The renewal fee for a Mobile Food Vendor business license is $55.   The primary contact for applications submitted online will be contacted within 1-2 business days to make a credit card payment over the phone.  All fees are non-refundable.

Standard processing time is 7-10 business days.  The Town of Gilbert has a maximum of 30 days to process business license applications.

Prior to the issuance of a Mobile Food Vending License, you will be contacted by Gilbert Fire Prevention to arrange a fire inspection of the Mobile Food Unit, or you may provide documentation from another city or town fire department in Arizona indicating the Mobile Food Unit passed a fire inspection within the preceding 12 months.

Incomplete applications or those received without the required supplemental information will not be processed.

Do not continue - please apply for a new Mobile Food Vending License Application

The following documents must be attached to the application prior to being submitted.  Please have them available prior to proceeding with the application.  Failure to include all documents will delay processing

1. Photos of the: 
   • vehicle being used
   • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
   • license plate.
2. Copy of valid Arizona driver’s license or other government issued ID for business owner(s).
3. Copy of vehicle liability insurance: 
   1. $25,000 bodily injury liability for one person and $50,000 for two or more persons
   2. $15,000 property damage liability
4. If selling food: copy of County Permit
5. Evidence of a fire inspection by the Gilbert Fire Prevention Division or provide documentation the Mobile Food Unit passed a fire inspection by another city or town fire department in Arizona within the preceding 12 months.
   • If you do not have any documentation, Gilbert Fire Prevention will contact you to arrange a fire inspection.

Fields identified with an asterisk (*) are required.

The Town of Gilbert is known as a clean, safe and vibrant community. As Gilbert gains national recognition for being a wonderful place to live and work, these Good Neighbor Principles will enhance the efforts to bring family activities to the community.  The Town encourages everyone to be a good neighbor in keeping Gilbert clean, safe, vibrant and respecting public and private property, while adding to the current mix of businesses. The Good Neighbor Principles include:

1.)        Keeping Gilbert a safe place.

2.)        Keeping Gilbert clean and well maintained.

3.)        Respecting public and private property.

4.)        Manage potential impacts to adjacent or nearby establishments and residents such as noise, lighting, parking, and trash.

5.)        Being accountable, available, and responsive, as reasonable, to community comments and concerns.

Mobile Food Vending operations shall adhere to the signage regulations specified under “Temporary Uses and Special Events”, per Section 4.402Y of the Gilbert Land Development Code – Signage Regulations:

Temporary Uses and Special Event Signs

Temporary uses and special events listed in section 4.5012 Temporary Uses, located in the Commercial, Heritage Village Center, Office, Employment, Gateway and Public Facility/ Institutional Zoning Districts shall be permitted up to three (3) on-site banner signs and up to four (4) off-premise traffic directional signs, subject to the following regulations:

1. On-Site Banner Signs. Three banner signs, each no greater than 40 square feet in area may be placed on the site of the temporary use or special event.

2. Off-Premise Traffic Directional Signs. Up to four (4) off-premise traffic directional signs are permitted, subject to the following regulations:

   1. Type/Size. A-Frame Signs no greater than 31 inches in width and 45 inches in height.

   2. Display. Signs shall be displayed up to 24 hours in advance of the event and on the day(s) the event is permitted to take place.

   3. Location. Signs may be placed in the right-of way subject to Traffic Engineer and Zoning Administrator approval to ensure signage does not interfere with traffic safety and pedestrian circulation or on private property with written permission of the property owner.

Reminder!

The following documents are required and must be attached to the application.  Failure to include all documents will delay processing

1. Photos of the: 
   • vehicle being used
   • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
   • license plate.
2. Copy of valid Arizona driver’s license or other government issued ID for business owner(s).
3. Copy of vehicle liability insurance: bodily injury, $100K per person, bodily injury, $300K per accident; property damage, $25K per accident
4. If selling food: copy of County Permit
5. Evidence of a fire inspection by the Gilbert Fire Prevention Division or provide documentation the Mobile Food Unit passed a fire inspection by another city or town fire department in Arizona within the preceding 12 months.
   • If you do not have any documentation, Gilbert Fire Prevention will contact you to arrange a fire inspection.

The Town wishes to notify all applicants of certain rights the applicant has related to the issuance of a license.

Arizona Revised Statues, Chapter 7, Article 4

9-834. Prohibited acts by municipalities and employees; enforcement; notice

A. A municipality shall not base a licensing decision in whole or in part on a licensing requirement or condition that is not specifically authorized by statute, rule, ordinance or code. A general grant of authority does not constitute a basis for imposing a licensing requirement or condition unless the authority specifically authorizes the requirement or condition.

B. Unless specifically authorized, a municipality shall avoid duplication of other laws that do not enhance regulatory clarity and shall avoid dual permitting to the maximum extent practicable.

C. This section does not prohibit municipal flexibility to issue licenses or adopt ordinances or codes.

D. A municipality shall not request or initiate discussions with a person about waiving that person's rights.

E. This section may be enforced in a private civil action and relief may be awarded against a municipality. The court may award reasonable attorney fees, damages and all fees associated with the license application to a party that prevails in an action against a municipality for a violation of this section.

F. A municipal employee may not intentionally or knowingly violate this section. A violation of this section is cause for disciplinary action or dismissal pursuant to the municipality's adopted personnel policy.

G. This section does not abrogate the immunity provided by section 12-820.01 or 12-820.02.