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Mountain View Police Department
1000 Villa Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
650/903-6344
Directions & Map
Hours
General Business:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.)
Walk-in Crime Reports:
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (7 days)
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Permits and licenses are handled by various city departments. MVPD services the following licenses: Adult Entertainment Permits
| Cost | Application $646., Renewal $326. | | Contact | Keith Plamondon, 650/903-6353. |
Alarm Permits
| Reason | To provide MVPD with up-to-date information needed to safely and effectively respond to alarm calls. | | When Required | All residential and commercial building alarms must have permits. | | Cost | Annual: $16.50 residential, $63 commercial. | | Form | Alarm Permit Application | | Process | Deliver/mail application plus payment to police department. | | Additional Info | See Alarms. | | Contact | Steve McCoy, 650/903-6707. |
Block Party Permits
| Reason | To alert MVPD, so we can prepare for/monitor events and respond effectively to any problems. | | When Required | For any event that involves blocking off a residential street or streets. | | Cost | Free | | Form | Block Party Application | | Process | Phone first to discuss date and location. Application must be submitted in person at the police department. | | Additional Info | Event organizers are responsible for signs and equipment (i.e. cones, barricades) needed to close down streets. These can be purchased at hardware stores. The city will not provide signs or other equipment. | | FAQ | Can a police officer come by our block party to talk to kids and show a police car? MVPD will ask the supervisor to send a patrol officer. However, because of manpower and calls for service, there are no guarantees. | | Contact | Sgt. Ted Rodgers, 650/903-6367. |
Card Room Permits
| Cost | Dealer $225., Renewal $110., Permit $983. | | Contact | Keith Plamondon, 650/903-6353. |
Concealed Weapons Permits
| Contact | Keith Plamondon, 650/903-6353. |
Dance Permits
| Reason | To alert the police department, so we can monitor the event and respond effectively to any problems. | | When Required | For all events (not just dances) held in the following venues: - IFES Hall (432 Stierlin Rd.)
- SFV Hall (365 Villa St.)
- Mountain View Community Center (Rengstorff Avenue & Central Expressway)
Note: Shoreline Amphitheater goes through a special process. Contact the amphitheater for more info. | | Cost | $30. per event | | Form | Application for Dance Permit | | Process | The rental halls typically fill out and submit dance permit applications on behalf of their customers. | | Additional Info | Submit permit application at least 2-3 weeks before the event. | | Contact | Sgt. Ted Rodgers, 650/903-6367. |
Hot Tub Permits
| When Required | Commercial businesses with hot tubs. | | Cost | Permit $1,208., renewal $604., hot tub manager $422. | | Contact | Keith Plamondon, 650/903-6353. |
Live Entertainment Permits
| Cost | New $315., renewal $105., live/dance renewal $105. | | Contact | Ted Rodgers, 650/903-6367. |
Massage Permits
| Reason | To prevent unsafe practices, prostitution and other crimes. | | When Required | Any individual or company in the city providing massages for a fee. | | Cost | $405. permit, $203. renewal, $134. exam fee, $50. fingerprints, $811. establishment. | | Requirements | Certificate from certified school showing 200+ hours of certified training. Disease-free statement from physician. | | Form | Application for Massage Permit | | Process | Typically takes 2-4 weeks. - Submit application, certificates and communicable disease letter.
- Pay fees.
- Wait for background investigation.
- Practical and written exams (not required with 500+ hours and national certification).
- Submit Livescan fingerprints.
- Renew annually.
| | Additional Info | San Mateo Chiropractor, Dr. Mitchell Roth, will administer the test.
See City Code chapter 9, for city requirements. | | Contact | Arleen Ruiz, 650/903-6715. |
Parade Permits
| Reason | To alert the police department, so we can prepare for/staff the event and respond effectively to any problems. | | When Required | For all parades on public roadways. | | Cost | $150. per event. | | Form | Application for Parade Permit | | Process | Phone to discuss date and location. Fill out form. Submit application with payment at police department. | | Additional Info | Submit permit application at least 2-3 weeks before the event. | | Contact | Sgt. Ted Rodgers, 650/903-6367. |
Second-hand Dealer (Pawn Shop) Permits
MVPD only collects fees for these permits, which are issued by the State of California. For more information, contact Sgt. Keith Plamondon 650/903-6353.
Taxi Permits
MVPD issues a limited number of licenses for taxi cab companies. For more information, contact Sgt. Bryan Albarillo, 650/903-6733. | | City-managed Permits & Licenses
(Not handled by MVPD.)
| Bicycle | 903-6365 | | Building | 903-6313 | | Business | 903-6317 | | Demolition | 903-6313 | | Dogs (City of Palo Alto) | 329-2671 | | Encroachment | 903-6311 | | Fire Hydrant Use | 903-6329 | | Fire Prevention Bureau | 903-6378 | | Hazardous Materials | 903-6378 | | Heritage Tree Removal | 903-6326 | | Industrial Waste Discharge | 903-6378 | | Major Events | 903-6331 | | Off-leash | 903-6331 | | Parking | 903-6317 | | Street Closure | 903-6347 | | Street Cut | 903-6311 |
Event permit applications must be submitted at least 2-3 weeks before the event.
Permit Payments
Payments by Mail:
Check or Money Order.
Payments in Person:
Cash, Check or Money Order
Make checks payable to:
City of Mountain View
Bike Licenses
Why register?
For owner contact, if stolen or lost.
Cost?$1.00
Requirements?
Proof of residency (Drivers license, PG&E or phone bill) and bike.
When? 4-5 p.m. (7 days)
Where? All Mountain View fire stations: - 251 S. Shoreline
- 160 Cuesta
- 301 N. Rengstorff
- 229 N. Whisman
- 2195 N. Shoreline
Renew every 3 years.
Questions? 903-6365
For More Info
City Code
Pets & Animals: Ch. 5
Bike Licenses Ch. 7
Live Entertainment Ch. 26
Massage Ch. 9, Art. 2
State Permits & Licenses
Beer, Wine & Alcohol
Second-hand Dealer (Pawn Shop)
Professional Licenses | |
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