Permits required to remove any public tree or street tree in Mount Vernon. Private residential tree removal generally does not require a permit absent site plan review.
Mount Vernon Code Chapter 222 requires DPW permits for any work on street trees, park trees, or trees in public right-of-way. Private single-family lot tree removal typically does not require a city permit — but removals associated with new construction, subdivision, or site plan application are reviewed by the Planning Department. No permit needed for dead/hazard tree removal on private property (document condition before removal if possible).
Unauthorized public tree removal: $500-$2,500 fine plus 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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