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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 August 9, 2025
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, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm on the second floor of City Hall (closed from 12 pm to 1 pm for lunch).
- Hard copy 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.
Technology Fee
The City applies a 5% technology fee on the total permit cost for each planning permit application. The fee is collected at time of initial application submission.
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
For all new CUP applications or modifications to an existing CUP.
| Permit Type | Fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Centers | $1,892 | $1,994 |
|
Minor CUP (e.g., parking reduction, rooftop amenity, etc.) |
$6,028 | $6,353 |
| Nondiscretionary CUP for Safe Parking | $0 | $0 |
| Nonresidential Use | $9,243 | $9,742 |
| Nonresidential Use with unique operational conditions (e.g., a school, a multi-phased project with continual on-site operations, or requires the preparation of a study) | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
| Nonprofit housing needs, meals, and similar programs operated by nonprofit agencies | $1,584 | $1,669 |
|
Residential Use |
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| < 10 units/rooms/beds |
$9,243 |
$9,742 |
| > 10 units/rooms/beds | Subject to hourly rate |
Subject to hourly rate |
Development Review Permit (DRP)
| Permit Type | fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Centers | $2,064 | $2,175 |
|
Code Compliance Review In R1 District In All Other Districts |
$660 $1,145 |
$695 $1,206 |
| Change of Use (Nonresidential) | $1,817 | Eliminated (effective July 1, 2026) |
| Condominium Conversion (Residential or Nonresidential) | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
|
Fence Exceptions in R1/R2 Districts With Neighbor Agreement Without Neighbor Agreement |
Not Applicable $1,580 |
Not Applicable $1,665 |
|
Floor Area Ratio Exception in R1 Districts Minor Major |
$2,817 $6,063 |
$2,969 $6,390 |
| Minor Site and Facade Modifications | $1,145 | $1,206 |
|
Multi-Family Residential New Accessory Structure(s) Major Site and Facade Modifications (no new sq. ft.) Additions < 1,000 sq. ft. Additions > 1,000 sq. ft. New Construction < 10 units New Construction > 10 units |
$1,246 $7,412(a) $10,483(a) $16,170(a) $26,137 Subject to hourly rate |
$1,313 $7,812(a) $11,049(a) $17,043(a) $27,548 Subject to hourly rate |
|
Mixed-Use Development Additions < 1,000 sq. ft. Additions > 1,000 sq. ft. New Construction < 10 units and/or < 15,000 sq. ft. New Construction > 10 units and/or > 15,000 sq. ft. |
$10,483 $16,170 $26,137 Subject to hourly rate |
$11,049 $17,043 $27,548 Subject to hourly rate |
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Nonresidential New Accessory Structure(s) Major Site and Facade Modifications (no new sq. ft.) Additions < 1,000 sq. ft. Additions > 1,000 sq. ft. New Construction < 15,000 sq. ft. New Construction > 15,000 sq. ft. |
$1,246 $7,412 $10,483 $16,170 $26,137 Subject to hourly rate |
$1,313 $7,812 $11,049 $17,043 $27,548 Subject to hourly rate |
|
Signs New Sign(s) New or Modified Master Sign Program |
$660 $1,294 |
$695 $1,363 |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Tier 2 Minor Tier 3 Major |
$2,229 $6,022 |
$2,349 $6,347 |
Environmental Analysis
| Permit Type | Fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Certification Letter/Form | $1,225 | $1,291 |
| Initial Study/Environmental Impact Report, or other environmental document prepared by consultant |
Cost + 15% admin fee |
Cost + 15% admin fee |
General Plan, Precise Plan, and Zoning Amendments
| Permit Type | fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
|
Gatekeeper Preauthorization Application < 1 acre project All other projects |
$9,307 $12,410 |
$9,809 $13,080 |
| General Plan Amendment - Map or Text | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
| Zoning Amendment - Map or Text | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
| Precise Plan - New or Amendment | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
Mobile Home Park Permit (MHPP)
| Permit Type | fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Minor modifications to existing MHPP | $2,712 | $2,858 |
| Major modifications to existing MHPP | $11,391 | $12,006 |
| New construction | $17,301 | $18,235 |
Permits in Precise Plan Areas
| Permit Type | Fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Community Permit (PCP) | ||
|
Building Additions < 2,000 sq. ft. > 2,000 sq. ft. |
$11,545 $23,916 |
$12,168 $25,207 |
| Code Compliance Review | $1,620 | $1,707 |
| Major Site and Facade Modifications - no new sq. ft. | $7,412(a) | $7,812(a) |
| Minor Site or Facade Modifications | $1,620(a) | $1,707(a) |
| New Building(s) with Bonus FAR or Tier in Precise Plan Area | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
| New Mixed-Use Building(s) | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
| New Multi-Family Residential Building(s) | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
| New Nonresidential Building(s) | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
| Provisional Use Permit (PUP) - new or modifications | ||
| Childcare Center | $1,892 | $1,994 |
| Minor PUP (e.g., rooftop amenity) | $6,028 | $6,353 |
| Mixed-Use Development | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
|
Nonprofit housing needs, meals, and similar programs operated by nonprofit agencies |
$1,584 |
$1,669 |
| Nonresidential use | $9,243 | $9,742 |
| Nonresidential use with unique operational conditions (e.g., a school, a multi-phased project with continual operations on-site, or requires preparation of a study) | Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
|
Residential Use < 10 units/rooms/beds > 10 units/rooms/beds |
$9,243 Subject to hourly rate |
$9,742 Subject to hourly rate |
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Permit
| Permit Type | Fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Code Compliance Review | $1,620 | $1,707 |
| Minor Modification to existing PUD Permit, no new sq. ft. | $3,670 | $3,868 |
| Major Modification to existing PUD Permit, including building additions | $9,719 | $10,243 |
|
Nonresidential Development < 15,000 sq. ft. (ZA Review) < 15,000 sq. ft. (ZA and Council Review) > 15,000 sq. ft. |
$26,137 $30,320 Subject to hourly rate |
$27,548 $31,957 Subject to hourly rate |
|
Residential Development < 10 units/beds/rooms (ZA Review) < 10 units/beds/room (ZA and Council Review) > 10 units/beds/rooms |
$26,137 $30,320 Subject to hourly rate |
$27,548 $31,957 Subject to hourly rate |
Subdivision Maps
| Permit Type | fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Lot Line Adjustment | $3,558 | $3,750 |
| Lot Merger | $6,104 | $6,433 |
| Map Extension |
50% of original permit fee; $20,000 min. deposit for cost-recovery project |
50% of original permit fee; $20,000 min. deposit for cost-recovery project |
| Preliminary Parcel Map | $8,635 | $9,101 |
| Preliminary Parcel Map for Urban Lot Split | $3,213 | $3,386 |
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Tentative Map < 10 residential fee simple lots > 10 residential fee simple lots Any nonresidential lots Any condominium/airspace lots |
$12,172 Subject to hourly rate Subject to hourly rate Subject to hourly rate |
$12,829 Subject to hourly rate Subject to hourly rate Subject to hourly rate |
Temporary Use Permit (TUP)
A fire inspection fee of $325 is required. (Note: Effective July 1, 2026, the fire inspection fee will be $343.)
| Permit Type | Fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
|
Temporary Use Permit |
$2,052 + $325 = $2,377 | $2,162 + $343 = $2,505 |
| For nonprofit housing needs, meals, and similar programs operated by nonprofit agencies | $513 + $325 = $838 | $540 + $343 = $883 |
Other Permits
| Permit Type | Fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Art/Mural Installation | N/A | $300 |
| Cannabis Business Screening | $9,212 | $9,709 |
|
Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) New Amendment(s) |
$3,835 $1,011 |
$4,042 $1,065 |
| Determination of Public Convenience and Necessity for ABC Licenses | $4,490 | $4,732 |
|
Development Agreement (DA) New or Modification Annual Review |
$2,408 |
$2,538 |
| Heritage Tree Removal Permit | $5,132 | $5,409 |
|
Historic Preservation Permit Application for Historic Designation For Historic Property Review on Local Register For Historic Property Review on State or National Register (Designated or Eligible) |
$9,449 $5,957 $10,755
|
$9,959 $6,278 $11,356
|
| Informal Planning Application | $3,004 | $3,166 |
|
Master Plan - New or Modification |
Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
|
Ministerial Permit Review per State law (e.g., SB 35, AB 2162, etc.) |
Subject to hourly rate | Subject to hourly rate |
| Neighborhood Design (-ND) District Permit | $2,578 | $2,717 |
| Permit Extension |
50% of original permit fees; $20,000 min. deposit for cost-recovery project |
50% of original permit fees; $20,000 min. deposit for cost-recovery project |
| Preliminary Application per State law (e.g., SB 330, etc.) | $1,779 | $1,875 |
|
Preparation of Recorded Documents Covenant or Notice of Development Restrictions Mills Act Agreement All Other Agreements/Recorded Documents |
$1,420 + County Filing Fee $3,574 + County Filing Fee |
$1,496 + County Filing Fee $2,760 + County Filing Fee $3,766 + County Filing Fee |
|
Printing Publications General Plan, Housing Element, Zoning Ordinance, or other Adopted Plans General Plan or Zoning Map |
At Cost $55 |
At Cost $55 |
| Renoticing Fee for public hearing | $1,549 per scheduled hearing | $1,632 per scheduled hearing |
|
Special Design (-SD) District Permit |
$2,578 | $2,717 |
| Staff Research Fee (1 hr. min.) | $175 per hour | $184 per hour |
| Street Plan Line - Adoption or Amendment | $17,110 | $18,033 |
|
Variance Permit R1/R2 District properties All other properties |
$5,957 $7,656 |
$6,278 $8,069 |
| Zoning Code Violation Penalty Fee | See Schedule of Administrative Penalties | See Schedule of Administrative Penalties |
Appeal Fees
| Permit Type | Fee | fee (effective august 22, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Appeal to Community Development Director | $2,904 | $3,060 |
| Appeal to City Council | 50% of the original permit fee, not to exceed: | 50% of the original permit fee, not to exceed: |
| In R1 Zoning District | $6,755 | $7,119 |
| In all other Zoning Districts | $8,939 | $9,421 |
(a) Environmental Sustainability Action Plan Fee Waivers: An (a) indicates an application fee that may be waived for Zero Net Energy building remodels, retrofits, and tenant improvements.
Fee Study
The City Council adopted a Citywide Master Fee Study on June 10, 2025. A complete copy of the Fee Study is available online.