Licenses

A liquor license is required for persons who wish to sell, import, or manufacture intoxicating liquor within the City of University City as specified in the municipal code Chapter 600: Alcoholic Beverages.  Liquor license applications should be returned to the Finance Department upon completion.   Please note that the application may only be completed and filed by a sole proprietor, corporate officer, managing partner, or managing officer of the business applying for this license. AN APPLICANT IS NOT PERMITTED TO OPERATE UNTIL LICENSE IS ISSUED.

Liquor License Application
Liquor License Instructions

Under the provision of municipal code Section 600.30, a permit for the sale of all kinds of intoxicating liquor, including intoxicating liquor in the original package, at retail by the drink for consumption on the premises of the licensee may be issued to any church, school, civic, service, fraternal, veteran, political, or charitable club or organization for the sale of such intoxicating liquor at a picnic, bazaar, fair, or similar gathering.  The permit shall be issued only for the day of days named therein and it shall not authorize the sale of intoxicating liquor for more than three (3) days.

To secure the permit, the applicant must complete an application and be approved by City Council. The application fee is $25.00

Picnic License Application

The City of University City requires all dogs have a license appearing on their collars, per municipal code Section 210.200. Dog licenses may be obtained in Finance Department for a fee of $3.00 per dog.  Applications must be accompanied by written proof of rabies vaccination in order to obtain a dog license.  The application must include the name of the owner, address of the owner, telephone number, dog’s gender, age, breed, color and name.  Dog licenses must be renewed annually.  Failure to obtain a dog license could result in the issuance of a citation.

Please bring application to the Finance Department along with the proper paperwork.  At that the fee payment can be processed and the license will be issued.

Dog License Application

There is a dog park play area located at the intersection of Vernon and Pennsylvania in the City of University City. For the privilege of using the dog park, a member application form and Acceptance of Risk and Release of Liability Form must be completed and dog park tags obtained. Tags and applicable forms for use of the dog play area are available in the Finance Department between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Fees to use the dog park are as follows:
 

• RESIDENTS: $40 a year for one (1) dog and $60 a year for two (2) dogs
• NON-RESIDENTS: $60 a year for one (1) dog and $90 a year for two (2) dogs

Individuals that wish to access the dog park must show paper copy proof that his or her dog's vaccination (Rabies, Bordetella, Canine Hepatitis, Distemper, and Parvovirus) are current. University City residents must also show proof of residency (driver's license, state issued identification, or occupancy permit ONLY). All dogs must be spayed or neutered.

The dog park is open 5:00 AM until 10:30 PM each day.  If you have any questions you would like to ask specifically about the dog park, please contact the Finance Department, Collector's Office at 314-505-8544. 
 
Dog Park Application
Dog Park Rules
Dog Park General Information

02/27/2020 Update:
The Parks Maintenance Division will begin working on the placement of wood chips at the Dog Park as weather allows.  As such, certain areas of the dog park will be temporarily closed to assure for the safety of the dogs, handlers and maintenance staff.

A permit for truck parking must be obtained to park non-commercial pickup trucks on residential streets in front of the resident’s home, according to municipal code Chapter 356: Stopping, Standing or Parking Restricted or Prohibited On Certain Streets.  Pickup truck owners may fill out an application and apply for a permit in the Finance Department. At the time of application, the truck owner must pay a $25.00 application fee.

The owner must also attach to the application a copy of a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and a copy of a valid University City residential occupancy permit.  The Finance Department must visually review the vehicle for certain specifications.  This process must be completed in person.

Truck Parking Permit Application

Vendors Permit

A vendors permit application must be completed if an individual or business is wishing to sell food and beverages.  Please keep in mind that a vendor's permit does not function as a solicitors permit, so vendor's are required to remain in one location and submit a letter of permission from the place of business.  Vendors permits are only good for one day of service.  The fee is $30 per day of service.

Any business selling or handling food is required to be licensed by the St. Louis County Health Department.  A copy of the license must be submitted to the Finance Department for verification.

Businesses located in University City that hold a current license are not required to obtain a Vendors Permit.

Vendors are not allowed to sell items in any U City Park unless participating in a U City sponsored event.  In those cases the event organizer will handles all vendor applications.

Vendor Permit Application

Solicitors Permit

Organizations and individuals wishing to operate as peddlers, solicitors or vendors must complete am submit an application as specified in municipal code 610.010.  A solicitor is best described as an individual taking or attempting to take orders for sales of goods for future delivery or services to be performed in the future; an individual transporting goods for sale whether by foot or vehicle; an individual soliciting money or donations or sell goods for charitable, religious or philanthropic purposes; or an individual traveling from place-to-place selling goods in a temporary location for a brief period.

The application fee is $6.00 per individual, but there is a $30.00 annual fee levied against the business or corporation.

Peddlers and Solicitors Permit Application