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Refreshment Vehicle License

Refreshment Vehicles

Refreshment Vehicles and vendors bring vibrancy and diversity of food to Loyalist Township. Refreshment Vehicles can be Food Trucks, Catering Vehicles, Ice Cream Trucks, Hot Dog Stands, etc. Did you know you need a licence to operate a refreshment vehicle in the Township? 

Learn more about the requirements for mobile food by reviewing the refreshment vehicle licensing by-law before setting up shop! 

Applications

Complete the Refreshment Vehicle Licence Application. If you require the form in an alternative method, please contact clerk@loyalist.ca

Please note that if you are applying for a park permit for the 2025 year you must submit your application by December 31, 2024. There are no deadlines for those operating on private property. 

Refreshment Vehicle By-law FAQs

Refreshment vehicles can be ice cream trucks, hot dog stands, bicycle ice cream carts, or food trucks and they are regulated by By-law 2024-103

 Refreshment vehicles can operate:

1) on private property zoned for that use with permission from the property owner; and
2) on Township Parks if they have a Park Permit.
Location of each refreshment vehicle must be approved by the Township.

 Hours of operation of a refreshment vehicle are between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

 Yes, refreshment vehicles must be licenced under By-law 2024-103. There are some exemptions. 

The cost of a licence for 2025 is as follows:

Class 1 and 2 Refreshment Vehicle Licence fee $350

Class 3 Refreshment Vehicle Licence fee $120

Class 1 and 2 Refreshment Vehicle Renewal fee $200 (must have had a valid 2024 licence)

Class 3 Refreshment Renewal fee $75 (must have had a valid 2024 licence)

If operating at a designated park, there is an additional Park Permit fee of: 

Park Permit with hydro $3000

Park Permit without hydro $1600

 Yes, all licences expire on December 31 each year.

Review of the previous Refreshment Vehicle By-law

Loyalist Township conducted a comprehensive review of its refreshment vehicle licensing by-law. This review aimed to ensure that the licensing framework is up-to-date, efficient, and aligned with the community’s needs. The review assessed various aspects, including application procedures, adding proximity limitations to the commercial core, park permit allocation, and fee structures

The reviewed gathered feedback from stakeholders and analyzing current practices to enhance the overall experience for applicants and ensure that health and safety standards are rigorously maintained. The goal was to streamline operations and support the growth of local businesses, contributing to a vibrant and thriving community. 

If you would like to know more about the review, please visit Engage Loyalist

Contact Us

Loyalist Township
Box 70, 263 Main Street
Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0
Tel: 613-386-7351
info@loyalist.ca

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