Chat with Mayor Matt

What Permits Do I Need in the City?

February 12, 2021 Matt Starr Season 1 Episode 4
Chat with Mayor Matt
What Permits Do I Need in the City?
Show Notes

Zoning law can be confusing in any municipality.  In this episode, Mayor Matt discusses permits with City Development Services Manager, Lacie Blankenhorn, 

  • What necessitates a permit?  
  • What kind of permits are there and what situation dictates the type of permit you need?  
  • How do we go about getting a permit? 
  • What is the process? 
  • And Where can we find more information about permits in the City of Mount Vernon?  

Information for the City of Mount Vernon's permits are found at this link:

Sign Permits
Zoning Permit
City of Mount Vernon General Documents Library
City of Mount Vernon Zoning Code


Mayor Matt Starr visits with different community leaders in Mount Vernon, Knox County, and within the State of Ohio to discuss issues relevant to the quality of life and the economic, social, and cultural sustainability of the community.