Mount Vernon does not mandate or restrict native plants in private landscapes. NY State promotes native plantings on public projects via Excelsior Conservation Corps and DEC programs.
No Mount Vernon ordinance requires or prohibits native plantings on private property. NY State banned sale of certain invasive species (NY Ag & Markets §167 and 6 NYCRR Part 575) — Norway maple, Japanese barberry, burning bush, etc. are regulated. Residents may landscape with natives freely and many NY environmental programs support native plantings.
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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