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The Finance Department is responsible for overseeing and processing applications for the following licenses:
- Business License
- Liquor License
- Picnic License
- Dog License
- Dog Park Tags
- Truck Parking Permit
- Vendors and Solicitors Permit
- Business License
- Liquor License
- Picnic License
- Dog License
- Dog Park
- Truck Parking Permit
- Vendors and Solicitors Permit
Persons engaged in any business, occupation, pursuit, profession or trade or in keeping or maintaining any institution, establishment, article, utility or commodity as specified in the municipal code section Chapter 605 Business Regulations are required to obtain a business license.
The Finance Department is responsible for issuing licenses to businesses authorized by city officials to operate within the City of University City. Business license fees apply and must be paid in order to receive a business license. All occupational, business, and other licenses are valid from May 1 of the current year to April 30 of the following year, and must be renewed annually. All such licenses are due and payable on or before April 30th of each year. AN APPLICANT IS NOT PERMITTED TO OPERATE UNTIL LICENSE IS ISSUED.
New Business License Application
Business License Instructions
Business License Update Form
The Finance Department is responsible for issuing licenses to businesses authorized by city officials to operate within the City of University City. Business license fees apply and must be paid in order to receive a business license. All occupational, business, and other licenses are valid from May 1 of the current year to April 30 of the following year, and must be renewed annually. All such licenses are due and payable on or before April 30th of each year. AN APPLICANT IS NOT PERMITTED TO OPERATE UNTIL LICENSE IS ISSUED.
New Business License Application
Business License Instructions
Business License Update Form
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
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
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.
** IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE DOG PARK, YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION OR PAY THE $3.00 PER DOG FEE. THE DOG LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED IN YOUR DOG PARK FEE. **
Dog License Application
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.
** IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR THE DOG PARK, YOU DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION OR PAY THE $3.00 PER DOG FEE. THE DOG LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED IN YOUR DOG PARK FEE. **
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:
Dates for annual membership renewals and new membership applications for the University City Dog Park have been announced. Applicants must complete a membership registration form and sign a Release of Liability Form annually, as well as provide a copy of valid vaccination documentation upon renewal (required vaccinations are Rabies, Bordetella, Canine Hepatitis, Distemper, and Parvovirus).
Located at the corner of Vernon and Pennsylvania, the University City Dog Park is a special place that provides a safe space where owners can exercise their dogs and watch them play (something every dog owner loves to do!). Limited to members only, the University City Dog Park offers separate areas for large and small dogs and is open both to residents and non-residents.
A maximum of two (2) Dog Park memberships are available per household and rules require each dog to wear his or her own dog tag.
With City Hall closed to the public, please mail the above information to:
Finance Department
University City-City Hall
6801 Delmar Blvd.
University City, MO 63130
You may include a check or money order with your paperwork, or if paying by credit card, the Finance Department Staff will call you for payment details after your application information has been entered. Your dog tag and approved membership paperwork will be mailed to you.
Dog Park Application
Dog Park Rules
Dog Park General Information
Time to Renew Annual Dog Park Memberships
Dates for annual membership renewals and new membership applications for the University City Dog Park have been announced. Applicants must complete a membership registration form and sign a Release of Liability Form annually, as well as provide a copy of valid vaccination documentation upon renewal (required vaccinations are Rabies, Bordetella, Canine Hepatitis, Distemper, and Parvovirus).
Located at the corner of Vernon and Pennsylvania, the University City Dog Park is a special place that provides a safe space where owners can exercise their dogs and watch them play (something every dog owner loves to do!). Limited to members only, the University City Dog Park offers separate areas for large and small dogs and is open both to residents and non-residents.
A maximum of two (2) Dog Park memberships are available per household and rules require each dog to wear his or her own dog tag.
Application Dates
- Renewals for current 2020 members begins December 1, 2020
- Resident new members may join beginning December 14, 2020
- Non-Resident new members may join beginning January 4, 2021
Registration
With City Hall closed to the public, please mail the above information to:
Finance Department
University City-City Hall
6801 Delmar Blvd.
University City, MO 63130
Please provide the following when registering:
- Payment according to fee schedule may be paid by cash, check, MasterCard or Visa
- University City residents must provide proof of residency (valid occupancy permit or valid driver's license with University City address)
- Paper copy of current/valid vaccination and spay/neuter records
- Registration application and Release of Liability form
Payment
You may include a check or money order with your paperwork, or if paying by credit card, the Finance Department Staff will call you for payment details after your application information has been entered. Your dog tag and approved membership paperwork will be mailed to you.
Annual Membership Fee Schedule
| Resident | $40.00 for one (1) dog | $60.00 for two (2) dogs |
| Non-Resident | $60.00 for one (1) dog | $90.00 for two (2) dogs |
Dog Park Rules
Dog Park General Information
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
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