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ALL LICENSE APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FINANCE OFFICE. ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
These are general guidelines only. For specific questions please contact the Finance Office at (605) 668-5243 or email license@cityofyankton.org.
For information on the current package off-sale liquor license for sale, please view the City's Bid & RFP Posts List. - UPDATE: Bid opening is Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Uniform Alcoholic Beverage License
Special Events Alcohol License
Special Events Dance License
Peddlers or Solicitor License
Capital Building & Gym Rental Without Alcohol Permit
Capital Building & Gym Rental With Alcohol Permit
Street Vendor of Food License
Itinerant Restaurant License
Special Events Street Closings
Parades
Discharging Fireworks
Raffles
Medical Cannabis Dispensary Business
TNC - Supplemental Drivers Only
TNC - Supplemental Vehicles Only
Video Lottery - capped at 34 RB & RW licenses - must be tied to an on-sale alcohol license & in compliance with State rules
Licenses and Special Events requiring City Commission Approval
ALL LICENSE APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FINANCE OFFICE, (605) 668-5243. ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
These are general guidelines only. For specific questions please contact the Finance Office at (605) 668-5240 or email license@cityofyankton.org.
Alcohol Licenses (more information)
Special Events Alcohol License (Application Form)
Any municipality may issue a special alcohol beverage license in conjunction with special events.
This license requires an inspection of the premises by the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal to ensure that the premises conform to the provisions of Code and other ordinances of the city and the laws of the state. A police check is conducted by our local Police Department, which takes about one week and needs to be done prior to submitting the application to the City Commission.
Processing of this application takes two consecutive City Commission meetings. (City Commission Meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of every month.) First meeting is to set the date of the Public Hearing. Second meeting is the Public Hearing for approval of the license. The applicant should be present at this meeting in case commissioners have any questions. Deadline for submission of application is at least one week prior to the first of the two consecutive City Commission meeting dates. A conservative estimate would require the applicant to begin this process by stopping in the Finance Office six weeks prior to the actual event.
More information about special events alcohol license.
Special Events Dance License (Application Form)
See SDCL 9-34-15. Temporary license to hold a dance. This license requires an inspection of the premises by the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal to ensure that the premises conform to the provisions of Code and other ordinances of the city and the laws of the state. The Chief of Police needs to be contacted to see what type of patrol needs to be in attendance at the dance. Also a police check is conducted by our local Police Department, which takes about one week and needs to be done prior to submitting the application to the City Commission. Proof of liability insurance or a bond is needed. Processing of this application takes one City Commission meeting. Deadline for submission of application is at least one week prior to the City Commission meeting date. A conservative estimate would require the applicant to begin this process by stopping in the Finance Office three to four weeks prior to the actual event. This license alone does not allow for the serving or consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Transient Merchants License (Application Form)
Any person who engages in a temporary business of selling and delivering goods, wares and merchandise within the city and who, in furtherance of such purpose, hires, leases, uses or occupies any building, structure, tent, railroad boxcar, public room in a hotel, or vehicle of any character whatever, for the exhibition and sale of such goods, wares and merchandise. The term “transient merchant” shall also include any person offering for sale or selling from a wagon, automobile, or truck, or their vehicle, or from stands, any fruit, vegetable, or farm products except as otherwise provided in this division. (Per City of Yankton Code a person retailing merchandise or products of his own manufacture or production is exempt.) A ”transient merchant” does not include any newly opened business that is of a permanent nature. This license requires a police check by our local police department, which takes about one week and needs to be done prior to submitting the application to the City Commission. A South Dakota Sales tax license is required. Proof of liability insurance or a bond is needed. Processing of this application takes one City Commission meeting. Deadline for submission of application is at least two weeks prior to the City Commission meeting date. A conservative estimate would require the applicant to begin this process by stopping in the Finance Office three to four weeks prior to the actual event.
Peddlers or Solicitor License (Application Form)
Peddler- shall mean a person engaged in the selling of personal property of personal services to include, but not limited to, spraying, trimming or pruning of trees and shrubs of all species, painting or repairing buildings or structures, and pest or rodent control by going about from place to place, highway or street parking, or house to house either in person or by telephone to sell the same and who carries with him such property for delivery at time of sale or performs such service at the time of contract for such service or immediately thereafter.
Solicitor- shall mean a person engaged in going from place to place, highway or street parking, or house to house either in person or by telephone to solicit orders for, or to offer to sell, personal property for future delivery is a solicitor. The term “solicitor” shall also include a person soliciting orders for books, papers, or magazines or subscriptions thereto, and shall include solicitors for transient or nonresident photographers. A solicitor for a transient photographer means any person going from house to house, place to place, or street to street soliciting orders for photographic work to be done by a transient photographer. A solicitor for a nonresident photographer means any person going from house to house, place to place or street to street soliciting orders for photographic work to be done by a photographer who has no studio or other place in the city full equipped for the taking and finishing of photographs.
These licenses require a police check by our local police department, which takes about one week and needs to be done prior to submitting the application to the City Commission. A South Dakota Sales tax license is required. Proof of liability insurance or a bond is needed. Processing of this application takes one City Commission meeting. Deadline for submission of application is at lease two weeks prior to the City Commission meeting date. A conservative estimate would require the applicant to begin this process by stopping in the Finance Office three to four weeks prior to the actual event.
Capital Building & City Hall Gym Rental With Alcohol Permit
To rent call Parks and Recreation, (605) 668-5234 for cost and availability. For carry in of alcoholic beverage to be given away (NOT FOR SALE) a letter of request must be submitted to the City Commission for approval. For sales of Malt Beverages i.e.: beer, and other malt based beverages (excludes liquor), see Special Events Malt Beverage License.
Licenses and Special Events that do not require City Commission Approval
ALL LICENSE APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FINANCE OFFICE, (605) 668-5243. ALL REQUESTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
These are general guidelines only. For specific questions please contact the Finance Office at (605) 668-5243 or email license@cityofyankton.org.
Street Vendor of Food License (Application Form)
Selling of food from stands, trays, machines, motor or other vehicles, upon the streets or public ground of the city. This application does not require City Commission approval, however the applicant will need to be inspected by the Department of Health for a State license. Deadline for submission of application is at least one week prior to the event. A conservative estimated would require the applicant to begin this process by stopping in the Finance Office three to four weeks prior to the actual event.
Itinerant Restaurant License (Application Form)
A restaurant operating for a temporary period of time, not in excess of ninety days, or in connection with a fair, carnival, circus, public exhibition or similar gathering. This license requires an inspection of the premises by the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal to ensure that the premises conform to the provisions of Code and other ordinances of the city and the laws of the state. This application does not require City Commission approval, however the applicant will need to be inspected by the Department of Health for a State license. Deadline for submission of application is at least one week prior to the event. A conservative estimated would require the applicant to begin this process by stopping in the Finance Office three to four weeks prior to the actual event.Special Events Street Closings
A Special Events Application needs to be submitted to the Parks, Recreation and City Events Department for a specific street closing. The application can be submitted online at www.cityofyankton.org/EventApplication. This request will be coordinated by the Special Events and Promotions Coordinator along with the Police Department, Street Department and City Manager.
Application Deadline Fees
| Submitted 90+ Days Before Event | Submitted 60-89 Days Before Event | Submitted 30-59 Days Before Event |
| FREE | $50 | $100 |
For questions please contact the Special Events and Promotions Coordinator at 605-668-5232. Parades
A Special Events Application needs to be submitted to the Parks, Recreation and City Events Department to host a parade. The application can be submitted online at www.cityofyankton.org/EventApplication. This request will be coordinated by the Special Events and Promotions Coordinator along with the Police Department, Street Department and City Manager.
Application Deadline Fees
| Submitted 90+ Days Before Event | Submitted 60-89 Days Before Event | Submitted 30-59 Days Before Event |
| FREE | $50 | $100 |
A Special Events Application needs to be submitted to the Parks, Recreation and City Events Department to discharge fireworks within city limits. The application can be submitted online at www.cityofyankton.org/EventApplication. This request will be coordinated by the Special Events and Promotions Coordinator along with the Fire Department, Police Department and City Manager. This request requires approval from City Commission.
Application Deadline Fees
| Submitted 90+ Days Before Event | Submitted 60-89 Days Before Event | Submitted 30-59 Days Before Event |
| FREE | $50 | $100 |
To rent call Parks and Recreation, (605) 668-5234 for cost and availability
Lisa Yardley, Finance Officer
PO Box 176
Yankton, SD 57078-0176
(605) 668-5240
(605) 668-5265 FAX