee attempted to put out a grease fire with water, showing a lack
of fire safety knowledge.
• Noise Disturbance: The business routinely uses a leaf blower and impact drill around 1:30 AM,
disturbing the neighborhood.
• Schedule: The food truck operates three days per week, repeatedly exposing the community to
these risks.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS 25.11.12
Some people who received this message don't often get email from . Learn why this is important From: Magdalena Nevarez <>
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 8:10 AM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Good morning
[EXTERNAL EMAIL]
Good morning. I have a question for the committee meeting tonight about the food trucks but I cannot attend. I know that canopies or tarps are not allowed. The rainy season is starting now and we have concerns about how the lack of any shelter will impact our business. I’m sure that other business owners will have the same concerns.
Is there any chance of bringing this up for discussion? La conchita feliz food truck.