Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 36 — ZONING›Article IV — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 15 Rowhouse Development
Mountain View Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Mountain View
Cite as: Mountain View Municipal Code Division 15 · Text as of 2026-10-04
SEC. 36.16.20. - Rowhouse development.¶
Rowhouse developments are permitted within the R2 and R3 districts through the planned unit development (PUD) process (Section 36.46.70). This process allows consideration of creation of rowhouse developments provided that the total density (dwelling units per acre) of the project is equal to or less than the allowed density of the applicable zone district. Through the PUD process, the development is reviewed as a whole for consistency with the general purpose of the applicable zone district and the requirements and guidelines of this section.
(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)
SEC. 36.16.25. - Rowhouse development standards.¶
New rowhouse developments shall conform to the following standards. In addition to the following requirements, rowhouse developments will also be reviewed in the context of the design guidelines for rowhouse development.
ROWHOUSE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
| Density | R2 Zones : Equal to or less than the allowed density of the applicable zone district. R3 Zones : Equal to or less than the allowed density of the applicable zone district. |
|---|---|
| Lot area | Lot areas may be less than the minimum required by the underlying zone district. |
| Floor area ratio | 0.90; calculated by dividing total building floor area (including garage) by total development site area (including common drive); except that a floor area ratio of 1.05 shall be allowed for rowhouse developments with densities equal to or greater than 20 units per acre. |
| Setbacks | See Section 36.14.75 for exceptions to required setbacks for properties in the R2 district. Front (public streets): 15 ft. minimum. Rear : 10 ft. minimum for the first two stories and 15 ft. min. for the third story. Side and Rear Setbacks adjacent to R1 (single-family) and R2 (one and two-family) zones: 15 ft. minimum. |
| Site coverage | 35% of site, maximum area covered by structures. |
| Open space | 35% of site minimum. |
| Personal storage | 80 sq. ft. of enclosed and secured storage area for bulky personal effects (such as recreational equipment) for each unit; typically in garage area. |
| Height limits | See Section 36.08.30 for exceptions to height limits; 45 ft. maximum; 36 ft. maximum to top of wall plate. |
| Parking | See Article X (Parking and Loading). |
| Signs | See Article XII (Signs). |
;adv=6;(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13.)
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