Feeding wildlife such as deer, raccoons, or pigeons that creates a nuisance is prohibited under Mount Vernon's property maintenance and nuisance ordinances.
Mount Vernon Code Chapter 170 (Property Maintenance) and general nuisance provisions allow enforcement against food left outdoors that attracts rodents, raccoons, or feral cats. NY state law prohibits feeding bears and deer in many contexts (NY ECL). Bird feeders are generally allowed if maintained to not attract rodents; rat-infestation complaints trigger health code enforcement.
Creating rodent/wildlife nuisance: health violation; $100-$500 fine plus abatement order.
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Mount Vernon operates alternate-side parking for street cleaning and enforces residential permit parking in several districts. Non-residents cannot park over...
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Retaining walls over 4 ft measured from bottom of footing to top of wall require a building permit and sealed engineered drawings. Walls with surcharge (driv...
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A building permit from the Mount Vernon Building Department is required for most new fences and for replacements that change height, materials, or location. ...
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Mount Vernon enforces the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (19 NYCRR Part 1225, incorporating the 2020 Fire Code of NYS), which requi...
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