Demolition Permit

A permit is required for the demolition of a structure, which must be obtained prior to the start of work. The following must be submitted:

1. Submit one 11" x 17" electronic site plan with the information noted below. 
2. A Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) acknowledgement letter. Contact BAAQMD at 415-771-6000.
3. A PG&E letter indicating gas and electric utilities have been disconnected. Contact PG&E at 408-725-3325.
4. A 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
5. A PCBs Compliance Approval, if applicable (see requirements).

Please consider donating your building for training of emergency staff, prior to demolition:

• Mountain View Fire Department: 650-903-6803
• Mountain View Police Department: 650-903-6728

Permit Required

A demolition permit is required.

Cost

Permit fee(s): $175 per structure to be demolished, based on a construction valuation (cost of labor and materials) of $5,000

Timeline

Typical Time to Receive Permit: 5 business days

Process

1. Submit for a demolition permit online.
2. After your submission (during prescreen), City staff will contact you with the fee amount owed based on the information you submitted. Staff will provide instructions for online fee payment.
3. City staff will verify your application is complete within 2 business days. If any information is incomplete or incorrect, City staff will provide your comments and ask you to resubmit online.
4. Once the permit is complete, the City will issue a building permit and the contractor can begin demolition.
5. Upon completion, the contractor must schedule a City Building Inspection online. Once a final inspection by the City Building Inspector has been completed, the permit will be finaled and complete.

Requirements

Plan set must include the following:

1. Property address with Assessor Parcel Number (APN).
2. Building location(s) with building address(es).
3. Building type (i.e.: house, garage, shed, ADU, etc).
4. Building square footage(s).
5. All trees on site, including Heritage Trees or Street trees:
   
   • Show all trees located on site, including any Heritage trees and Street trees to be protected prior to demolition on site plan. Provide details of methods of tree protection. For more information, including applications for removal, see Heritage Trees and Street Trees.
   • Provide a copy of an arborist report if demolition is within close proximity of any Heritage tree or Street tree, which must include recommendations on tree protection measures.
6. A Construction Truck route plan and/or map, starting from the construction site and ending at the dump location. All construction vehicles should limit use of residential streets to the greatest extent feasible.
7. A Traffic control plan with a copy of your approved Encroachment Permit and Traffic Control Plan from the City's Public Works Department, if you are planning to work in the public right-of-way (street or sidewalk).

If rental of a debris box is needed, please contact Recology Mountain View by calling 650-967-3034 or the City of Mountain View Public Works Department by calling 650-903-6311.

Discuss Your Project

Ensure your permit application is complete on your first submission. Schedule a brief meeting to discuss your project with a member of our Staff.