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Roadside Vending Requirements - Requirements for Permanent, Semi-permanent, or Temporary Roadside Stands

Information - Requirements

Requirements

If a vendor has decided to set-up a roadside stand, the structure will be be viewed as a permanent structure by the County. This will require that the vendor comply with the following:

  • The stand can only be established on private property in a CG (Commercial General), CI (Commercial Intensive), IL (Industrial Light), or IG (Industrial General) zoning district. Some limitations apply where special overlay district regulations exist for a property. A Zoning Technician (743-1964) can assist with determining the zoning of a property.
  • The structure is required to be a Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) approved structure with signed and sealed plans less than two years old.
  • A building permit must be obtained through the County Permitting and Licensing Division for a permanent structure. The structure will be required to meet all Building, Plumbing and Electrical codes for a permanent structure including handicap restroom facilities and tiedowns sufficient to meet 110 m.p.h. wind. All appropriate inspections must be obtained and a certificate of occupancy issued.
  • Adequate parking must be provided and developed pursuant to Charlotte County Zoning Code Section 3-9-90.
  • An impact fee will be assessed based upon the size of the structure. Structures located in the Englewood Fire District are assessed a different rate than structures in other locations of Charlotte County. The fee is required to be paid prior to commencement of operation of the business.
  • All other zoning district development standards of the Zoning Code must be met for the district in which the structure is located (i.e., setbacks, screening buffer requirements, etc.).
  • Dependent upon the location of the structure, it is also possible that stormwater permit review (Land Development 743-1582) and Tree and Landscaping Ordinance (Zoning Section 743-1964) compliance will be required.
  • The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) will be required to approve the structure and site as a permanent location. The County will not accept any documentation from DBPR indicating the structure has been approved as a mobile vendor.
  • Obtain a Charlotte County Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License) (Licensing Section 743-1210).