Not applicable. Mount Vernon has no Long Island Sound or tidal waterfront. No coastal development rules apply; NYS DEC tidal wetlands permits not triggered.
Coastal Zone Management Act and NYS DEC tidal wetlands jurisdiction apply to tidewater municipalities. Mount Vernon is inland in southern Westchester County and has no direct shoreline. Freshwater wetlands along the Hutchinson or Bronx Rivers may be regulated under NYS DEC Article 24 and Army Corps §404.
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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...
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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