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Itinerant Vendors

A Food Truck and Trailer Vendor’s license shall be required to conduct business within the City of Gonzales in compliance with all zoning and operational requirements as established by the Code, as well as all other applicable ordinances, statutes, rules and regulations of the City of Gonzales and the State of Louisiana, unless otherwise exempt.

Please click on the “Food Truck Information Packet” to review all of the guidelines and applications. The application process begins at Gonzales City Hall in the front office.

Approved Locations for Operation:
There are two options to operate within Gonzales City Limits:
Option A: Special Event Permit
Licensed food trucks may operate under special event permits for temporary events that are granted by the Gonzales City Council. All food trucks must be licensed and possess the permit. No food trucks may operate at any event in the City of Gonzales without the food truck license. All special event permit rules and regulations must be adhered to, as per Sections 18-23 through 18-32 of Gonzales City Code of Ordinances.

Option B: Site-Specific Permit
A qualified and licensed mobile food service unit may operate on private property in commercial and/or industrial zoning districts. The owner of the property/land must appear at the Council to request permission for the food truck to operate. The food truck must have the required food truck license issued by the City of Gonzales.

Regulations are as follows:
a. Approval valid for 1 year only
b. Maximum of 6 food trucks may be present at one time in one place/lot
c. Existing site zoning must accommodate commercial vendors
d. May not impinge on existing parking spaces
e. May be issued at the Council’s discretion under circumstances that would have minimum impact on established meal providers