Mount Vernon parks closed from dusk to dawn (approximately 30 minutes after sunset to sunrise) unless posted otherwise or a permit has been issued for an after-hours event.
Mount Vernon Code Chapter 200 (Parks) closes all city parks and playgrounds from dusk to dawn. Hartley Park, Memorial Field, Willson's Woods (county), and Brush Park are subject to posted hours. Being in a closed park constitutes trespass. Parks Department may issue permits for evening leagues, concerts, or community events.
Trespass in closed park: summons and fine typically $50-$250. Repeat offenders may face criminal trespass charges.
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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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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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