Coffs Harbour City Council

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All non-fixed food businesses (mobile vans, trailers, market stalls, carts) must register with Council before commencing — apply at coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/Business/Business-compliance-permits/Food-businesses/Starting-a-non-fixed-food-business. Annual renewal, financial year basis. SOT required per trading location. Trading on public roads and Council land requires Section 68 Local Government Act approval. Private land: owner permission required. Beach and coastal trading may require Crown Lands approval. Covers Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Sawtell, Bellingen areas. Major mid-north coast hub with active coastal tourism market scene. Food Safety Supervisor required for high-risk food. Contact: 02 6648 4000. FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27, confirmed from Coffs Harbour City Council Fees & Charges 2026-27 PDF — Food Business Compliance section, p.29-30): Principal Approval Section 68 — Non-fixed Food Business — Annual approval: $202/yr (up from $196 in 2025-26, +3.1%). This is the core annual MFV fee. NOTE: The previous "Non-fixed food premises $361" line and "Section 68 2-year approval $361" option are no longer in the 2026-27 schedule. Annual administration fee (FTE-based, additional where applicable): Small <5 FTE: $360/yr. Medium 5-50 FTE: $618/yr. Large >50 FTE: $721/yr. (The 20% discount for 5-star rated businesses is no longer listed in the 2026-27 schedule.) Routine Inspection Fees: First food preparation area: $191. Second inspection: $222. Third & subsequent: $260. Additional food preparation areas within multi-faceted business: $128.