Concessions and Mobile Food Vendors

What is a Park Concession?

Any person wanting to engage in, conduct or carry on any business or occupation with the city (“Vendor”) must first register the business or occupation and obtain a license pursuant to Mukilteo Municipal Code Chapter 5.04.  Vendors must apply to operate concessions in City of Mukilteo Parks. Opportunities vary, with some sites appropriate for carts, food trucks, nature programs, fitness, daycare, and other self-contained businesses, including volunteer based (no fee) programs. Proposed interests must align with our mission to meet the recreation and leisure needs of the Mukilteo community through extraordinary customer service, strong community partnerships, authentic local programming, to support healthy people, a thriving environment, and a vibrant community. All organized activities conducted in Mukilteo Parks must be permitted through Mukilteo Recreation and Cultural Services.

Mobile Food Vendors

Food trucks operating in Lighthouse Park, a public street, or a residential zone require review and approval by the city. Food trucks on private property in commercial and industrial zones do not require City of Mukilteo pre-approval but must follow all applicable rules. 

 All food trucks operating in the City of Mukilteo must*:  

• Have a valid City of Mukilteo business license
• Move locations at least every 72 hours
• Limit hours to between 7am and 10pm (9am to 10pm on weekends if using generator) 
• Have the explicit written permission of the property owner where they are operating
• Have an approved right-of-way permit if operating in the street or on the sidewalk
• Limit signage to the vehicle and one portable sign eight square feet or smaller
• Be in a location that does not interfere with circulation or required parking 
• Comply with the city’s noise ordinances 

* See MMC 17.16.040.B.67 and MMC 8.18 for details.