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.

** 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

UNIVERSITY CITY DOG PARK 

GENERAL INFORMATION 2024 

The University City Dog Park is located at the corner of Vernon and Pennsylvania. The dog park offers separate areas for large and small dogs (members only) and gives dogs the opportunity to explore the great outdoors, while running and playing with their friends. The dog park is open to residents and non-residents alike and each dog must wear their own dog tag. To register your dog(s) for membership, you will need to provide valid documentation that the dog(s) has been spayed or neutered and submit a paper copy of all valid vaccination records (Rabies, Bordetella, Canine Hepatitis, Distemper, and Parvovirus). For more information: Rules and Regulations

MEMBERSHIP

Memberships are given on an annual basis which are good from January 1st through December 31st . Applicants will need to complete a membership registration form and signed Release of Liability Form annually, as well as provide a copy of valid vaccination documentation upon renewal. 

2024 Renewal Dates 

All 2023 Members may renew beginning December 1, 2023.

Resident new members may join on December 13, 2023. 

Non-Resident new members may join on January 3, 2024. 

Registration 

City Hall, 6801 Delmar Blvd., 1st Floor, 314-505-8544, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, or mail in your Registration Application, Release of Liability Form, and proof of residency. You can include a check or money order with your paperwork. If you are paying by credit card, when the Finance Department Staff has entered your application, they will call you for payment. Your dog tag and approved membership paperwork will be mailed to you. The new key code will be emailed to all registered members. 

Please be prepared to provide the following when registering: 

• Payment in accordance with the fee schedule. 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 records and proof of spay/neuter. 

• Registration application and Release of Liability Form. 

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 

A maximum of two (2) Dog Park memberships are available per household. 

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