Coastal Development: Mount Vernon vs Yonkers
How do coastal development rules compare between Mount Vernon, NY and Yonkers, NY?
Mount Vernon has fewer restrictions than Yonkers.
Mount Vernon, NY
Westchester County
Not applicable. Mount Vernon has no Long Island Sound or tidal waterfront. No coastal development rules apply; NYS DEC tidal wetlands permits not triggered.
View full Mount Vernon rules →Yonkers, NY
Westchester County
Hudson River waterfront development in Yonkers is governed by the city's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and NYS DEC tidal wetlands/Article 25 permits. Major projects also require Army Corps Section 404/10 permits.
View full Yonkers rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Mount Vernon | Yonkers |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | None | - |
| DEC Coastal | Not applicable | - |
| Freshwater Wetlands | DEC Article 24 may apply | - |
| LWRP | None | - |
| Program | - | Yonkers LWRP |
| State Permit | - | NYS DEC Article 25 |
| Adjacent Area | - | 300 ft buffer |
| Federal | - | USACE Section 10/404 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Mount Vernon FAQ
Does Mount Vernon have coastal rules?
No. The city is fully inland and has no coastal waterfront.
Do I need a DEC permit near the Hutchinson or Bronx River?
Possibly. Freshwater wetlands along those rivers may trigger NYS DEC Article 24 or Army Corps §404 review.
Is Mount Vernon on Long Island Sound?
No. Mount Vernon lies inland in southern Westchester with no tidal waterfront or LWRP.
Yonkers FAQ
Can I build a dock on the Hudson?
Only with NYS DEC tidal wetlands permit plus USACE Section 10/404 authorization and Yonkers LWRP consistency review.
How far from the Hudson tidal wetlands does DEC jurisdiction extend?
NYS DEC Article 25 tidal wetlands jurisdiction extends 300 feet landward of the tidal wetland boundary. Any development within this adjacent area requires a DEC permit.
What is the Yonkers LWRP?
The Yonkers Local Waterfront Revitalization Program coordinates Hudson River waterfront land use with the NYS Department of State and DEC, reviewing consistency of all major waterfront projects.
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