Food Carts

Type I permits include:

• Up to two carts or trucks on a developed site.
• Additions of covered seating areas.
• Adding paved area to sites.

Reviewed by the City 

• Type I food and beverage cart application 
• Property owner authorization 
• Site plan showing:
  • Where do you want to put the cart
  • Where do you want to put any shelter/eating area
  • Where will the garbage and recycling be
  • Any drive-through window
• Fee of $550

Reviewed by Multnomah County

All food carts (mobile food units) must be licensed by the Multnomah County Health Department.

Visit Multnomah County to submit plans

Next steps after approval

Once you've received Type I approval, you will need:

• Apply for a Gresham business license.
• Apply for a fire protection permit.

Type II includes:

• Adding a food cart pod
• Adding enough carts to create a pod
• Adding new driveways

Note: We recommend a pre-application conference for these applications. Contact the Planner on Duty.

Reviewed by the City

• Type II food and beverage cart application
• Scaled site plan, include:
  • Location of all carts existing or proposed
  • Location of all structures existing or proposed
  • Location of all driveways existing or proposed
  • Proposed site circulation plan
  • Location of all utilities (water, sewer, storm, gas, electricity) existing or proposed
  • Location of all existing or proposed solid waste and recycling containers
  • Location of all existing or proposed pedestrian paths
  • Location of any/all fences, children's play areas, stages, screen walls, bike parking, or seating
• Covered outdoor seating plan, include:
  • Size
  • Design
  • Materials
• Pods plans include:
  • The site plan should also show the site layout including all proposed carts.
  • A POD Responsible Party must be identified
• For new access, the site plan include:
  • Any proposed/required right-of-way dedication
  • Any proposed frontage improvements (curb, sidewalk, street trees, ADA improvements, driveway apron, etc.)
  • Any required stormwater treatment/detention
• For new access, the site plan should also show the location of all driveways and drive aisles on neighboring properties.
• Fee of $1,300

Reviews by Multnomah County

All food carts (mobile food units) must be licensed by the Multnomah County Health Department.

Visit Multnomah County to submit plans.

Next steps after approval

• Apply for a Gresham business license.
• Apply for a fire protection permit.

Reviewed by the City 

• Food carts in pods permit application
• Online business license application
• Property agreement

Reviewed by Multnomah County

Multnomah County requires a mobile food unit license and health inspection. Visit Multnomah County for more information.