COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
New Regulations for Food Truck Park and Commissary
Developments
City Council
April 18, 2023
Public Hearing
Agenda Item 16.2
Food Truck Parks
•Private Developments•Multiple Food Vendors•Dine In & Take Out Background
• Title 16 Silent on Food Truck Parks (FTP) &
Commissaries
• First FTP permitted under 6-Month Temporary
Activity Permit in 2020
• Title 16 Update Determined Necessary
Ordinance Development
First Draft Addressed Food Truck Parks Based on Research & TAP Experience Ad Hoc Committee Formed6 City DepartmentsSJC Environmental HealthIndustry Representatives Ad Hoc Committee, Ordinance Refinement, Planning Commission 3 Meetings to Review First Draft
Commissary Ordinance Added
Research & Modifications
4th Meeting to Review Updated Draft
Planning Commission 7-0 Vote Recommending Adoption
Commissaries
•Food Truck & Supplies Storage•Truck Wash•Liquid & Solid Waste Disposal
Ad Hoc Committee, Ordinance Refinement, Planning Commission 3 Meetings to Review First Draft
Commissary Ordinance Added
Research & Modifications
4th Meeting to Review Updated Draft
Planning Commission 7-0 Vote Recommending Adoption
Proposed Ordinance: Overview
Zoning
Permitting Requirements
Development & Operation Standards
Glossary Definitions
Proposed Ordinance: Zoning & Permitting RequirementsMiscellaneousIndustrialCommercialResidential Open SpacePublic FacilitiesPortGeneralLimitedAutoLarge-ScaleDowntownGeneralNeighbor-hoodOfficeHigh DensityMedium DensityLow DensityEstatesOSPFPTIGILCACLCDCGCNCORHRMRLRE LLLLLFood Truck Pod (2-5)AAAAAFood Truck Hub (6-10)CCCCCFood Truck Plaza (11+)CCCCCCFood Truck Park/Commissary Co-LocationAAAACommissary Permitting Legend•L = Land Development Permit (LDP)•A = Administrative Use Permit (AUP)•C = Commission Use Permit (CUP) Development & Operation Standards: Food Truck Parks
Development StandardsArea, Setbacks, Paving, Parking, Fencing, Access, Landscaping, Solid Waste, Lighting, Seating, Restrooms, Pedestrian Protections, Alcohol Sales, Utilities, Signage Operation StandardsDischarge of Liquid Waste, Property Maintenance/Cleanup, Truck Storage, Live Entertainment, Noise, Operating Hours, Food Truck Licensing Compliance Reduced Requirements for Parks Occurring < 3 Days per Week Development & Operation Standards: Commissaries
Development & Operation StandardsSetbacks, minimum area, paving, parking, LP-gas storage, access, landscaping, solid waste/recycling, liquids disposal, property maintenance, lighting, utilities, noise, signage Required FunctionsLiquid waste disposal, solid waste disposal, potable water source including hot & cold, secure storage for food wagons and supplies, electrical hookups, restrooms Optional FunctionsRefrigeration, dry storage, food service equipment repair, food preparation space with 3-compartment sink, propane services Development & Operation Standards: Co-Locations
Development & Operation StandardsMeet all requirements of both Food Truck Park and Commissaries Differences Between Park and Commissary = More Restrictive AppliesArea requirements, parking, operating hours, fencing Recommendations
1. Find no further environmental review is required for the proposed code amendments pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) section 15183 (consistency with General Plan and Community Plan).
2. Adopt an Ordinance amending Title 16 (Development Code) of the Stockton Municipal Code to create regulations pertaining to food truck parks and commissaries.