Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 10-07-2025
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Consideration, discussion and possible preview of Ordinance No. 3894, an amendment to Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances Section 7-12 to align mobile food vendor regulations with state law by recognizing state licenses, setting a five-business-day local recognition period, permitting limited residential operation, adopting an all-weather surface requirement, and updating related fees, inspections, and safety provisions; and declaring an emergency
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Background:
This amendment to Section 7-12 update brings the City’s ordinance into compliance with Oklahoma’s Food Truck Freedom Act (HB 1076 and codified at 63 O.S. § 1-1101, 63 O.S. § 1-1118, 63 O.S. § 1-1150, 63 O.S. § 1-1151, and 63 O.S. § 1-1152) by recognizing a valid food-establishment license and streamlining local processing. It formalizes a five-business-day turnaround for City recognition, caps local fees at administrative cost, and aligns health-inspection and fire-safety provisions with state limits.
The amendment clarifies where vendors may operate: on private property with owner permission, and, when invited, in residential zones up to twelve (12) days per year, while maintaining safety-based rules for sidewalks, traffic, and curb-side service. Prior proximity/buffer restrictions to brick-and-mortar restaurants are removed on private property, while limited buffers for schools, parks, and special events remain to address public-safety and park-use concerns.
Health and fire safety requirements are preserved and updated. A new all-weather surface standard requires trucks, generators, and customer queuing to be on durable, dustless surfacing; for City parks and permitted events, temporary turf-protection systems may be approved.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: Source
Requested By: Rocky Henkel, Director of Community Development
Approved By: Community Development
Attachments: Ordinance No. 3894.
Recommendation:
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Preview Ordinance No. 3894 and set for adoption.
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