Mount Vernon DPW controls trimming of street trees and trees in public right-of-way. Private tree trimming on your own property is generally unrestricted.
Street trees and park trees in Mount Vernon are under Department of Public Works jurisdiction. Residents may not trim, prune, or damage street trees without DPW permission. Trees on private property that overhang sidewalks must be trimmed to maintain clearance (typically 8 feet over sidewalks, 14 feet over streets). Con Edison handles trimming near overhead power lines.
Damaging or unauthorized trimming of city tree: $500-$1,000 fine plus tree replacement cost.
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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