Mountain View prohibits property blight including accumulated junk, inoperable vehicles, graffiti, broken windows, and overgrown vegetation. Code Enforcement issues warnings and citations.
Under Mountain View Municipal Code Chapter 9, properties must be maintained in a condition that does not endanger health, safety, or property values. Prohibited blight conditions include accumulated trash and junk, inoperable or dismantled vehicles stored outside, unmaintained yards with overgrown vegetation, peeling paint covering more than 25 percent of a facade, broken windows or doors, unrepaired structural damage, and graffiti left in place for more than 72 hours after notice. The Community Development Department's Code Enforcement Division investigates complaints and issues Notices to Abate with typically 10 to 30 days to comply. Administrative citations start around 100 dollars and escalate to 500 dollars or more for repeat violations. Severe or uncorrected cases can result in the City abating the nuisance and placing a lien on the property to recover costs.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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