Application Materials and Fees
All Planning permits must be submitted electronically online and require a completed application form, a fee payment, and submittal materials. For more information on submitting an application, please contact the Planning Division at (650) 903-6306 or planning.division@mountainview.gov.
Application Forms
All applications require a property owner(s) signature to be submitted for planning permit review. Electronic signatures are accepted.
Fees
| The City currently accepts fee payment in any of the forms listed below: | ||
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Hardcopy Check Made payable to the "City of Mountain View" Up to 3 business days to process Mail Check to: Community Development Dept., First Floor, 500 Castro St, PO Box 7540, Mountain View, CA 94039-7540 |
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard), E-Check or Paypal Collected over-the-phone or online with a convenience fee Up to 1 business day to process |
In-Person On the 2nd Floor of City Hall at 500 Castro Street Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except holidays. |
Submittal Requirements
For Development/New Businesses:
- Informal Planning Review
- Formal Planning Review
- Heritage Tree Removal Permit Requirements
- SB 35 Preliminary Application Review and SB 35 Overview and Process
- SB 330 Preliminary Application Review and SB 330 Overview and Process
- Sign Permit Requirements
- Wireless/Telecommunication Requirements
For Subdivisions:
- Tentative Map Requirements
- Parcel Map Requirements
- Lot Line Adjustment Requirements
- Urban Lot Split Requirements and Affidavit
Additional Forms and Materials
- Affordable Housing Compliance Plan Worksheet applies to all projects with new residential units.
- Density Bonus Program Guidelines to assist in applying density bonus requirements to new residential development.
- Mountain View Green Building Code applies to specific remodels, additions and new construction of residential, commercial and industrial projects. The City utilizes CalGreen from the California Building Code (CBC) and third-party rating systems, including LEED™ and GreenPointRated, as the standard for green building.
- Tenant Relocation Compliance Plan Worksheet applies to all projects that remove existing housing units from the rental market, whether the project includes residential or nonresidential uses. The City has also developed TRAO Administrative Guidelines to provide an overview of key provisions in the City's Tenant Relocation requirements and State Law (Senate Bill 330) that may apply to certain development projects.
- Transportation Information Worksheet applies to all projects with new construction or expanded business operations to determine if further transportation analysis is required. All transportation analysis prepared in the City must comply with the City's Multimodal Transportation Analysis Handbook (MTA Handbook).
- Trash and Recycling standards and information for residential, commercial, and industrial land uses.
- Tree Technical Manual for assessing, removing, preserving, and planting existing and new trees citywide.
- Street Tree Form and List applies to development projects planting new City street trees. Please note, the City has an updated list of street trees required within the North Bayshore Precise Plan area (see North Bayshore webpage).
- Water Conservation in Landscape Regulations applies to new and modified landscaping proposed as part of new construction or site improvements for residential, commercial and industrial properties.
- Getting Started Guide
- Water Budget Calculator a spreadsheet that calculates your water budget
- Example of a Water Budget Calculation a spreadsheet showing an example of a water budget.
- Water Budget Calculation Worksheet for manual calculation of a water budget.
- Water Efficiency in Design and Maintenance Checklist
- Certification of Installation