City of Zimmerman, Minnesota
mobile food vendors \u2014 permit requirements
City of Zimmerman requires an operating permit for mobile food vendors. See details below.
Minnesota mobile food vendors need a state food license from MDH (or your delegated local health authority) and a local business permit from City of Zimmerman. The state license covers food safety and is valid statewide. The local permit covers business registration, zoning, parking, fire, and other local rules.
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Downloadable PDF applicationVerified Jun 2026
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- Confirm health permit status with St. Cloud District Office
- Your state food license from MDH covers all of Minnesota
Permit requirements
Local business permitRequired — apply before operating
CountySherburne County
Sales tax7.375% combined
Application methodDownloadable PDF form
Who Regulates
Food safety
St. Cloud District Office (MDH)
State licenseMinnesota Dept. of Health (MDH) — statewide food license
Zimmerman Permit Rules & Requirements
Permit fees: $250(1 fee tier)
Permit fees1 rule ▾
- Application fee of $250.00 required at time of application
Insurance4 rules ▾
- City of Zimmerman must be listed as additional insured if vending on any City property
- Must provide certificate of liability insurance with $300,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage coverage
- If vending on City property, the City must be listed as Co-insured/additional insured
- City of Zimmerman must be listed as Certificate Holder
Workers' compensation7 rules ▾
- Businesses with only employees not required to be covered by workers' comp law may be exempt
- Valid workers' compensation policy must be kept in effect at all times by employers as required by law
- Businesses with no independent contractors and no employees are exempt from workers' comp requirements
- Businesses with independent contractors and employees not required to be covered may be exempt
- Minnesota law requires licensing agencies to withhold license issuance/renewal until applicant shows workers' compensation insurance compliance
- Self-insured businesses must attach copy of authorization from Minnesota Department of Commerce
- Businesses using only independent contractors with no employees are exempt from workers' comp requirements
Documents to submit6 rules ▾
- Must submit certificate of insurance
- Must submit MN Department of Health or Agriculture license
- Must submit copy of driver's license(s)
- Must attach certificate of insurance per city code
- Must provide copy of State Department of Health or Agriculture approved license
- Must resubmit form to licensing authority if any provided information changes
State agency licenses2 rules ▾
- Must be licensed by MN Department of Health or Agriculture and provide copy if licensed
- Mobile Food Units must be regulated by MN Dept of Health/Agriculture Licensing
Operating restrictions1 rule ▾
- No sound devices, shouting, horns, bells, or loud speakers allowed unless prior City approval received
Hours of operation1 rule ▾
- Operating hours regulated by Zimmerman City Code Section 7.017, Subd. 7.1
Renewal & expiration1 rule ▾
- Issued licenses expire December 31 of each year
Eligibility1 rule ▾
- Applicant must disclose bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings within past 10 years
Background check1 rule ▾
- Applicant must disclose felonies, gross misdemeanors, theft crimes, or worthless checks within past 10 years
Penalties2 rules ▾
- Failure to complete, supply, or falsify information will result in delay, denial or revocation
- False or missing workers' comp information results in $2,000 penalty
Other rules1 rule ▾
- Property owner signature required for conducting business on their property
Rules extracted from Zimmerman's permit application. Verify with the city before applying — rules may have changed since extraction.
Official Resources
Additional Notes
Submit applications via email to [email protected] or mail to City Hall. Check Forms, Permits & Licenses page for food truck forms.
BiteBase provides this information for convenience only. Requirements may change. Always verify current rules directly with the city before operating.
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