If you crave a little more variety in your dining options, you may be happy to hear that food trucks are now allowed within city limits.

The City Council recently approved changes that allow food trucks on private property for up to three days per week with certain guidelines. Food trucks can also be permitted for special events such as the Marysville Strawberry Festival and Merrysville for the Holidays.

After gathering input from Marysville restaurant owners and residents, Community Development Director Haylie Miller proposed the new regulations. The general public seemed very supportive of food trucks in Marysville, while restaurant owners raised concerns related to competition and the disproportionate amount of business costs between food trucks and brick-and-mortar establishments. To help address that concern, food trucks must be parked at least 100 feet from an existing restaurant and may not reside on any site permanently.

Food trucks within city limits are required to be reviewed and approved by the Snohomish Health District, and follow Department of Licensing regulations.