Mountain View driveways require encroachment permits for new curb cuts through Public Works, with maximum widths of 20 feet for single-family and 30 feet for multi-family. Parking must be on paved surfaces only.
Mountain View City Code requires a driveway encroachment permit from the Public Works Department to install or modify any curb cut. Residential driveways for single-family homes are limited to 20 feet wide at the property line, and two-car garages may have driveways up to 24 feet. Multi-family and commercial driveways follow approved site plans with maximum 30-foot widths. Minimum clearance from street corners, fire hydrants, and neighboring driveways is 5 feet. All parking on residential lots must occur on paved or approved permeable surfaces; parking on lawns or bare dirt violates zoning. Driveway aprons must slope to drain away from the public sidewalk, and concrete must match city standard drawings. ADA-accessible paths cannot be blocked.
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