Lynnwood approves streamlined permitting process for food trucks

EVERETT — The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday making it easier for food truck vendors to obtain permits.

The council first started discussing the ordinance on April 15. City staff said there is currently no clear path for food truck permitting. Council members said they support encouraging food trucks to open in the city to promote community activity.

The ordinance would only apply to food trucks, as many other mobile food vendors, such as food carts and stands, don’t have adequate refrigeration or clean water, Community Planning Manager Karl Almgren said at the April meeting.

The ordinance creates a specific mobile food vendor permit, improves the application process, improves the permit portal, and adds appropriate fees and inspections to ensure that food trucks are operating safely, planner Brian Kirk said.

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