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Corporation of the Town of Greater Napanee
By-law No. 2023-0066
A By-Law to Licence Refreshment Vehicles in the Town of Greater Napanee
Originally Passed: October 24, 2023
As Amended By:
By-law Number:
Date Passed:
2026-0022
February 24, 2026
Note: This consolidation is provided for convenience purposes only. Every effort is made
to ensure the accuracy of this information, however it is not to be used in place of actual
by-laws. Users should consult the original by-laws for purposes of interpretation and
application.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GREATER NAPANEE
BY-LAW NO. 2023-0066
Being a Bylaw to Licence Refreshment Vehicles in the Town of Greater Napanee
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 150 and 151 of the Municipal Act, 2001, a municipality
may provide for a system of licences with respect to any business wholly or partly carried
on within the municipality, including the sale or hire of goods or services on an intermittent
or one time basis;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to section 11(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 a municipality may
exercise its licensing powers for the purpose of consumer protection and to protect the
health and safety of the general public;
AND WHEREAS Council has determined it is desirable to licence Refreshment Vehicles
within Greater Napanee for reasons of health, safety, and consumer protection.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of Corporation of the Town of Greater Napanee enacts
as follows:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
1.1 For the purpose of this by-law the following definitions shall apply:
a) "Applicant" shall mean a Refreshment Vehicle Owner who applies to
the Clerk for a license for a Refreshment Vehicle in accordance with
the provisions of this By-law;
b) "Approved Location" shall mean the location(s) specified in the
application and for which a licence has been granted;
c) "Clerk" shall mean the Municipal Clerk or their designate of the
Corporation of The Town of Greater Napanee as appointed by By-
law from time to time;
d) "Council" shall mean the Council of The Corporation of The Town of
Greater Napanee;
e) "Designated Area" means the area to be used for the Refreshment
Vehicle and any signage, parking, and amenities for the use of its
customers;
f) "Eating Establishment" shall mean a building or part of a building
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where food is offered for sale or sold to the public for consumption
and which has seating and eating facilities. Such uses include a
restaurant, ice cream parlour, or coffee shop;
g) "Highway" includes the entire right-of-way of a common and public
highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge,
any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for
passage of vehicles;
h) "Licence" shall mean a licence issued by the Clerk to operate a
Refreshment Vehicle in accordance with this by-law;
i) "Licensee" shall mean any person who is issued a license for a
Refreshment Vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this by-law;
j) "Medical Officer of Health" shall mean the Medical Officer of
Health for the Southeast Public Health Unit or a duly authorized
designate;
k) "Mobile Vendor" is a business that is carried out entirely from a
mobile unit, whereby, the entire stock of goods, wares, merchandise,
or foodstuffs offered for sale is actually carried and contained within
a unit that is designed to be or is mobile at the time the items are
offered for sale within a fixed period of time (i.e. Food trucks and
trailers, bicycles, carts, etc.).
l) "Officer" shall mean a person appointed by Council as a municipal
By-law Enforcement Officer, a Police Officer, a Public Health
Inspector, or any other individual duly appointed to enforce this by-
law;
m) "Park Permit" means a seasonal lease agreement to operate a
Mobile Vendor unit in a Town park or other municipally-owned
facility and approved on an annual basis by the Director of Parks,
Recreation & Culture; for the duration April 1st - November 30th.
n) "Permit Holder" shall mean any person who is issued a Park
Permit pursuant to the provisions of this by-law.
o) "Person" shall mean an individual, corporation, partnership or
association and the heirs, executors, administrators or other legal
representatives of any person to whom the context can apply
according to law;
p) "Property Owner" shall mean the registered owner of land as
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shown in the Land Registry Office for the County of Lennox &
Addington and includes a lessee, mortgagee in possession or any
person in charge of the property;
q) "Refreshments" shall mean any food or beverage prepared or
provided for human consumption;
r) "Refreshment Vehicle" shall mean any vehicle whether motorized
or not from which refreshments are offered for sale for consumption
to the public and shall include a motor vehicle, motor assisted
bicycle, trailer, bicycle, tricycle or any other vehicle drawn, propelled
or driven by any kind of power, including muscular power, and
includes fixed or mobile barbecues;
s) "Refreshment Vehicle Owner" shall mean the Owner of the
Refreshment Vehicle for which a license is applied pursuant to this
By-law and in relation to a motor vehicle shall mean the registered
owner of the vehicle as shown by the records kept by the Ministry of
Transportation and includes a lessee or mortgagee in possession;
t) "Roadworthy" means that the vehicle complies with all the
requirements of the Highway Traffic Act and is licensed for operation
on a public highway;
u) "Technical Safety Standards Association" (TSSA) means the
Provincial ministry responsible for requirements of various safety and
technical standards and for fuel storage and handling, pressure
vessels, hazardous material.
v) "Town" or "Municipality" shall mean the Corporation of The Town
of Greater Napanee;
SECTION 2 - GENERAL REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
2.1
No person shall operate a Refreshment Vehicle within the limits of the
Town of Greater Napanee unless and until the operator has obtained a
license for said Refreshment Vehicle, as issued under the provisions of
this by-law.
2.2
Notwithstanding Section 2.1, a license is not required in the following
circumstances:
a) For temporary, occasional use at an auditorium, arena, public hall,
church, or school in conjunction with fundraising, public interest, or
customer appreciation events in accordance with the Town's Zoning
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By-law;
b) For temporary special events that have been approved by the Town;
c) Where a license has been issued by another municipal authority and
the Refreshment Vehicle will operate within the boundaries of the
Town of Greater Napanee for a period of no more than four days in a
calendar year; or
d) For temporary refreshment stands operated by a person under 18
years of age on private property.
2.3
Nothing in Section 2.2 shall exempt a person from any requirement to
comply with a licensing or permit requirement of the Health Unit, TSSA, or
other provincial body.
2.4
No person shall operate a Licensed Refreshment Vehicle at a location
within the Town other than the location(s) approved by the Town and
recorded on the Licence, unless authorized in writing by the Clerk or
designate.
2.5
There shall be no automatic right of renewal upon expiry of a Licence,
Park Permit, or Agreement made under this by-law.
SECTION 3 - TYPES OF REFRESHMENT VEHICLE
3.1
Under this by-law there are four classes of refreshment vehicle types.
Class 1 - Cooking: A vehicle equipped with facilities for cooking, selling,
offering for sale, serving and/or dispensing of refreshments. Includes but is
not limited to food trucks.
Class 2 - Non-Cooking: A vehicle that is designed for selling, offering for
sale, serving, and/or dispensing of refreshments and/or prepackaged items,
but which does not cook or heat food on site. Includes but is not limited to
vehicles such as catering trucks and ice cream trucks.
Class 3 - Motorized Street Service: A mobile vehicle without cooking or
heating facilities designed for selling, offering for sale, serving and/or
dispensing of frozen refreshments that can move freely throughout the
Town, but that can only conduct sales on public streets. Includes ice cream
or frozen dessert trucks.
Class 4 - Human Powered Street Service: A manual powered cart that is
used for selling, offering for sale, serving and/or dispensing of refreshments
that can move freely throughout the Town, but that can only conduct sales
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on public streets. Includes but is not limited to bicycle ice cream carts.
SECTION 4 - LICENSING
4.1
Applications for a Licence under this by-law shall be upon such form(s)
as provided by the Town and shall contain such material and information
as is required by this by-law.
4.2
No person shall provide false information on an application for a
Refreshment Vehicle Licence.
4.3
Every applicant shall submit the following for a Refreshment Vehicle
Licence:
a) A completed application form, which includes the name and contact
information of the Applicant, licence category being applied for, and
details of the Refreshment Vehicle;
b) A waiver confirming the Applicant has read and agrees to abide by the
regulations as described in this by-law;
c) Proof of compliance / inspection from the Medical Officer of Health;
d) Proof of compliance / inspection from the Greater Napanee Fire
Department;
e) Proof of TSSA approval for propane tanks (if applicable);
f) Proof of insurance coverage in accordance with Section 4.7;
g) A letter of consent, lease agreement, or other proof of approval from the
Property Owner (for Class 1 and 2);
h) A site plan showing the proposed location of the Refreshment Vehicle
on the property (for Class 1 and 2); and
i) The licence application fee.
4.4
In addition to the requirements under Section 4.3, any applicant seeking to
locate a Class 1 or 2 Refreshment Vehicle within a municipal park or other
Town-owned property will be required to apply for a Park Permit as
described in Section 7 of this by-law.
4.5 The site plan required under Section 4.3(h) shall clearly show:
a) the location of proposed customer parking, seating, signage and refuse
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containers;
b) the setback distances from any buildings and property lines;
c) any other uses contained on the property; and
d) the routes of ingress and egress for vehicle traffic.
4.6 The proposed location for the designated area shall comply with the following
criteria:
a) No person shall locate a refreshment vehicle in such a manner that it
unreasonably confines, impedes or presents a hazard to pedestrians or
other users of a sidewalk, un-traveled portion of a municipal road
allowance or municipal park;
b) The designated area shall be located only on land zoned to permit an
eating establishment use pursuant to the Greater Napanee Zoning By-
law, as amended. A refreshment vehicle may also be permitted on lands
zoned as recreational open space, park/open space and community
facility pursuant to the Greater Napanee Zoning By-law, as amended;
c) No portion of the designated area shall be located directly in front of an
entrance or exit from a building;
d) The designated area shall not be located within 30 metres of an eating
establishment, unless written consent has been provided by the owner of
the eating establishment and filed with the application;
e) The designated area shall be set back at least three metres from any
building and property line;
f) Notwithstanding 4.6(e), the Greater Napanee Fire Department may
impose alternative setbacks from adjacent structures or vehicles as is
deemed necessary in the interest of public safety. The Refreshment
Vehicle must be at least fifteen (15) meters from the following:
- Fuel dispensers at fuel dispensing stations; and
- Retail propane dispensing tanks and cylinders.
g) The designated area shall not interfere with the normal flow of traffic on
municipal roads, or create sight line hazards at a lot entrance or
highway intersection; and
h) The designated area shall not reduce the parking spaces of the
principal use of the lot such that the lot is brought substantially out of
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compliance with the Town's Zoning By-law.
4.7
Applicants must provide proof of insurance and shall at all times while
licenced maintain:
a) Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of not less than
Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for public liability
inclusive of bodily injuries, property damage and accident benefits and
including property damage occasioned by any accident arising out of
the operation of the Refreshment Vehicle for which a Licence is
obtained. If the Refreshment Vehicle will be located on Municipal
property, the Town must be named as an additional insured.
b) Evidence of Auto Policy insurance for any vehicle or unit that is to be
driven or towed on public roads.
4.8
A separate Licence shall be applied for and approved for each Refreshment
Vehicle in operation.
4.9
Where a Refreshment Vehicle is proposed to move between two or more
sites within the municipality, a separate Licence is not required for each
location, but a site plan and proof of the Property Owner's consent shall be
submitted for every location to be included on the Licence.
4.10
Upon receipt of a completed application on the prescribed form, including
payment of the applicable license fee, and subject to compliance with all
other sections of this by-law, the Clerk or designate shall issue a
Refreshment Vehicle License.
4.11
The fees for a Refreshment Vehicle License are found under Schedule 'A' of
this by-law. Fees will not be prorated for a Licence purchased part way
through the year.
.
4.12
A Licence shall not be assigned or transferred without the written consent of
the Clerk, and the Clerk shall not be bound to give such consent.
4.13
Every Refreshment Vehicle Licence shall expire on December 31st of the
year in which it was issued.
4.14
In order to be eligible for the Renewal Rate listed in Schedule 'A' of this
by-law, the renewal application and licence fee must be submitted to the
Town by no later than March 31. Applications received after the renewal
deadline of March 31 will be processed as a new application.
4.15
Every Owner of a Refreshment Vehicle issued a Licence under this by-law
shall comply with this by-law and shall ensure that any person employed
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by the owner or otherwise involved in carrying on business, will do so in
compliance with this by-law and all other applicable by-laws.
4.16
Every Refreshment Vehicle shall be subject to an annual inspection from
the Fire Department and By-law Department.
4.17
Applications can be submitted year-round, however, applicants wishing to
be considered first in receiving a Park Permit for a specific location
pursuant to Section 7 of this by-law must submit their application annually
by March 1st. Permits will be granted to the top-scoring applicant for each
location based on the scoring rubric attached to this by-law as Schedule
"D", and subject to the application meeting all requirements of this by-law.
SECTION 5 - OPERATING REGULATIONS
Operating Regulations for all Licence Types
5.1
Every person to whom a Refreshment Vehicle License has been issued
shall ensure the License is prominently and permanently displayed in the
place of business.
5.2
The operator of every Refreshment Vehicle shall at all times comply with
the requirements of the Medical Officer of Health and, prior to the issuance
of a refreshment vehicle license under this By-law, supply the Clerk with
written confirmation of compliance in this regard.
5.3
Every refreshment vehicle which is equipped with propane-fueled
appliances must be inspected by a certified propane fitter registered by the
Fuel Safety Branch, and found to comply with the Ontario Propane Code
and, prior to the issuance of a refreshment vehicle License under this By-
law, shall supply the Clerk with written confirmation of compliance in this
regard.
5.4
The Operator of every Refreshment Vehicle, except Class 4 - Human
Powered, shall at all times comply with all requirements of the Ontario Fire
Code with respect to fire safety and prevention.
5.5
All signage and advertising devices must meet the requirements set out
under the Town's current Sign By-law.
5.6
All Refreshment Vehicles shall be roadworthy and comply with the
Highway Traffic Act and shall be licensed for operation on a public highway.
The issuance of a License under this by-law does not act to exempt
Licensees from the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act or any traffic and
parking by-laws of the Town.
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5.7
Every Licensee shall ensure the Refreshment Vehicle, any and all
accessories and equipment, and the immediate vicinity shall be kept in a
clean and sanitary condition and free of litter and debris at all times.
5.7.1 The Licensee shall be responsible for any repairs to grassed areas that
are damaged from traffic at their Refreshment Vehicle, to the
satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture.
5.8
No Licensee shall operate a Refreshment Vehicle from an area
designated as municipal public parking, unless written permission has
been granted by the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture in connection
with a special event or through a seasonal Park Permit.
5.9
No Licensee shall operate a Refreshment Vehicle on a sidewalk.
5.10
No Person shall sell Refreshments from a Refreshment Vehicle between
the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
5.10.1 Where the Town of Greater Napanee provides or facilitates
concession services in a park or recreation facility, additional
conditions may apply.
Operating Regulations for Class 1 and 2 Licence Types (Stationary Operators)
5.11
Any platforms or decks for accessing the food truck service window shall
be reviewed by the building department and comply with all building
code requirements.
5.12
No Licensee shall connect a Refreshment Vehicle to a permanent electrical
or other utility hook-up, or otherwise cause the Refreshment Vehicle to be
recognized as a permanent structure.
5.13
Every Licensee shall ensure that an adequate number of containers for
recyclable materials and waste receptacles with self-closing lids are
provided in accessible locations in the vicinity of the refreshment vehicle,
and such containers shall be kept in a clean sanitary condition. The placing
of customer refuse in Town-owned park or sidewalk refuse containers shall
not be sufficient to comply with this requirement.
5.14
Every Licensee shall ensure that the waste receptacles are emptied at
least once per day and any waste is disposed of by the Licensee.
Operating Regulations for Class 3 and 4 Licence Types (Mobile Operators)
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5.15
Class 3 and 4 Licensees may be operated as a fully mobile unit offering
refreshments for sale to the general public.
5.16
While conducting business from a highway, the Refreshment Vehicle
shall be parked off of the travelled portion of the public highway.
5.17
No Licensee shall interfere with the normal movement of pedestrians
and vehicular traffic, or the maintenance of the sidewalks and streets in
the Town.
5.18
No Licensee of a Class 3 or 4 Mobile Refreshment Vehicle shall operate
on a public street in any one place for a stop greater than 15 minutes.
5.19
No Licensee of a Class 3 or 4 Mobile Refreshment Vehicle shall park on
any highway or portion of a highway where parking is prohibited,
including any spaces with special parking designations such as loading
zones, accessible parking, etc.
5.20
Despite Section 4.6(b), a Class 3 or 4 Mobile Refreshment Vehicle shall
be allowed to operate in residential zones.
5.21
Notwithstanding the Town's Noise By-law or any successor thereto, no
Person operating a Class 3 or 4 Mobile Refreshment Vehicle shall operate
any type of auditory signaling device or amplification or speaker system
(including, but not limited to, ringing bells, blowing horns, whistles, playing
of music or use of a loudspeaker) while in a residential zone between the
hours of 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. any day of the week.
SECTION 6 - ADMINISTRATION
6.1
The Clerk or designate is responsible for the administration of this by-law.
6.2
All Officers with authority to enforce the by-laws of the municipality are
responsible for enforcing the provisions of this by-law.
6.3
The Clerk is not required to consider any application for a license until the
application is complete, and the Applicant has provided all the information
and documentation as required pursuant to this bylaw, as well as the
application fees. Acceptance of an application does not represent approval
nor shall it obligate the Clerk to issue a licence.
6.4
Upon receipt of a completed application, the Clerk shall circulate the
application to all relevant municipal departments for review and comment.
6.5
The Clerk shall refuse to issue or renew a licence where:
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a) The applicant is not at least 18 years of age;
b) The application is incomplete, or contains false or incorrect information;
c) The prescribed licence fee has not been paid;
d) The applicant has outstanding fines or debts owed to the Town; or
e) An Officer, by way of inspection, has determined that the Refreshment
Vehicle is not in compliance with this by-law.
6.6
The Clerk may refuse to issue or renew a licence where:
a) The Licensee would not qualify for a Licence or would be disentitled to
renewal of a Licence on the grounds set out in this by-law;
b) The internal review has identified safety or other operational concerns
which have not been resolved by the applicant; or
c) Approval of a Licence under this by-law would place the principle use
on the designated property out of compliance with the Town's Zoning
By-law or any other municipal by-law.
6.7
Any person may submit a written request to the Clerk requesting an
exemption from any of the prohibitions described in Sections 4 and 5 and
Council hereby delegates to the Clerk the authority to process any such
application and to approve, reject or approve with conditions, an
exemption. All written exemption requests shall include:
a) the name and address of the applicant;
b) a statement of the particular provision or provisions of the by-law from
which exemption is sought;
c) the period of time, of a duration not in excess of six months for which
the exemption is sought;
d) the reasons why the exemption should be granted; and
e) a statement of the steps, if any, planned or presently being taken to
bring about compliance with the by-law.
6.8
Upon receipt of a written request for Grant of Exemption to this by-law, the
Clerk may refuse to grant any exemption or may grant the exemption
applied for. Any exemption granted shall specify the time period not in
excess of six months during which it is effective and may contain such
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terms and conditions as the Clerk determines to be appropriate.
6.9
The Clerk or designate shall consider all request for exemption and shall
only grant an exemption, or an exemption on conditions, where:
a) the request is necessary and in the public interest;
b) the proposed mitigation measures are appropriate; and
c) the duration of the requested exemption is reasonable.
6.10 Breach by the applicant of any of the terms or conditions of the
exemption shall render the exemption null and void and is an offence
under this by-law.
SECTION 7 - PARK PERMIT TO OPERATE ON TOWN PROPERTY
7.1
The Town recognizes that the provision of Refreshment Vehicles can be an
amenity which enhances municipal parks and community facilities.
Authority to manage the lease program for Refreshment Vehicles on
municipal property is delegated to the Director of Parks, Recreation &
Culture.
7.2
The Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture is authorized to determine the
maximum number of Park Permits that will be considered for each
municipal facility, and to add or remove Park Permit spaces from facilities
each year based on public feedback, operational impacts, and other
municipal priorities.
7.3
The Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture is authorized to approve a
temporary increase to the number of Refreshment Vehicles that may be
permitted to operate at a municipal facility as part of a special event subject
to the terms and conditions as may be set out in the agreement with the
special event organizer.
7.3
Certain municipal facilities may be designated for use only in conjunction
with special events and will not be made available for seasonal Park
Permits.
7.4
Applicants wishing to operate on Town property shall submit an application
to the Community Recreation Administrator in the form provided by the
Town. A Refreshment Vehicle Licence will also be required to operate in all
Town locations. Applications can be submitted year-round, however,
applications must be submitted annually by March 1st to be considered first
in receiving a Park Permit for a specified location. Permits will be granted to
the top-scoring applicant for each location based on the scoring rubric
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attached to this by-law as Schedule "C", and subject to the application
meeting all requirements of this by-law.
7.5
The Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture reserves the right to manage
the types of Refreshment Vehicles located in each park to ensure variety
and that priority is given to operators who most closely meet the criteria.
7.6
Fees for Park Permits are established under the Fees and Charges By-
law, as amended from time to time.
7.7
Refreshment Vehicle operators will sign and submit an agreement
satisfactory to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture before a Park
Permit will be issued.
7.8
Refreshment vehicles permitted to operate in Town parks shall be removed
by November 30 of each year. Removal shall include all signage and
accessory structures.
7.9
The agreement may be transferrable to a successor or assign with the written
approval from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture or designate.
7.10
The applicant shall be required to submit a plan to acknowledge and
accommodate the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act.
7.11
The location within the park shall include a detailed site plan to the
satisfaction of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture. Any subsequent
revisions to the site plan shall require written consent from the Director of
Parks, Recreation & Culture.
7.12
Any class of refreshment vehicle can apply for a Park Permit.
7.13
Park Permits will be offered on a seasonal basis.
SECTION 8 - VIOLATION / REVOCATION OF LICENCE
8.1
An Officer may, at any reasonable time, enter upon any property for the
purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not the
provisions of this by-law have been complied with.
8.2
No person shall hinder or otherwise obstruct, nor attempt to hinder or
obstruct, either directly or indirectly, an Officer, employee or agent of the
Town in the lawful exercise of a power or duty under this by-law.
8.3
If, after an inspection, an Officer is satisfied that the operation does not
conform to the standards of this by-law, a notice of by-law violation shall be
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sent to the Licensee by personal service upon or sent by registered mail to
the Licensee, stating the particulars of the non-conformity, and may at the
same time provide a copy of such notice to the Property Owner.
8.4
The Licensee shall have 48 hours from the date of receipt of the notice to
rectify the stated violation or demonstrate that actions to rectify the stated
violation are underway to the satisfaction of the Clerk or the Director of
Parks, Recreation & Culture, or face suspension or revocation of the
Licence.
8.5
Where a Licence has been revoked, a Licencee shall have the right to
reapply for a new Licence.
8.6
Any decision of the Clerk to refuse, suspend or revoke a licence may be
appealed to Council by filing, in writing, an appeal with the Clerk within ten
(10) days of the notice of decision being provided. All decisions made by
Council on these matters are final.
8.7
In addition to any measures that are available to the Town in this Section,
the Town shall have the right to seek to impose a penalty as provided for
in Section 9 - Enforcement and Penalty.
8.8
The Director of Parks, Recreation, & Culture may cancel, revoke, or
suspend any Park Permit:
a) When a park or facility is needed for an event of municipal significance;
b) When a park or facility requires maintenance;
c) In order to ensure public safety;
d) Where a person has rented the facility for a full day and has requested
the temporary closure of the refreshment vehicle;
e) If, in the sole opinion of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture, the
Permit Holder fails to comply with the requirements of this by-law;
f) If the Permit Holder does not operate at their location during what the
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture deems to be appropriate and
acceptable hours; or
g) For any other reason deemed appropriate by the Director of Parks,
Recreation & Culture.
8.9
Refunds will be at the discretion of the Director of Parks, Recreation &
Culture and will be pro-rated, if applicable, when relocation is not possible
for the Permit Holder.
SECTION 9 - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY
9.1
Every person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law, and
every director or officer of a corporation who concurs in such
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contravention by the corporation, is guilty of an offence and on conviction
is liable to a fine not exceeding $25,000 or to imprisonment for a term not
exceeding one year, or to both.
9.2
Where a corporation is convicted of an offence under subsection 9.1, the
maximum penalty that may be imposed on the corporation is $50,000 and
not as provided in that subsection.
9.3
In addition to offences referred to in 9.1, every person is guilty of an offence
under this by-law who:
a) Hinders or obstructs or attempts to hinder or obstruct any person
exercising a power or performing a duty under this bylaw;
b) Neglects or refuses to produce or provide any information or thing to any
person acting pursuant to an order made under this by-Law; or
c) Knowingly makes, participates in, assents to or acquiesces in the
provision of false information in a statement, affidavit, application or other
document prepared, submitted or filed under this by-law.
SECTION 10 - SEVERABILITY
10.1 If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision, or part of a
provision, of this by-law to be invalid, or to be of no force and effect, it is the
intention of Council in enacting this by-law that each and every provision of
this by-law authorized by law be applied and enforced in accordance with its
terms to the extent possible according to law.
SECTION 11 - ENACTMENT
11.1 This by-law may be cited as the "Refreshment Vehicle By-law."
11.2
This by-law shall come into force and take effect upon the date of its passing.
Read a first and second time and finally passed, this 24th day of October, 2023
Terry Richardson, Mayor
Jessica Walters, Clerk
Town of Greater Napanee
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TOWN OF GREATER NAPANEE
Schedule "A" to By-law 2023-0066: to Licence Refreshment Vehicles in the Town of
Greater Napanee
Licence and Park Permit Fees
Annual Licence Fees
For New Applicants
New Licence for Class 1, 2 & 3 Refreshment Vehicles................................. $300.00
New Licence for Class 4 Refreshment Vehicles.......................................... $100.00
For Renewal Applications submitted on or before March 1
Renewal Licence for Class 1, 2 & 3 Refreshment Vehicles............................ $150.00
Renewal Licence for Class 4 Refreshment Vehicles.................................... $50.00
Park Permit Fees
Annual
With electricity.....................................................................................$800
Without electricity.................................................................................$600
Monthly
With electricity.....................................................................................$200
Without electricity.................................................................................$150
Town of Greater Napanee
Refreshment Vehicle By-law No. 2023-0066
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TOWN OF GREATER NAPANEE
Schedule "B" to By-law 2023-0066: to License Refreshment Vehicles in The Town of
Greater Napanee
Set Fines for Infractions under Part I Provincial Offences Act
ITEM
COLUMN 1
Short Form Wording
COLUMN 2
Provision creating
or defining offence
COLUMN 3
Set Fine
1.
Operate a refreshment vehicle
without a licence
Section 2.1
$300.00
2.
Operate a refreshment vehicle in
a location other than as specified
in the licence, without consent
Section 2.4
$200.00
3.
Fail to keep the refreshment
vehicle site in a clean and
sanitary condition
Section 5.7
$200.00
4.
Fail to provide sufficient waste
disposal containers on the
refreshment vehicle site
Section 5.13
$200.00
5.
Fail to regularly empty the waste
disposal containers on the
refreshment site
Section 5.14
$200.00
6.
Interfere with the normal
movement of pedestrians or
vehicles
Section 5.17
$200.00
7.
Interfere with the maintenance of
municipal streets or sidewalks
Section 5.17
$200.00
Note: The penalty provisions for the offences indicated above is section 9.1 of By-law No. 2023-
0066, a certified copy of which has been filed.
Town of Greater Napanee
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TOWN OF GREATER NAPANEE
Schedule "C" to By-law 2023-0066: to Licence Refreshment Vehicles in the Town of
Greater Napanee
Park Permit Locations
Park
Electrical Access
Water Access
Springside Park (near
skate park along HWY 2)
Yes
No
Conservation Park
Yes
No
Gap Park
No
No
Selby Park
No
No
Roblin Park
No
No
South Fred Park
No
No
North Fred Park
No
No
Note: Other locations may be considered based on request.
At Council's discretion, electrical services may be extended to any Park Permit Location on
such terms and conditions as Council deems appropriate for the specific circumstances. As a
general rule, the cost to extend services shall be borne by the Applicant Permit Holder, unless
Council determines that there is a broader community benefit to the service extension that
would justify a municipal contribution toward costs.
Town of Greater Napanee
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TOWN OF GREATER NAPANEE
Schedule "D" to By-law 2023-0066: to Licence Refreshment Vehicles in the Town of
Greater Napanee
Rubric for Park Permits
Criteria
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
1 Point
Total
Longevity in the
community
Operating in
the community
for more than 5
years
Operating in
the
community for
between 2-5
years
Operating in
the
community for
up to 2 years
New applicant
Niche and
uniqueness
A new
alternative
cuisine type not
previously
located in the
Town
Creative and
catchy niche
items (e.g.,
gourmet tacos,
authentic fusion
dishes) using
various types of
cooking
methods
Conventional
food truck
offering some
creative
choices
Offers similar
cuisine to other
local food
establishments
Menu diversity and
innovation
Offers multiple
options for
dietary needs
and changes
menu items
regularly
throughout the
season
Good options
for dietary
needs
Offers some
new items with
some options
for dietary
needs
Offers limited
options for
dietary needs
Use of local
ingredients and
materials
Sources 51%
or more of
ingredients and
materials from
the Kingston,
Frontenac,
Lennox and
Addington
region
Sources
between 21%-
50% of
ingredients and
materials from
the Kingston,
Frontenac,
Lennox and
Addington
region
Sources less
than 20% of
ingredients and
materials from
the Kingston,
Frontenac,
Lennox and
Addington
region.
Sources no
ingredients and
materials from
the Kingston,
Frontenac,
Lennox and
Addington
region
Environmental
contributions and
accessibility
considerations
Promotes and
provides
recycling
options,
compostable/
biodegradable
packaging and
limited single
use options.
Accessibility
requirements
easily available
Provides
limited or no
recycling
Total
/20 Points