City Of Mount Vernon - Did You Know?

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!

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

Mount Vernon Farmers Market

5/29/2010 - 10/16/2010

Saturdays, 9am-1pm, downtown Mount Vernon at the revetment. Fresh picked organic & local produce, flowers, plants, locally made cheese, bread, jewelry, soaps & skin care products, and much more!

Wednesday Farmers Market

6/9/2010 - 9/22/2010

1:30-5:30pm, Skagit Valley Hospital. Many of the same farm vendors as the Saturday market, but in a smaller setting. Come visit for a midweek supply of local produce!

Little Mountain Trail Work Parties

7/24/2010 - 12/11/2010

Volunteer trail building at Little Mountain Park is underway. If you're interested in helping please come to a volunteer work party at 10am-4:30pm on July 24, August 14 & 28, and additional dates listed in the attached flyer.

Skagit County Fair

8/11/2010 - 8/14/2010

Great entertainment all day long! Carnival,live music, food, animal exhibits, and much more. $3 admission on August 11 until 3pm! Cost is $7 adults and $6 seniors & students at other times.

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