
Government
Municipal Ordinances
The Code of Ordinances governing the City of Mount Vernon.
Code Categories
Ch. 1–5
General Government
City organization, elections, and administrative procedures.
Ch. 10–14
Public Safety
Police, fire, traffic, and animal control regulations.
Ch. 20–24
Public Utilities
Water, sewer, sanitation, and franchise regulations.
Ch. 30–35
Building & Zoning
Construction codes, land use, and development standards.
Ch. 40–44
Business Regulations
Licensing, occupations, and merchant regulations.
Ch. 50–54
Health & Sanitation
Nuisances, waste, and public health ordinances.
Recent Ordinances
Request Full CodeOrd. 2026-04
Amending Water Rate ScheduleOrd. 2026-03
Zoning Map Amendment — Richmond RdOrd. 2026-02
Business License Fee AdjustmentOrd. 2026-01
Annual Budget Appropriation