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Louisville considers alleviating food truck restrictions

February 26, 2018

Louisville has indicated it is ready allow food trucks to park wherever they want. The city's Metro Council has introduced a measure to repeal a rule prohibiting food trucks from operating within 150 feet of a restaurant with a similar menu unless that restaurant gives its permission, according to the Courier Journal. 

The Institute for Justice, a civil liberties group, is representing Troy King of Pollo food truck and Robert Martin of Red's Comfort Food in a federal civil case against the proximity rule. The two food truck owners have said they are hindered by the rule.

Robert Frummer, a senior attorney at the institute, said the city had expressed interest in a legislative solution during the suit's negotiations.

Metro Council President David James said council has been advised to change the rule based on conversations with the Jefferson County Attorney's office and other rulings across the country.

Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton, the Democratic leader, has sponsored the repeal which would give more freedom to food truck operators who have permits from the city. 

The mayor's office said it is evaluating the repeal and consulting with the county attorney about the litigation.