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Council Revisits Food Truck Rules | Parkersburg News
Parkersburg City Council is rethinking its mobile vendor rules after backlash from food truck owners and some council members over restrictive buffer zones and early closing times. The proposal, which included a 200-foot buffer and 11 PM curfew, sparked debate — especially since local restaurants stay open later and generators required under the plan could cost more. The council voted to send it back to the Municipal Planning Commission for more input and refinement. Meanwhile, a separate small business grant program also faced pushback, with critics saying $2,500 grants aren’t enough to…
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