Most of Mountain View sits outside state-mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, but western hillside areas near open space are treated as elevated risk by local fire authorities.
Under CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps updated in 2024 and 2025, the flat urban core of Mountain View is classified as Moderate to non-zone Local Responsibility Area. Properties adjacent to Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and the western foothill edge of the city can be mapped in Moderate or High zones and are subject to enhanced inspection under California Public Resources Code 4291 and the California Fire Code Chapter 49. Wildland Urban Interface construction standards in Chapter 7A of the California Building Code apply to new construction or major remodels in mapped zones, including ignition-resistant exterior materials, ember-resistant vents, and tempered-glass windows. Owners can confirm their classification at the CAL FIRE FHSZ Viewer.
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Mountain View, CA
Mountain View prohibits disturbing noise between 10pm and 7am weekdays and 10pm to 8am weekends, with enforcement by police and code enforcement officers.
Mountain View, CA
Amplified music from speakers, DJs, and live bands requires compliance with decibel limits and quiet hours; Shoreline Amphitheatre operates under a separate ...
Mountain View, CA
Industrial and commercial properties in Mountain View must comply with stationary noise source limits measured at property lines, with conditions enforced th...
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View Chapter 21 sets specific decibel thresholds varying by zoning district and time of day, measured at property lines with standardized equipment.
Mountain View, CA
Mountain View requires EV charging infrastructure in new construction under CALGreen Tier 2. Residential EV installations follow expedited permitting per AB ...
Mountain View, CA
RVs, trailers, and boats in Mountain View cannot park on public streets over 72 hours and face Large Vehicle Ordinance limits. Residential storage must be on...
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