Following last week’s tragic accident where a man and his 8-year-old son were hit by a pickup in a parking lot where a food truck was operating, many customers say they still feel safe thanks to city regulations in place.
The city municipal code has numerous requirements and restrictions regarding food trucks and vending vehicles. Food trucks may park on the street in the public right-of-way and serve customers on a nearby sidewalk. Once their permit is approved, the permit is good for one fiscal year and they can operate it in any location in the city.
Mike Roberts is the owner of Mike’s Smoke and Grill food truck. He just started selling food at “Pueblo Magico” which is located at the corner of Rosedale Highway and Calloway Drive. Roberts said he feels safe at that location even though it’s a busy intersection…