Mobile Food Units & Pushcarts
The City of Bowling Green has adopted Ordinance BG2019-50 regulating Mobile Food Units and Pushcarts on public rights-of-way. If you wish to conduct business on public rights-of-way as described in Ordinance BG2019-50, a permit will be required.
Mobile Food Unit/Pushcart Application (Packet)
Included in this packet is:
- Introductory Letter
- Ordinance
- Application
- Checklist of items needed to submit with permit application
- Acknowledgement letter regarding generator decibel level
- Compliance Statement regarding intent to conduct business on private property or other non-public rights-of-way.
- BGFD Code Compliance Guideline
- NFPA Food Truck Safety Tips
With approval of permit application, a color coded pre-numbered sticker for the calendar year will be issued and must be affixed to Mobile Food Unit or Pushcart in a publically visible location.
If you do not wish to apply for a Mobile Food Unit/Pushcart permit, please review, sign, and return the
compliance statement on intent to conduct business on private property or other non-public rights-of-way.
For inquiries, please contact the City of Bowing Green Office of Occupational License at 270-393-3000 or email questions to revenue@bgky.org.