Hermiston City Council to Discuss Mobile Vendor Ordinance

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The Hermiston City Council will review a proposed ordinance to update regulations for mobile vendors, including food trucks and other portable businesses, during a work session on Monday, February 23. The public is encouraged to attend and provide feedback on the proposed changes, which aim to create a balanced framework for supporting small business activity while maintaining public health, safety, and fair competition.

Why it matters

As interest in mobile vending continues to grow in Hermiston, the city has identified the need to modernize its code to better support small business activity while addressing issues such as access to utilities, waste disposal, and site impacts. The proposed ordinance is intended to provide clear and consistent standards for mobile vendors operating within city limits.

The details

The proposed ordinance outlines requirements related to permitting, approved locations, hours of operation, and compliance with health and safety standards. City staff developed the ordinance after receiving numerous complaints from residents and business owners about portable businesses, and reviewed current regulations and evaluated how other communities manage mobile vending.

• The Hermiston City Council work session will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
• The Council will then decide whether to approve the ordinance at the regular meeting that begins at 7 p.m. on the same day.

What’s next

The Hermiston City Council will decide whether to approve the proposed mobile vendor ordinance at their regular meeting following the work session on February 23, 2026.