Development Guidelines

The following development and administrative guidelines are to assist you in preparing a compliant project:

• Below Market Rate (BMR) Administrative Guidelines regarding the City's Below Market Rate housing program, policies and processes.
• Bicycle Parking Guidelines for locating and designing bicycle parking for multi-family residential, commercial or industrial properties.
• Density Bonus Administrative Guidelines to assist in applying density bonus requirements to new residential development.
• Downtown Sign Guidelines for signage in Downtown Mountain View.
• Land Use Near Streams includes development and landscaping standards for new construction or additions to single-family homes located adjacent to creeks and waterways, in partnership with the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
• Residential Townhouse Guidelines outlines the standards and guidelines for developing residential townhouses in R2 or R3 zoning districts.
• Residential Rowhouse Guidelines outlines the standards and guidelines for developing residential rowhouses in R2 or R3 zoning districts.
• R4 Zoning Residential Guidelines outlines the standards and guidelines for determining potential sites for the R4 High Density Zoning District.
• Small-Lot Single Family Residential Guidelines outlines the standards and guidelines for developing residential small-lot single-family homes in the R2 or R3 zoning districts.
• Tenant Relocation Assistance Administrative Procedures for development or renovations that may displace existing residences.
• Trash and Recycling Guidelines for designing trash and recycling facilities at multi-family residential, commercial or industrial properties.