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The Community & Economic Development Department (CEDD) periodically creates the following handouts for the public on a variety of topics; such as stormwater, design standards and available property information.

Scroll down to read more on these topics.

 
  Did You Know -- Design Standards --

Did You Know...that the City of Mount Vernon has adopted residential design guidelines that ensure that new homes use building materials and architectural finishes in a manner that exemplifies quality, durability and encourages innovative and imaginative architecture?

To read more, click here:  Did You Know...Design Standards

 

 

Did You Know -- Stormwater --

Did You Know....that most of the contaminants that  are discharged into the Skagit River in Mount Vernon are caused by "innocent oops" by home owners trying to clean up their yards, sidewalks and driveways?  Instead of washing it down, sweep it up!

....that most of the contaminants thatare discharged into the Skagit River in Mount Vernon are caused by "innocent oops" by home owners trying to clean up their yards, sidewalks and driveways?

 

To read more, click here:  Did You Know...Stormwater

 

 Did You Know -- Levels of Service --

Did You Know...that 90% of our inspections are done the next day?

To read more, click here:  Did You Know....Levels of Service

 

 Did  You Know -- Property Information --

Did You Know...that the City has a website dedicated to property information within the City limits that the public can use?

To read more, click here:  Did You Know....Property Information

 

 Did You Know -- Customer Resource Area --

Did You Know...that the Community & Economic Development Department has been working hard to provide an improved customer service resource area?  A large work counter just around the corner from our main desk provides the public a working resource area and a great place for staff and customers to review plans and maps.

To read more, click here:  Did You Know...Customer Resource Area

 

 
Calendar of Events
City Library Events
Friday, May 18, 2012
Ongoing. Please click on the link below for information on all the City Library's great programs for children, teens and adults.
Mayor's Coffee Hours
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Bring your interests, comments, concerns and praises to chat with Mayor Boudreau over coffee. Whether you are a business owner, community member or just a curious neighbor, she would love to see you there! All Coffee Hours are informal and open to the public.
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Saturday, May 26, 2012
9am-1pm. Fresh food, live music, flowers, crafts and those Swedish Pancakes! Begin your Saturday mornings here, on the Revetment in downtown Mount Vernon.
Ward 2 Meeting
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Park Lodge, 1717 S. 13th Street. Please join Mayor Boudreau, Ward 2 Councilmembers Gary Molenaar and Mark Hulst, and Councilmember At-Large Dale Ragan to voice your questions, concerns or observations about the City of Mount Vernon.
Ward 3 Meeting
Monday, June 18, 2012
6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Fire Station 3, 4701 E. Division. Please join Mayor Boudreau, Ward 3 Councilmembers Bob Fiedler and Mike Urban, and Councilmember At-Large Dale Ragan to voice your questions, concerns or observations about the City of Mount Vernon.
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