Removal of street trees in Mount Vernon requires replacement at DPW direction. Private property tree replacement is generally not mandated unless part of site plan approval.
When DPW authorizes removal of a street tree, replacement planting (typically 1-for-1 or by caliper inches) may be required at applicant's cost. For private development projects, Planning Department may impose replacement requirements as site plan conditions. Purely private single-lot tree removals do not trigger replacement obligations. Replacement species chosen from DPW-approved street tree list to maintain urban canopy diversity.
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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