Delta residents will finally be able to grab a bite from a food truck and mobile vendor.
Council on Monday approved a pilot program allowing food trucks at a variety of designated locations throughout the city.
In Ladner, vendors will be allowed in such places as the Chisholm Street Wharf and the Stokes Plaza, while they will also be allowed to operate on various streets in Tilbury and Annacis Island.
Delta staff determined the best locations for mobile vendors in North Delta and Tsawwassen are all located in parks.
Metro Vancouver, meanwhile, has a pilot program allowing mobile food vendors to operate at Centennial Beach in Tsawwassen.
Both programs are to run until Oct 14.
As far as the Delta program, the new policy requires mobile food and beverage vendors who wish to operate their businesses on city streets or in parks to apply for and receive a special permit.
A report notes that the Ladner Business Association, Delta Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Delta were aware the pilot program was being proposed and have been concurrently discussing the program with members.
The city will also get input from residents, local businesses and mobile vendors during the pilot program.
Coun. Dylan Kruger noted council also recently legalized busking, another move to help create more vibrant spaces in Delta.
