Carports are accessory structures requiring a Mount Vernon building permit and must meet the same setback and coverage rules as other accessory structures.
A carport — roofed, open-sided structure for vehicles — is treated as an accessory structure under the Mount Vernon Zoning Code. It must be located in the rear yard (or side yard where permitted), meet accessory setbacks, and count toward lot coverage. A building permit is required regardless of size because of the structural roof. Attached carports follow principal-building setbacks.
Order to remove unpermitted structure; fines; after-the-fact permit requirement.
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Chickens and livestock are prohibited in Mount Vernon residential zones. The city's dense urban character (~4 sq mi) excludes agricultural uses from zoning.
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