Temporary Vendor Stand Ordinance

There have been several proposed temporary removable vendor stands (including “food trucks”) that have sought approval in Sussex County, and until now there was no clear path under the Zoning Code governing the approval process. Instead, approvals have been sought by default under the Conditional Use “catch-all” category of “residential, business, commercial or industrial uses when the purpose of this chapter are more fully met by issuing a conditional use permit.” As a result of this, existing stands run the risk of violation, and those seeking approval face uncertainty about how to proceed under the Code. With this amendment, such stands in the B-1, C-1 and CR-1 districts can receive over-the-counter approval if certain specific requirements are satisfied. In those districts, if the Director still has concerns about the proposal, the owner of the stand can seek a Special Use Exception from the Sussex County Board of Adjustment. This amendment will not affect temporary removable farm stands that are permitted uses in the AR-1 District under Section 115-20.A.(3).

Status: 
Acted Upon
Number: 
2397
Decision: 
Approved
Last Action Date: 
Tuesday, May 19, 2015