Residential building heights in Mount Vernon are typically capped at 2½ stories / ~35 ft in R1A single-family, with taller limits in multifamily and commercial zones.
The Mount Vernon Zoning Ordinance sets maximum building heights by district. R1A single-family: commonly 2½ stories or about 35 ft. R2/R3: similar range. MR and R4-4 multifamily: significantly taller, measured in stories and feet. CB/CD commercial and mixed-use downtown districts allow the greatest heights. Accessory structures are limited to roughly one story / 15 ft.
Denial of permit; violation notice; order to reduce height or pursue variance from the ZBA.
Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon operates alternate-side parking for street cleaning and enforces residential permit parking in several districts. Non-residents cannot park over...
Mount Vernon, NY
Driveways must be paved, properly permitted curb cuts, and cannot block sidewalks. Parking on front lawns or unpaved areas is prohibited in residential zones.
Mount Vernon, NY
Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers are generally prohibited from parking on public streets and in front-yard setbacks in residential zones. Storage i...
Mount Vernon, NY
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...
Mount Vernon, NY
A building permit from the Mount Vernon Building Department is required for most new fences and for replacements that change height, materials, or location. ...
Mount Vernon, NY
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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