Mount Vernon is an MS4 community regulated under NYS DEC SPDES GP-0-15-003. City Stormwater Management Program restricts illicit discharges to storm sewers. Only rainwater may enter catch basins.
As a regulated MS4 in the NYC Urbanized Area, Mount Vernon operates under DEC SPDES General Permit GP-0-15-003 and must implement six minimum control measures including illicit discharge detection. Discharging wash water, paint, oil, pool water with chlorine, or sediment to catch basins is prohibited. New development/redevelopment 1+ acre requires water quality and quantity controls per NYSDEC Stormwater Design Manual.
Illicit discharge: $250-$2,500 per violation plus cleanup costs. Repeat offenders may face criminal referral.
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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