Mountain View's Planning Process

On April 23, 2002, the Mountain View City Council adopted an interum urgency ordinance for the preservation of 94 identified historic structures within the city. The list was created by combining previous inventories, including buildings listed in the book "Now & Then- Exploring Mountain View's Architectural Heritage."

This ordinance requires a historic preservation permit granted by the City Council if a property owner proposes to remodel, significantly alter, or demolish a listed historic resouce. The city has put together a comprehensive guide that outlines in detail the planning process for listed properties. Most questions regarding the ordinance and the inventory can be found within the guide.

Historic Resources Guide* (PDF—227K)
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