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### Economic Development
519-538-1060 ext. 1182
[email protected]
## Business and Economy
# Food Vendor Licensing Program
## Page Overview
* Resources
* Do I Need a Food Vendor Licence
* Vendor Classes & Fees
* Interactive Zoning Map
* Apply
## Resources
* Application Form
* Zoning Map
* Approved Municipal Locations Map
* Refreshment Vendor Site Plan Example - Municipality Property
* Refreshment Vendor Site Plan Example - Private Property
* Site Diagram Refreshment Vehicle
We licence all food vendors operating within the Municipality to support public health, safety, and appropriate land use. Vendors operating on private property for five days or fewer as part of a special event do not require a municipal licence. Discover what types of licences are available and how to apply before you start selling.
## **Do I Need a Food Vendor Licence?**
| **Where are you operating?** | **For how long will you be operating?** | **Is a licence required?** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seasonal municipal location | Seasonal | Yes + a municipal land use agreement |
| Municipal property (any event) | Any length of time | Yes |
| Private property | 1-5 days (special event) | No |
| Private property | More than 5 consecutive days | Yes |
### **Licence Types**
###
A refreshment vendor licence is required for food vendors operating at any festival, market, or special event on municipal property.
#### **This includes:**
* Festivals and markets
* Community events
* Private or ticketed events held on municipal land
#### **Application timelines:**
* Already licenced in another municipality: apply at least 7 business days before the event
* Not licenced elsewhere: apply at least 10 business days before the event
###
A refreshment vendor licence and a Municipal Land Use Agreement are required. The Municipality provides a limited number of designated seasonal vendor locations on municipal property, and vendors may operate from May to October, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
#### **Seasonal Locations**
Up to three (3) locations are available each season:
* Fred Raper Park
* Harbour
* Blue Dolphin Pool
#### **Lottery Process**
* Applications for municipal locations must be submitted before March 1 to be included in the lottery.
#### **Fees and Agreements**
* Applicable vendor licence fee
* $375 land use fee(included in the seasonal licence rates)
* Municipal Use Agreement required before operating
###
A refreshment vendor licence is required when operating on private property for more than 5 consecutive days.
**Requirements:**
* Property must be in an eligible zone
(Eligible: C1, C2, C3, RT, UAW; Conditional with farm produce outlet: A, SA, RU)
* Detailed site plan
* Valid Health Unit food premises permit
* Fire inspection (if applicable)
* Insurance naming the Municipality as additional insured
## **Vendor Classes & Fees**
| **Licence Type** | **Class** | **New Fee** | **Renewal Fee** | **Event Fees** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Property (More Than 5 Consecutive Days) | Class A - Motorized Food Sales | $510 | $306 | Not applicable |
| Class B - Non-Motorized Food Sales | $306 | $204 | Not applicable | |
| Seasonal Municipal Property (Fees include $375 land use fee) | Class A - Motorized Food Sales | $885 | $681 | Not applicable |
| Class B - Non-Motorized Food Sales | $681 | $579 | Not applicable | |
| Special Events on Municipal Property | Not-for-profit or licenced in another municipality | One-time event: $65 | -- | Additional event: $32.50 |
| Not licenced elsewhere | One-time event: $100 | -- | Additional event: $50 | |
## **Interactive Zoning Map**
Use the interactive map below to explore zoning regulations and approved vendor locations within the Municipality of Meaford.
Seasonal Municipal Property - Refreshment Vendor Licence Application
## Apply
Follow the instructions on the below forms. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to [email protected] or call 519-538-1060 ext. 1610.
Special Events - Refreshment Vendor Licence Application
Private Property - Refreshment Vendor Licence Application
## Resources
* Application Form
* Zoning Map
* Approved Municipal Locations Map
* Refreshment Vendor Site Plan Example - Municipality Property
* Refreshment Vendor Site Plan Example - Private Property
* Site Diagram Refreshment Vehicle
* Refreshment Vehicle Licencing By-law