Mountain View R1 zones cap homes at 30 feet and 2 stories. Accessory structures are limited to 14 feet. Downtown and North Bayshore Precise Plans allow up to 180 feet in some districts.
Mountain View Zoning Ordinance caps height in R1 Low-Density Residential at 30 feet measured to the highest ridge, with a second-story daylight plane requirement to protect neighbor light access. R2 and R3 zones allow up to 35 and 45 feet respectively. Accessory structures including detached garages and sheds are limited to 14 feet unless they contain an ADU, in which case state law permits up to 16 feet for detached ADUs. Downtown Precise Plan allows heights from 45 to 70 feet depending on the parcel. North Bayshore Precise Plan permits up to 180 feet for office towers near Shoreline. Mechanical equipment and architectural features like chimneys may exceed the height limit by 10 feet if screened.
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