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<br /> <br /> <br />Orange County Establishes Rules for Food Trucks <br /> <br />By Chris Grunert <br />Posted June 8, 2016 at 1:22 pm <br /> <br />The Orange County Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance establishing rules for food <br />trucks in the county Tuesday. <br />The ordinance applies to unincorporated land in Orange County outside of town limits. <br />Commissioner Penny Rich wanted to extend the time those businesses can operate until <br />midnight, opposed to nine, which was originally proposed. <br />“If you really want to let food trucks make some money with their business it should be later,” <br />said Rich. <br />After some discussion, the board decided on 10 o’clock as the latest time they can operate. That <br />applies to trucks operating within 200 feet of a residence. <br />Food trucks in Chapel Hill and Carrboro proper can operate much later, with many staying open <br />past two o’clock in the morning. <br />“I think the county is going to be a different animal anyway, I don’t see that it’s hanging out <br />waiting for the bars to close so everyone can get their last bite before they go home,” said Rich. <br />The ordinance prohibits food trucks from setting up on residential zoned or undeveloped land, <br />unless it’s a private event. Those parked in commercial properties must also leave parking spaces <br />for customers to that respective business. <br />State law sets some basic health requirements for food trucks but doesn’t mention location or <br />time restrictions. <br />Commissioner Barry Jacobs said the time restriction would be difficult to enforce.