Westchester County
City of Mount Vernon, NY: zoning for new construction
Thinking about building in the City of Mount Vernon? Here is what the zoning actually says, pulled straight from the city code. City of Mount Vernon runs 19 zoning districts, with residential minimum lot sizes ranging from 0.0826 to 0.3444 acres depending on the district. Short-term rentals - see local ordinance here. Use the district figures below to size up a parcel before you buy, then confirm the specifics with the building department.
Zoning districts
| District | Min lot | Setbacks F / S / R | Max height | ADU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-Family Residence | 0.1607 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence | 0.0826 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| One-Family Residence | 0.1033 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Multiple Family Residenence | 0.2296 ac | — | 42 ft | As of right |
| Two-Family Residence | 0.1033 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| Multiple Family Residenence | 0.2296 ac | — | 42 ft | As of right |
| Three-Family Residence | 0.155 ac | — | 35 ft | As of right |
| MVW - Hub (Non-Commercial) | 0.2296 ac | — | 42 ft | No |
| MVW -C (Corridor) | — | — | — | As of right |
| Apartment House | 0.3444 ac | — | 70 ft | As of right |
| Commercial Business | 0.1722 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Downtown Business | 0.1033 ac | — | 120 ft | No |
| Neighborhood Business | 0.1033 ac | — | 30 ft | No |
| Office Business | 0.1033 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| General Industrial | 0.1148 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Landscaped Industrial | 0.1722 ac | — | 45 ft | No |
| Public Institutional | 0.1148 ac | — | 120 ft | As of right |
| MVW - Hub | — | — | — | As of right |
| MVW - Transition | — | — | — | As of right |
Short-term rentals
Short-term rentals - see local ordinance. Local law (approx. Sep 2024) added Article XV to Chapter 267 (Zoning), §§267-97–267-98, requiring an STR permit from the city. Mayoral public hearing held Oct 3, 2024; codified in ecode360 (Nov 2025 update). Specific local law number not confirmed in public records.
Good to know
- UtilityCon Edison territory.
- Building dept(914) 665-2483
- Last reviewed2026-06-15
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Zoning figures for City of Mount Vernon are compiled from the municipal code (last reviewed 2026-06-15) and provided for decision-support only - not legal, engineering, or architectural advice. Setback and dimensional standards often carry conditions and exceptions; verify with the building department at (914) 665-2483 before relying on any number. Source: Offsite / Aldo zoning dataset, municipalData.js.