Mountain View R1 zoning limits lot coverage to 40 percent for the main structure plus accessory buildings. Floor Area Ratio caps vary from 0.45 for standard lots to 0.55 for smaller lots under special provisions.
Mountain View Zoning Ordinance limits total building footprint in R1 Low-Density Residential zones to 40 percent of lot area, including both the primary dwelling and any accessory structures. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) controls total conditioned floor area: 0.45 for lots over 7,000 square feet, 0.50 for lots between 5,000 and 7,000 square feet, and 0.55 for lots under 5,000 square feet. ADUs up to 800 square feet do not count toward FAR under state law. R2 and R3 zones have higher FAR limits of 0.90 and 1.35 respectively. Impervious surface coverage on residential lots should not exceed 50 percent to manage stormwater. Driveways, patios, pools, and sport courts count toward impervious coverage calculations.
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