Mobile food vendors including food trucks are welcome in the City of Sumner! We recognize the importance of having mobile food vendors in town to bring a variety of convenient food options, economic and business development, and excitement to our downtown.
There are two options for parking and serving in Sumner:
Parking on City Streets
Mobile food vendors are allowed to park on any street in the City (Sumner Municipal Code 10.36) provided that:
- They have a valid City of Sumner Business License.
- All parking and time requirements and restrictions are met.
- The operation meets the City’s Sign Code.
- The vendor has a Mobile Food Vendor license from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department that is available upon inspection.
- No dumping of any kind is allowed in the storm drains. Haul in Haul out.
- Provide your own trash can.
There is a designated Food Truck Only parking area at 1620 45th Street East in front of Dillanos Coffee Roasters. This is designated for food trucks only from 10AM to 3PM, daily. (Sumner Municipal Code)
We ask that mobile food vendors be conscientious and avoid parking near brick-and-mortar restaurants that serve similar foods, or in unsafe locations for traffic circulation or patrons.
Special Events
Mobile food vendors add vibrancy, and food variety and options to city events. Mobile food vendors serving at a Special Event (street fairs, concerts, etc.) are required to meet the above requirements for parking on streets and have proper liability insurance Food vendors need to obtain all necessary licenses and permits through the Pierce County Health Dept. A minimum of $1 million per occurrence with a $2 million aggregate for general liability insurance from all food vendors with the organization named as an additional insured will be required. In addition, any food or beverage vendors also need to have both on going and completed operations coverage to protect against food borne illnesses.
Click here to view upcoming special events on our calendar
For questions on special events, contact Lana Hoover, Community Relations Specialist, at 253.299.5781 or lanah@sumnerwa.gov for more information.
