Demolition for Commercial, Planned Unit Developments, and Multi-family Building(s)
Applicable for the rebuild of these listed projects
A permit is required for the demolition of commercial, planned unit developments and multi-family buildings. The permit must be obtained prior to the start of the work.
Cost
Permit fee:
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Examples of Projects Requiring a Permit
- Demolition of a commercial, planned unit development or multi-family building
Timeline
- Submit your application and a non-refundable application fee.
- Once your application is found to be complete, Staff will pass your application to the relevant departments for review.
- The City of Mountain View Staff have 10 days to review and provide comments during the Initial Plan Check Phase.
- Next, you reply to any comments with additional information as part of your Resubmittal.
- The City has x weeks to give you comments as part of the Resubmittal cycle. Additional cycles of submissions and review are very common. This means complete submissions will speed up the time required to get your permit approved. After the first resubmission cycle, the City has x weeks to provide feedback during any subsequent resubmission cycles.
- Once all the application requirements have been met, the City will issue you a permit/job card that the licensed contractor or property owner will need to pick up.
For more information, review the City's permitting process.
Requirements
- Three copies of the site plan on a minimum plan size of 18"x24" and one USB containing all submitted materials
- Plans must show the following:
- Showing parcel(s) with parcel number(s)
- Indicate building location(s) with building address(es)
- Indicate building type (i.e.: office building, garage, trash enclosure, etc.)
- Building square footage(s)
- Heritage tree requirements:
- Show heritage trees to be protected prior to demolition on site plan
- Provide detail of method of tree protection
- Provide three copies of arborist reports, if available
- For information regarding Heritage Tree Removal Permits, contact the Parks Division by calling 650-903-6326
- For information regarding site development issues, contact the Planning Division by calling 650-903-6306
- Two copies: BAAQMD acknowledgement letter. You can contact BAAQMD (Bay Area Air Quality Management District) by calling 415-771-6000
- Two copies: PG&E letter indicating gas and electric utilities have been disconnected. You can contact PG&E by calling 408-725-3325
- Two copies: Traffic control plan. If working in the Public-Right-of-Way, provide a copy of the approved Encroachment Permit and Traffic Control Plan
- Two copies: Truck route plan and/or map, starting from job site and ending at dump location
- Two copies: Letter from the demolition company on their letter head explaining:
- Demolition timeline
- Work hours
- Dust and noise control measure
- Method of demolition
- Site security measures during and after work hours
- One copy of PCBs Compliance Approval (if applicable). Visit the City of Mountain View - Environmental Safety Division website for requirements and application.
If rental of a debris box is needed, please contact Recology Mountain View by calling 650-967-3034 or City of Mountain View Public Works Department by calling 650-903-6311.
Please contact one of the following departments about donating your building for training:
- Mountain View Fire Department: 650-903-6803
- Mountain View Police Department: 650-903-6728, ask for Pete de la Ossa
Ensure your permit application is complete on your first submission. Discuss your needs with a member of our Staff. Schedule a 40-minute meeting to get your questions answered.