You must have a licence to operate a refreshment vehicle in the Municipality of Port Hope. This includes chip trucks, coffee trucks, hot dog carts, and ice cream carts.
Refreshment vehicle application process
A completed application form, the required fee and the following letters/reports must be provided to the Municipal Clerk, along with written permission from the owner of the property upon which the vehicle will operate.
After approval, we will grant your licence after you've completed the following:
- Local Health Unit inspection and approval;
- Food Handlers Certificate;
- Detailed drawing of the location of the refreshment vehicle including setbacks;
- Port Hope Fire Department inspection and approval (this may require you to install a kitchen fire suppression system);
- Port Hope Planning and Development Department compliance with the Zoning By-law;
- Port Hope Police Department confirm the good character of the applicant (Criminal Record Check);
- Submission of proof of liability insurance;
- Payment of licence fee.
Fees
Please contact the Corporate Services department to obtain information regarding licensing fees. View By-law 122/2007 - License, regulate and govern vehicles from which refreshments are sold.
Please note that Refreshment Vehicle Licences are limited each year. If you fail to comply with By-law 122/2007, you are liable to a penalty as per the Provincial Offences Act.