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Mobile Vending Site Plan Review Procedures 1
February 2025
Mobile Vending
Site Plan Review
City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Introduction
No Mobile Vending Unit shall operate within the City of Oshkosh without a Mobile
Vending License first being approved by the Site Plan Review Committee.
The City’s Mobile Vending License is in addition to all other local, State, or Federal
approvals, permits, or licenses necessary to engage in this activity (e.g., State of
Wisconsin Seller’s Permit, Winnebago County Health Licensing, etc.).
The Mobile Vending Site Plan Review is an administrative process that is typically held
within 7-12 working days after the completed plans and application are received. The
Committee includes City staff representatives of Community Development, Engineering,
Transportation, Police, Fire Departments, and other departments as needed depending
on the project.
A pre-submittal meeting/phone call is recommended prior to filing a site plan for
acceptance. Contact the Development Review Coordinator (920-236-5059) several
days before the application deadline to discuss submittal requirements. The
Development Review Coordinator will serve as the central point of contact between the
various City Departments involved in the review process and the mobile vending
operator.
Please consult the Mobile Vending Site Plan Review Application (attached) for a
complete list of plan requirements.
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Mobile Vending
Site Plan Review Process/Procedure
1. The applicant is required to discuss submittal requirements with the Development
Review Coordinator (920-236-5059) prior to filing an application for review.
2. After the pre-submittal discussion the applicant may submit plans.
3. The applicant shall submit the completed form and required submittals to the
Development Review Coordinator. Applications may be denied or put on hold if
all required plans and completed checklists are not submitted.
4. The review fee shall be provided at the time of submittal.
5. Review/License fee = $100.00.
6. Upon submittal of all required information, project will be scheduled before the
Site Plan Review Committee. Site plan applications submitted by the noon
deadline will be reviewed within 7-12 working days. See schedule for meeting
dates and submission deadlines.
7. Site Plan Review Committee will meet to review project, approve, approve
conditionally, hold, or deny the submission.
8. Applicant and/or owner will be informed in writing of the recommendation of the
Site Plan Review Committee. The Development Review Coordinator will also
contact the applicant to provide the status of the review within 1-2 working days
after the meeting.
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Application Form
The information listed on the Mobile Vending License/Plan Review Application shall be
provided by the vending operator(s) and is necessary for the Site Plan Review Committee
to perform a complete evaluation of the proposed activities. It is the City’s goal that by
providing the following detailed information that review time, and conditions, will be kept
to a minimum and will prevent delays caused by submission of incomplete plans. Please
complete the application carefully and provide the required information.
Application forms are available from the Department of Community Development and
need to be completed prior to submitting a request for Mobile Vending Site Plan Review.
All sections of the application must be completed. Incomplete submissions will not be
reviewed by the Committee. If there are questions as to the applicability of required
information, please contact the Development Review Coordinator (920-236-5059).
When the application, Site Plan set, documentation and other required information have
been prepared, please schedule an appointment with the Development Review
Coordinator for plan acceptance. Plans will not be accepted for processing until staff
has completed an initial review for completeness. An incomplete application or a Site
Plan set lacking complete information will not be accepted or reviewed.
A complete application includes:
✓ Completed Mobile Vending/Plan Review Application
✓ $100.00 Filing fee – check made payable to “City of Oshkosh”
✓ Sample site plan (to scale)
✓ Photos of Mobile Vending Unit
✓ Mobile Vending Unit Cut/Specification sheets (if necessary)
✓ Proof of Liability and Property Insurance
Submit via email a .PDF copy of the completed application and other pertinent
information to:
Planning@oshkoshwi.gov
Department of Community Development
215 Church Avenue, Room 204,
Oshkosh, WI 54901
If you have any questions, please call the Development Review Coordinator at (920)
236-5059.
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Mobile Vending License/Plan Review Application
City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
• Name of the Vending Operation:
• Applicant(s) Name (print). If the applicant is a legal organization provide the name of the person(s)
authorized to act for the entity and the daily vending manager/operator:
• Additional names of any employees:
• Has the applicant(s), principal of applicant, or manager of the applicant’s mobile vending unit ever been
convicted within the previous 5 years of any felony, or misdemeanor that is substantially related to a
Mobile Vending Operation? If yes, please specify.
• Is the applicant(s), principal of applicant, or manager at least 18 years of age?
• Applicant(s)/organization Mailing Address:
• Applicant(s) Telephone Number:
• Applicant(s) Email:
• Provide a detailed description of the Mobile Vending Operation including the type of vending (e.g. food
or merchandise):
• Provide a detailed description of Mobile Vending Unit (cut sheets and specifications may be required):
• Provide a sample site plan (to scale) showing the dimensions the Mobile Vending Unit will occupy,
including access to and around the Mobile Vending Unit.
• Provide a list of proposed locations where the Mobile Vending Unit will be operating.
• Provide copies of other necessary permits or licenses from other governmental agencies including,
without limitation, a health license (mobile restaurant/mobile base, etc.) and a Wisconsin Seller’s permit.
• Provide proof of liability and property insurance. A Mobile Vending License will not be issued until proof
is provided showing the City of Oshkosh is named as an additional insured on the Mobile Vendor’s policy.
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Site Plan Review Committee
City of Oshkosh
Department
Contact Person
Areas of Review
Planning Services Division
Todd Muehrer
Development Review Coordinator
tmuehrer@oshkoshwi.gov
920-236-5059
Zoning & performance standards
Inspecti on Services Divi sion
Building & HVAC
Jerry Fabisch
Chief Building Official
jfabisch@oshkoshwi.gov
920-236-5119
Building code & permitting
Inspecti on Services Divi sion
Plumbing
Keegan Wilber
Building System Inspector
kwilber@oshkoshwi.gov
920-236-5052
Plumbing code & permitting
Public Works/Engineering
Justin Gierach
Engineering Division Manager
jgierach@oshkoshwi.gov
920-236-5065
Sani tary sewer, water, storm sewer,
drainage requirements; any work in the
right-of-way
Public Works/Storm Water Alyssa Deckert
Civil Engineering Supervisor
adeckert@oshkoshwi.gov
920-236-5065
Grading and drainage plans,
stormw ater review
Fi re Department
Jack Clark
Fire Captain
jclark@oshkoshwi.gov
920-236-5242
Fi re safety and protection
Police Department
Officer Kate Mann
CPTED Crime Preventi on
kmann@oshkoshwi.gov
920-236-5742
Public safety
Transportation Department
Jim Collins
Transportati on Director
jcollins@oshkoshwi.gov
920-232-5342
Access control, driveways, street lights,
parking lot design, transit
Parks Department
Raymond Maurer
Parks Director
RMaurer@oshkoshwi.gov
920-236-5079
Parks & trails
Forestry Division
Travis Derks
Landscape Operations Manager
tderks@oshkoshwi.gov
920-232-5314
Street trees
Winnebago County
Health Department
Anne Boyce
Environmental Heal th Supervisor
ABoyce@winnebagocountywi.gov
920-232-3011
Li censing and Inspection of food
establishments; animal establishments;
lodging facilities; recreational water
facilities; mobile home parks;
campgrounds; and tattoo parlors
Wisconsin Public Servi ce
Jeff Henkelmann
Senior Service Manager-Customer Service
Operations
jeffrey.henkelmann@wisconsinpublicservice.com
920-433-1277
Private utility issues
Ci ty Attorney
Lynn Lorenson
City Attorney
LLorenson@oshkoshwi.gov
920-236-5115
Developer & encroachment agreements
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MOBILE VENDING ORDINANCE – SUMMARY
- Allows mobile vending of food and merchandise within the City of Oshkosh upon
issuance of a permit.
- License allows them to vend in City, specific locations are on a daily first come,
first reserved basis.
- Vending may occur generally in commercially and industrially zoned areas, and
subject to limitations within residential areas.
- Vending may occur along a street in the hardscape terrace area as long as they
are 5 feet from the buildings and 2 feet from the curb.
- Vending may occur on hard surface around Monument Square so long as an
unobstructed 5-foot walkway is maintained and the mobile vendor is at least 2
feet from the curb or legally parked within a parking space.
- Street Licensed vending units may set up in on-street parking areas as long as
parking restrictions are followed, (i.e., vehicle remains operational, time limits, 2
to 5 parking is observed, etc…)
- Mobile vending must be no closer than 37.5 feet to the doorway to a full-service
restaurant, a sidewalk café or another sidewalk vendor.
- Special Events have priority over normal vending locations.
- Vending is not allowed in City parking lots.
- Vendors may set up on private property. Vendors on private property may
require a temporary use permit.
- Vending is not permitted in City Parks or on the City Riverwalk except through a
vending contract with the City or as part of an approved Special Event.
- Vending is not allowed adjacent to main parks (generally, those with vending).
Mobile vending is allowed adjacent to other city parks upon approval of the City
Manager.
- In other residential areas (residential areas not adjacent to city parks), mobile
vendors are not permitted to park and stay in one location. Mobile Vendors
must keep moving and make only short stops to sell products.
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- Vendors must maintain the appropriate distances from crosswalks, curb cuts,
sidewalk benches, bike racks, bus shelters and stops, and other obstructions.
- Vendors are prohibited from connecting to light poles, utility poles, or any public
source of electricity, water or sewer or to any planter or tree or other public
amenity
- Mobile Vending hours are not restricted on private property locations.
- Mobile Vending hours on public property and public right-of-way are from 8 am
to 2 am (Sunday through Thursday) and 2:30 am (Friday and Saturday).
However, mobile vendors in on street parking spaces must obey the 2 to 5
parking rules, so must close or move to another location by 2 a.m. Mobile
vending units must be closed, the area cleaned and the unit removed by the
time specified.
- Vendors would need proof of insurance and add City as additional insured.
- Applications submitted to, and licenses granted by, Department of Community
Development.
- All applicants would go through site plan review committee to give an
opportunity to discuss their options for moving around the City.
- Appeal license denial or revocation to City Manager.