The Aurora South Metro Small Business Development Center will host a discussion for food‑truck operators on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Mission Viejo Library (15324 E. Hampden Circle). The meeting is intended to gather input on the city’s draft regulations that would cap the number of trucks per lot, set spacing requirements, and outline storage and operating‑hour rules.
Key proposals
Councilmember Angela Lawson’s sponsor package would allow one truck per 15,000 sq ft of lot space, with a maximum of five trucks per lot. Smaller lots under 15,000 sq ft could host a single truck. Street‑parked trucks would need to be spaced at least 200 feet apart, and special‑event permits could waive density limits for occasions such as Aurora Globalfest.
Other changes include moving idle trucks to a storage lot, permitting an earlier opening time of 6 a.m. (instead of 7 a.m.), and maintaining existing licensing requirements from the city and state. Trucks must stay 175 feet from restaurants (unless granted permission) and 50 feet from residences, with operating hours currently set from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Next steps
The city is also drafting legislation for food‑truck plazas that would provide permanent sites with amenities like restrooms and a commercial kitchen. Vendors can register for the discussion via the provided link.
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