Food Truck Licences

The Township of North Huron issues licenses for operating Food Trucks on Municipal Property under the Food Trucks on Municipal Property By-law. 

The Township of North Huron does not license Food Trucks on private properties. Although Food Trucks operating on private property are not subject to licensing provisions within the Food Trucks on Municipal Property By-law, Food Truck Operators shall abide by all of the by-laws of the Township of North Huron, including the Zoning By-law. To inquire about the Zoning on your property, please contact the Clerk's Department. 

General Information 

As a Food Truck Operator, you will require a license issued by the Township of North Huron if you will be operating your food truck on municipal property within the boundaries of the Township of North Huron (this includes Food Trucks on Municipal Property at Special Events).  "Municipal Property" or "Municipal Facility" pertains to any property owned by the Township of North Huron that is not a highway, and includes but is not limited to parks and trails. 

Licenses for Food Trucks on Municipal Property are valid for the duration of the event, up to seven days from the date they are issued.  A new license is required for each event, due to the reviews and approvals being based on the specific event and/or location at which the Food Truck is present.

The Township of North Huron does not offer seasonal or multi-vendor licenses for Food Trucks. 

Food Trucks that are participating in a Special Event or other applicable circumstances where multiple Food Trucks are present in a concentrated area, are to obtain a license under the Food Trucks on Municipal Property By-law for each individual business. 

Food Truck License Application Requirements 

For an application to be deemed complete, the applicant shall provide to the Township the following documentation at the time of submission of the application: 

• A fully completed application form as supplied by the Township; 
• A Propane Fitter's Certificate indicating compliance with the provisions of the Ontario Propane Storage and Utilization Code, if propane fueled appliances are located on the Food Truck; 
• Proof of a valid commercial liability insurance policy with a minimum of $2,000,000.00 coverage, and with the Township named as an additional insured party for the time period of the requested license period; 
• Documentation from the Fire Chief or their designate confirming that the Food Truck is in compliance with applicable fire safety regulations; 
• A satisfactory inspection report from a Health Unit completed within the current calendar year of the date of application; 
• A site plan noting the location of the Food Truck and the distance from other structures in the area such as buildings, sidewalks, roadways, other Food Trucks, and any other relevant buildings, structures, vehicles, etc.; and 
• The appropriate license fee required in accordance with the North Huron Fees and Charges By-law, as amended from time to time. 

Application Process

To apply for a Food Truck on Municipal Property license through the Township, you must: 

1. Complete the Food Truck on Municipal Property Application Form and compile the supporting documentation. 
2. Submit the completed application form, along with all of the required documentation to the Clerk's Department by email, through the online Food Truck on Municipal Property Application Form or in person at the Municipal Office. 
3. Once approved, pay for your license and pick it up from the Municipal Office.

Please note: To apply for another food truck license in the same year, any application materials that are applicable and have not expired can be used to apply for a new license.

Food Truck License Fees

The fee for obtaining a food truck license is set out in the Township's Fees and Charges By-law and is required to be paid at the time of the issuance of the Food Truck License. The Township of North Huron accepts payments for Food Truck License fees in person at the North Huron Municipal Office by way of cash, cheque, debit, or credit card.

The Township of North Huron also accepts payments by way of Mastercard, VISA, and debit online through OptionPay. Through OptionPay, our third-party payment processor, for a nominal processing fee you can make card payment through our website using the the link below, on your smart phone by scanning the QR Code, via phone to the finance group and in our municipal office. All processing fees are charged by OptionPay and are not received by the Municipality.

OptionPay Online Payment Link: https://payment.optionpay.ca/the-corporation-of-the-township-of-north-huron/index.php