FAQs

How many dogs are allowed per household?: Two. The owner of 3 or more dogs, whether owned for pleasure or profit, breeding or exhibiting shall be deemed to be the operator of a dog kennel. Dog kennels are not a permitted use in a residential district. It is unlawful for the owner of any dog, whether properly tagged and certified by vaccination-registration or not to permit or allow such dog to run at large within the city limits.

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City Hall Administration

1. How many dogs are allowed per household?: Two. The owner of 3 or more dogs, whether owned for pleasure or profit, breeding or exhibiting shall be deemed to be the operator of a dog kennel. Dog kennels are not a permitted use in a residential district. It is unlawful for the owner of any dog, whether properly tagged and certified by vaccination-registration or not to permit or allow such dog to run at large within the city limits.

2. Are home occupations allowed?: Home occupations shall be permitted as an accessory use to a residential use in any district subject to several requirements as outlined in the Code of Ordinances Section 5.7 A 1-7. There is a license requirement and home inspection before business can be allowed.

3. How many Aldermen are in each ward?: The city has 4 wards with 2 Aldermen in each ward. Refer to your Sunset Hills Horizon newsletter for the alderman names and phone numbers or visit the elected officials page to find out information on your aldermen.

4. How do I know which ward I am in?: You have 3 options, you can call City Hall at 314-849-3400, come in to pick up a ward map at City Hall located at 3939 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Sunset Hills, MO 63127, indicating the 4 wards, or view the ward map online.

5. Are there any kind of special permits required for vehicles?: Yes, a city sticker can be obtained from City Hall during normal business hours of 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The stickers are free.

6. Can I park a commercial vehicle on the street?: No. Section 17-317 no person shall park a commercial vehicle, except for emergency purposes: a) on any street, in any district zoned for residential use between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on any day. b) on any vacant or unimproved lot anywhere in the city and c) with a GVW or licenses weight exceeding 18,000 Lbs. In any district in the city zone for residential use between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on any day unless said vehicle is parked in a fully enclosed structure.

7. Am I obligated to use the licensed city trash hauler for my trash service?: Yes.