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Department of Community Development
Reference: Mobile Vending Regulations - Community Development
To: Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through: Clint Blackhurst - Acting City Manager
Prepared By: Joshua M. Tetzlaff, AICP - Associate Planner
Date Prepared: March 20, 2017
PURPOSE
This report is being brought before the City Council for review of our mobile vending regulations. Over the last few years, mobile vending, especially food trucks, have become a common site across the Front Range and the United States as a dining option. After speaking with various agencies in and around Brighton, staff would like to have a discussion with the City Council concerning our current regulations for mobile vendors to see if any amendments need to be made to address a growing trend in the mobile business industry as a whole and to possibly expand the regulations to encompass all "outdoor" businesses.
BACKGROUND
The mobile vending code for the City was written in 2004. Under current City regulations, all mobile vendors are treated the same, regardless of what they are selling. This means that whether a person is selling appliances, selling insurance, or someone making and selling street tacos, they have to abide by the same regulations. While these regulations worked for Brighton at that time, the national trend has been for mobile venders to become more accepted in communities. Not only is it a national trend, but recently staff has also heard from Brighton residents regarding the starting of potential food truck businesses and under our current regulations, operations would be very limited. With all these factors, it may be time to review the City Code to ensure it is still meeting the needs of Brighton citizens.
Over the last decade, outdoor vending has been going through a renaissance. Through this renaissance, outdoor vending has evolved from being a primarily traveling salesmen profession to include vehicles that act as a kitchen...
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