Mountain View requires property owners to keep weeds and grass trimmed as a nuisance and fire-hazard standard. Overgrowth can trigger weed abatement and cost recovery.
Mountain View City Code nuisance provisions require that lawns, weeds, and grasses be maintained so they do not pose a fire hazard, harbor vermin, or create a visual blight. While the code does not fix a single uniform inch limit for cut turf, overgrowth beyond roughly 6 to 12 inches on unimproved or vacant lots is routinely cited, and any dry vegetation acting as fuel in a fire prone area is abatable under Santa Clara County Fire Marshal weed-abatement procedures. After notice, owners who fail to cut receive an administrative citation; the city or fire district may mow the property and place a lien for costs. Manicured front-yard turf is otherwise unregulated in height so long as it is maintained.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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Mountain View prohibits disturbing noise between 10pm and 7am weekdays and 10pm to 8am weekends, with enforcement by police and code enforcement officers.
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Amplified music from speakers, DJs, and live bands requires compliance with decibel limits and quiet hours; Shoreline Amphitheatre operates under a separate ...
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Industrial and commercial properties in Mountain View must comply with stationary noise source limits measured at property lines, with conditions enforced th...
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Mountain View Chapter 21 sets specific decibel thresholds varying by zoning district and time of day, measured at property lines with standardized equipment.
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Mountain View requires EV charging infrastructure in new construction under CALGreen Tier 2. Residential EV installations follow expedited permitting per AB ...
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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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