Good news for food trucks - and some food porn for you!
The Story
Local food trucks and the city of Charlotte have sparred in recent years over rules governing where, how and when the trucks can earn a living. But new proposed regulations may ease tensions.
Apps: chilled melon and tarragon soup shots, bruschetta w/ Chèvre, oven roasted tomato and prosciutto ribbons pic.twitter.com/i7N3Pi3KXm
— the herban legend (@herban_legend) July 26, 2014
The old and the new
Currently: 400-foot separation between food trucks.
Proposed change: Allowing for closer quarters, including four trucks on a one-acre lot.
It’s Foodtruck Friday in the Southend. Serving candied yams, fried okra, cobbler and your faves! pic.twitter.com/rU4jsi6xzc — Comfort Foods (@Comfort_Foods) October 3, 2014
Grilled Cheese Saturday: Melting @SleepyPoet 12-3 (4450 South Blvd) joining us the 1&only @onthegocupcakes pic.twitter.com/RZVivSxIsn
— Papi Queso Truck (@papiquesotruck) December 13, 2014
Currently: Food trucks can’t serve after 9 p.m.
Proposed: Can stay open all night. But have to be at least 50 feet from a “brick and mortar” eateries.
This is sweet! Extended hours! #savethetrucks http://t.co/p61ZIfRuYG — FOOD TRUCK (@cltfoodtrucks) January 8, 2015
Currently: Food trucks have to remain 400 feet from residential.
Proposed: Reduces to 100 feet.
My kind of Thursday! @BirdsongBrewing @TheTINKitchen pic.twitter.com/TVWnNNypPZ — Shane Raby (@Shane2169) December 19, 2014
Currently: Trucks must secure a permit for each spot they visit.
Proposed: One permit could list all their locations. BUT, when they want to do a one-time gig somewhere, they must secure a separate permit.
Got my first ice cream out of a ice cream truck pic.twitter.com/ktOccv7QEv — Jenna Barbee (@cea_jenna) July 19, 2014
@coachfarm Here is our Honey Goat Cheese Cupcake with Raspberry Filling. pic.twitter.com/b6OQ0DqAGH
— Cupcake Delirium (@onthegocupcakes) January 8, 2014
C5’s Take — and a question for you, reader
Food trucks feel urban. We’re glad some of the rules are loosening up. Some of our faves: Sticks and Cones (you’ve got to try the salted caramel sundae), Tin Kitchen and Dan the Pig Man. Tweet us @Charlotte_Five and tell us your favorite food truck and why. We’ll report back with your picks.
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Photo: Diedra Laird / Charlotte Observer
This story was originally published January 13, 2015 at 1:10 AM with the headline "Good news for food trucks - and some food porn for you!."