Food trucks and a food truck parks for some industrial districts will be allowed in West Hartford after the town council voted in favor of the proposal Tuesday night.
The new town ordinance will allow food trucks on certain streets in industrial districts and require them to adhere to health codes, just like brick and mortar restaurants.
The planning and zoning commission wrote a letter to the town council on March 10 recommending approval of the ordinance.
"Overall, the Commission finds the proposed ordinance to be well thought out and a potentially innovative new use for the Town," Chairman Kevin Ahern wrote.
While some food truck owners said they think this could be a great opportunity for them to expand their business, some restaurant owners don't want to see them come in.
“I think it'll be bad,” said Chip Cutting, the chef at Tapas in West Hartford. “Especially if they end up being cheaper and it's all take out.”
“I thinks that it's a good idea,” said Homroy Moses, food truck owner.
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The Capitol Region Council of Governments said they found no "apparent conflict with regional plans and policies of the concerns of neighboring towns."
Town council held a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. in Room 314 on Tuesday night.
