Food Truck Regulations

A new City of Port St. Lucie ordinance for Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicles (MFDVs) and Temporary Commercial Kitchens (TCKs), commonly known as food trucks and trailers, is now in effect.

The City appreciates how much food trucks add to our community, from boosting the local economy to bringing unique flavors and supporting up‑and‑coming culinary entrepreneurs.

These updated guidelines help keep everyone safe while letting our food truck scene continue to thrive.

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Requirements and Regulations

Business Tax Receipt Requirements

Vendors must display one valid business tax receipt. This can be either from the City of Port St. Lucie or from another jurisdiction.

Learn more about Port St. Lucie Business Tax Receipts

Mobile Food Truck and Trailer Regulations

With written authorization from the property owner, Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers may operate in approved areas throughout the community.

Operators are required to conspicuously display their license, business tax receipt, inspection results, and the property owner’s written permission at all times.

Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers are permitted to operate between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

During operation, Mobile Food Trucks and Trailers must not:

a. Interfere with designated site‑plan parking
b. Park in disabled parking spaces
c. Park on grassed areas
d. Obstruct or impede traffic flow

Operators are responsible for keeping the service area clean, orderly and free of litter or debris.

The sale of alcohol and the use of tables and chairs for patron seating are strictly prohibited.

Ice Cream Truck Regulations

  • Ice cream trucks are the only mobile food business permitted to operate in the City right-of-way.
  • Operation hours are from 9 a.m. to dusk. Vendors may operate after dusk provided mobile sales are conducted within an approved zoning district, with property owner permission, and operation ends by 11 p.m.
  • Ice cream trucks are permitted to play music as long as they adhere to the City Noise Requirements.

  • All applicable traffic laws must be followed.

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