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500 Castro Street, First Floor
Mountain View, CA 94041
650-903-6306
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Community Development Department
500 Castro Street, PO Box 7540
Mountain View, CA 94039-7540
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Planning Permit Fees
Effective July 1, 2024
Planning fees are cumulatively calculated based on the required permit application(s) for a proposed project. Fee payment must be provided in full at initial application submittal. Large or complex permit applications may be subject to an hourly rate of staff time for the duration of the project.
Fee Payment Methods
Fee payment may be made in-person, online, or by mail using any of the following methods:
- In-person at the Finance Department counter, Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm on the second floor of City Hall.
- Hardcopy check made payable to the "City of Mountain View".
- Credit card (VISA or MasterCard only), e-check or Paypal online with a convenience fee if less than $25,000.
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| New or Modified Conditional Use Permit | $5,704(a) |
| Childcare Centers | $1,889 |
| Programs Operated by Nonprofit Housing and Meal Agencies | $73 |
Development Review Permit (DRP)
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Minor Site and Facade Modifications | $174(b) |
| Modifications and Additions < 1,000 Sq. Ft., Code Compliance Review | $631(b) |
| Modifications and Additions < 1,000 Sq. Ft., Design Review | $1,391(b) |
| New Construction and Modifications with ZA Review (incl. Additions > 1,000 sq. ft.) | $2,780(a) |
| New Construction and Modifications with City Council Review | $7,115(a) |
| Change of Use (Nonresidential) | $631 |
| Fence Exceptions in R1/R2 (with neighbor agreement) | $631 |
| Minor Floor Area Ratio Exception in R1 Districts | $1,377 |
| Major Floor Area Ratio Exception in R1 Districts | $5,732 |
| Wireless Telecommunication Modification (Tier 2 Minor/Tier 3 Major) | $1,404/$4,926 |
| Design Review for Childcare Centers | $1,795 |
| Other ZA Review (per City Code Sec. 36.44.65.b) | $2,780(a) |
| Master Sign Program (New or Modification) | $857 |
| Signs | $544 |
Environmental Analysis
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial Study/Environmental Impact Report, or Other Environmental Document prepared by Consultant | Cost + 15% admin fee(a) |
General Plan and Zoning Amendments
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Gatekeeper Application | $3,602 |
| General Plan Amendment | Subject to hourly rate (a) |
| Zoning Text or Map Amendment/Other Rezoning | Subject to hourly rate(a) |
| Precise Plan (minor/major rewrite or new) | Subject to hourly rate(a) |
Mobile Home Park Permit (MHPP)
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Minor Modifications to existing MHPP | $789 |
| Major Modifications to existing MHPP | $1,576 |
| New Construction | $3,155(a) |
Permits in Precise Plan Areas
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Provisional Use Permit (PUP) | $3,622(a) |
|
Planned Community Permit (PCP) Minor Modification to existing PCP, Code Compliance Review |
$926 (b) |
| Minor Modification to existing PCP for Design Review | $2,696(b) |
| New Construction and Minor/Major Modifications with ZA Review | $4,254(a) |
| New Construction and Minor/Major Modifications with City Council Review | $10,474(a) |
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Permit
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Minor Modification to existing PUD Permit | $2,179 |
| Major Modification to existing PUD Permit | $4,046 |
| New Construction with ZA Review (with 4 or fewer lots) | $6,741(a) |
| New Construction with City Council Review (with 5 or more lots) | $9,235(a) |
Subdivision Maps
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Lot Line Adjustment | $1,088 |
| Lot Merger | $1,122 |
| Preliminary Parcel Map | $2,338(a) |
| Preliminary Parcel Map for Urban Lot Split | $786 |
| Tentative Map | $4,272(a) |
| Street Plan Line (new or amendment) | $17,110(a) |
| Map Extension | 50% of original permit fee(a) |
Temporary Use Permit (TUP)
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
|
Temporary Use Permit (Planning Fee + Fire Fee = Combined Total) |
$544 + $426 = $970 |
| TUP for a Nonprofit Housing and Meal Programs | $73 |
Other Permits
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Cannabis Business Screening | $2,041 |
|
Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) - New or Amendments (Planning Fee + City Attorney Fee = Combined Total) |
$217 + $462 = $679 |
| Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity for ABC Licenses | $1,970 |
| Development Agreement (DA) - New or Modification | Subject to hourly fee (a) |
| Heritage Tree Removal Permit | $778(a) |
| Historic Preservation Permit | $0 |
| Permit Extension | 50% of original permit fees(a) |
| Special Design (-SD) District Permit | $1,504 |
|
Variance Permit R1/R2 District Properties All other Properties |
$2,541 $3,632(a) |
Appeal to City Council
| Permit Type | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Appeal approved permit to City Council | 50% of the original permit fee |
| Projects located in R1 zoning district | Not to exceed $500 |
| Projects in all other zoning districts | Not to exceed $1,000 |
(a) Applications subject to an hourly rate: An (a) indicates this application may be subject to a staff hourly fee for applicable time spent on project review in order to be fully cost-recovered. Projects that are larger, more complex, and/or will require a City Council public hearing will be subject to an hourly fee for applicable staff time in order to be fully cost-recovered. This cost-recovery hourly rate applies to projects that require staff support beyond the scope of work included in the development of the basic fee(s) and will be based on the time required to process the entire project from planning application through project construction. The applicant will be notified if this fee is applicable to their project. The fee is collected through an advance deposit, with subsequent fee deposit(s) collected should additional staff time be required beyond the initial deposit, and any excess funds are returned to the applicant upon project completion, closure, or withdrawal. An initial deposit of $50,000 is required. See applicable FY 24-25 staff hourly fee rates (Exhibit B in Resolution No. 18906)
(b) Environmental Sustainability Action Plan Fee Waivers: A (b) indicates an application fee that may be waived for Zero Net Energy building remodels, retrofits, and tenant improvements.