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Council postpones final vote on revised inoperable‑vehicle ordinance after committee questions
Summary
Council discussed proposed changes to Chapter 1309 addressing parking of vehicles in front yards, improved surfaces for stored vehicles, and rules for temporary 'project' vehicles; members postponed third reading to August 25 to allow additional clarification and public input.
Council members debated changes to Mount Vernon’s inoperable and motor‑vehicle storage code, including a proposed prohibition on routine parking of vehicles in front yards and requirements for “improved surfaces” where vehicles are stored. The proposed codified changes were discussed in committee and were postponed to the August 25 meeting for additional review. The proposed ordinance would clarify that vehicles should not occupy sidewalks and that…
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