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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Trump, Sanders victorious in New Hampshire primaries ... Man jailed after allegedly groping jogger on Bear Creek Greenway ... Oregon man who killed officer had long criminal record ... Trump, Sanders victorious in New Hampshire primaries ... Man jailed after allegedly groping jogger on Bear Creek Greenway ... Oregon man who killed officer had long criminal record ... OUR VIEW Our View: Food-truck parking permission is an easy fix Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Feb. 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Medford's fledgling food-truck industry has hit a speed bump in the city's municipal code, which prohibits the trucks from ever operating in public parking spaces, even when there is a clear benefit to letting them do so. Fortunately, it appears city officials are poised to quickly fix the problem. Since November, the Fired Up food truck has offered its Mexican-Asian fusion cuisine to the late-night crowd at the Bohemian Club on West Main, parking in front of the nightclub from 11 p.m. until after 2 a.m. The club's owners asked Fired Up proprietor Cody Diehl to start serving outside on Friday and Saturday nights because the club was shutting down its kitchen earlier. The city initially granted permission, but the Police Department determined that was actually a code violation, and permission was revoked. That leaves late-night revelers without a source of food, which tends to soak up alcohol, not to mention encouraging patrons to hang around longer before driving, which is a good thing for everyone. In addition, workers at the club appreciated the opportunity to get a meal when their shift is over and options are limited. City code limits food trucks to private property and certain designated rights of way. Food trucks add variety and a hip vibe to downtown, something that has become a major draw in Portland and other cities. Medford should be looking for ways to encourage more such ventures. Taking up parking spaces isn't a good idea during the day, but late at night the benefits should outweigh any possible inconvenience. The City Council should move quickly to amend the code and keep Fired Up firing on all cylinders. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501