Residents and visitors of the City of North Vancouver will find more food carts or trucks in the city starting next month.
CNV is embarking on a new pilot program that aims to encourage the growing food truck industry – particularly in places where food options are limited. The pilot will allow food trucks and food carts to operate at 16 locations in the City starting in early June.
Running until October 30, the pilot program simplifies the application process and opens up new opportunities for food trucks and carts, both in numbers and locations.
“People love food trucks,” said Mayor Linda Buchanan. “Over the past 20 years the demand for mobile food services has risen sharply, and our policies haven’t kept pace. That’s why the City is moving forward with a pilot program that will create new economic opportunities as well as new lunch options for hungry people. This pilot will add vibrancy to the community and create new ways to socialize and connect with neighbours.”
The program also allows for food carts and food trucks to apply to locate on private property for special events.
Trucks and carts may apply for specific slot and date allocations, providing certainty for vendors and the public. Food trucks will be able to apply for up to eight locations and food carts can operate at all 16 locations listed on the map at cnv.org/foodtrucks.
The pilot project regulations are intended to be less restrictive and more business-friendly, including streamlined and simplified application process, rolling intake of applications following the initial allocations, and an allocation process that is separate from business licensing.
