Chapter 17.132 — MOUNTAIN VIEW SPECIFIC PLAN

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This chapter sets the regulatory and design framework for the Mountain View Specific Plan area, while implementing the city's general plan goals as they relate to the development of specific plans. The provisions of this chapter apply to building additions, exterior remodels, relocations, or new construction requiring a building permit within the specific plan.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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These goals are aimed at guiding the development of the Mountain View Specific Plan to create a neighborhood which will be in harmony with surrounding land uses and to develop a distinctive sense of community for its residents.

A.

To implement development objectives, policies and programs of the general plan;

B.

To implement affordable housing goals. Ten (10) percent of the project will be restricted to first-time affordable buyers. These units will be set aside for low-income and moderate-income households;

C.

To provide specific planning and development standards for the property;

D.

To provide streets with sufficient capacity for efficient and safe travel movements, incorporating neo-traditional design concepts that reduce vehicle speeds and noise and better accommodate pedestrians;

E.

To provide a cohesive architectural style and produce a high-quality residential community, unique in design and visual character;

F.

To provide infrastructure and utilities to meet the demands generated by the project and to not only minimize impacts on adjacent land uses but improve functionality of adjacent land uses. Coordinating with Mountain View High School to add a crosswalk, stop signs, disabled ramps and loading lanes to improve traffic flow and safety; and

G.

To create a uniquely identifiable neighborhood character through landscaping, interface treatments and architectural theme and details.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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See Figure 17.132-1 for a development map of the Mountain View Specific Plan.

Figure 17.132-1 Map—Mountain View Specific Plan

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(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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A.

Residential dwelling, single-family, one on a lot.

B.

Accessory Structures. Shall be limited to swimming pools, spas, porte cochères, covered patios (attached or detached), gazebos and cabanas.

C.

Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior ADU (see Section 17.110.030 of this title).

D.

Home occupation business (see Section 17.110.050 of this title).

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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A.

Residential dwellings.

1.

Minimum Front Yard Setback. The existing area between the street curb and the front line of the dwelling as shown on Figure 17.132-1.

2.

Street Side Yard Setback (for Lots 12, 13, 52, 56, 58 and 61). The existing area between the street curb and the side line of the dwelling. The areas enclosed by a masonry wall with a minimum height of five (5) feet shall be considered part of the rear yard.

3.

Other Minimum Development Standards. Refer to Table 17.132-1.

Table 17.132-1—Residential Development Standards—Mountain View Specific Plan

B.

Entryways and Doorways. The main entryway shall face the front yard. Other doorways may face the rear yard. However, doorways shall be prohibited along the street side and along the interior side yard.

C.

Parking. Each dwelling unit shall have an attached garage for two (2) fully enclosed parking spaces. The garage shall also have automated roll-up doors. Driveways shall have a minimum depth of eighteen (18) feet to allow two (2) open parking spaces. There shall also be a minimum of thirty (30) on-street parking spaces for residents and guests.

D.

Accessory Structures.

1.

Covered Patios (Attached or Detached), Gazebos and Caban. Dwellings may have one accessory structure limited to the rear yard. It shall not exceed an area of one hundred (100) square feet and height of twelve (12) feet. In addition, it shall maintain a minimum setback of five (5) feet from any property line.

2.

Porte Cochères. Dwellings may have one detached porte cochère located in front of the garage and across the driveway, provided neither of the adjacent dwellings have a porte cochère. It shall have a minimum setback of eight (8) feet from the front property line.

3.

Exterior Spas, Hot Tubs or Swimming Pools. Shall be limited to the rear yard.

E.

Paving and Landscaping.

1.

Paving in the Front Yard and Street Side Yard. Shall be limited to a driveway (with a maximum width of twenty (20) feet) and a pedestrian walkway (with a maximum width of four (4) feet to access the main entryway and a gate to the rear yard.

2.

Refuse Pad. A three (3) foot by nine (9) foot concrete pad shall be maintained within the interior side yard at all times for refuse containers.

3.

Other Paving. Shall be limited to a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet within the interior side yard and rear yard.

4.

Landscaping. One twenty-four-inch box tree shall be planted along the parkway in front of each dwelling. This shall be increased to two (2) twenty-four-inch box trees for dwellings on corner lots. In addition, one twenty-four-inch box tree shall be planted in the rear or interior side yard of each dwelling.

F.

Walls and Fences.

1.

Front and Street Side Yards.

a.

Lots 1 Through 12. May have a front yard fence with a maximum height of three (3) feet. It shall be decorative, painted white and made of wood or vinyl materials.

b.

All Other Lots. Walls and fences shall be prohibited.

2.

Interior Side and Rear Yards.

a.

Facing a Street. Walls shall be constructed of split face block, except where gates occur.

b.

Not Facing a Street. Walls shall be constructed of split pace block or grey precision block.

c.

Walls shall not exceed a height of six (6) feet, not including the retaining portion of retaining walls. Walls and gates shall be of uniform design throughout the Mountain View Specific Plan.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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Refer to Chapter 6.0 (Architectural Design Guidelines) of the Mountain View Specific Plan for information on building layout and massing, architectural style, architectural details and materials and colors.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)

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A.

When a development standard is not identified in the Mountain View Specific Plan, this title shall apply.

B.

Implementation and Administration. Refer to Chapter 5.0 (Implementation and Administration) of the Mountain View Specific Plan for additional requirements with regards to required actions and entitlements, permits and discretionary actions, expiration of approval and extensions, severability, applicability, administration and enforcement and specific plan amendments.

(Ord. No. 3053, § 3(Exh. A), 5-14-2025)