Briefing PurposeTo summarize Planning staffs findings regarding the possibility of food trucks in Portsmouth:

Program Goals Recommendations for food truck operations:

Downtown right-of-way City property/special events Non-residential private property Residential private property Outside of Downtown right-of-way

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Goals Continue to

promote Portsmouth as a unique destination

Increase Downtown activity

Support City events

Expand access to fresh food City-wide

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Proposed Regulatory Framework New Article X in Chapter 32 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Local

Improvements), dedicated to food trucks

Addition to Article I, 32-23(c) of exemption for food trucks selling on streets, as permitted by City Manager or designee

Regulations exist in Chapter 15.1 for health standardsthat could already be applied to food trucks

Regulations exist in Chapter 25 (Parks and Rec.), Article IIIfor use of portion of parks with permit

Modification of Zoning Ordinance to allow food truckson private property

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Proposed Regulatory Framework:Downtown Option 1

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Option 1 100 buffer zone from

existing restaurants Different product = different

market = no competition

300 Buffer 100 Buffer

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Option 13 dedicated on-street parking spaces

Good for one year Performance standards Lottery if demand exceeds

supply 100 protective buffer around

restaurants

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Proposed Regulatory Framework:City Property/Special Events Option 2

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Approval by City Manager or designee for operating on City sidewalks, streets, parking lots, etc (outside of Downtown)

Approval by Parks and Rec. for operating in parks

500 protective buffer around youth athletic leagues concession activities

City PropertyOption 2

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Special Events

Encourage food truck presence at special, one-time events (concerts, block parties, etc.) through permissive regulations

Option 2

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Proposed Regulatory Framework:Private Property Options 3 & 4

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Non-Residential Private Property Option 3 Same permitting process as in other areas

Permitted on privateproperty with notarizedagreement between foodtruck owner and propertyowner

Requires Zoning Clearanceto ensure safe access

Hours of operation:7 a.m. 9 p.m.

Noise Ordinance and other food truck regulations still apply

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Residential Private Property Option 4 Allowed for catering

Same permitting processas in other areas

Permitted in driveways ofprivate property withnotarized agreementbetween food truck ownerand property owner

Hours of operation:7 a.m. 9 p.m.

Noise Ordinance and other food truckregulations still apply

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Proposed Regulatory Framework:Right of Way Outside of Downtown

Option 5

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Same permitting process as in other areas

Must fit in legal parking space Permitted in ROW by City

Manager or designee Hours of operation: 7 am 9

pm Noise Ordinance and other

food truck regulations still apply

Right-of-Way Outside of Downtown

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Regulatory and Policy Goals: Greater regulatory flexibility for increased options

Support City events

Nuisance prevention

Performance standards

Avoid conflict between restaurants and food trucks

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Permit Process for All Food Trucks:

Health Department Mobile Food Service Permit

Commissioner of the Revenue Business license

Planning Food truck permit

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Options Menu

Options for food truck locations:

Downtown right-of-way

City property/special events

Non-residential private property

Residential private property

Outside of Downtown right-of-way

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