Setbacks vary by zoning district. Typical R1A single-family: 25 ft front, 8 ft side, 30 ft rear. Denser zones have smaller setbacks.
Mount Vernon's zoning districts each specify minimum front, side and rear yard setbacks. R1A (primarily north-side single-family): about 25 ft front, 8 ft side, 30 ft rear. R2/R3: reduced setbacks reflecting smaller lots. MR and R4-4 multifamily: reduced front and side yards with larger rear yards for light/air. CB and CD commercial: minimal or no setbacks with building-line rules. Corner lots have two front yards. Accessory structures have separate, smaller setbacks.
Building permit denial; zoning violation; order to relocate structure or seek area variance from the ZBA.
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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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Driveways must be paved, properly permitted curb cuts, and cannot block sidewalks. Parking on front lawns or unpaved areas is prohibited in residential zones.
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Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers are generally prohibited from parking on public streets and in front-yard setbacks in residential zones. Storage i...
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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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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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