Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 7 Drive-in and Drive-Through Facilities

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 3.2026, § 15, adopted March 10, 2026, amended the title of Div. 7 to read as herein set out. The former Div. 7 title pertained to drive-in and drive-through sales and services.

Any retail trade or service use providing drive-in and/or drive-through facilities requires approval of a conditional use permit. Drive-through facilities shall comply with the property development standards of the underlying district and with this Section.

a. Pedestrian requirements. Pedestrian walkways should not intersect the drive-through aisles, but where they do, they shall have clear visibility, and they must be clearly marked with paving or striping.

b. Stacking. Drive-through aisles at restaurants shall provide sufficient stacking area to accommodate a minimum of six (6) cars unless additional stacking area is required by the zoning administrator.

c. Equipment screening. All service areas, restrooms, and ground-mounted and roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view.

d. Landscaping. Landscaping shall screen drive-through or drive-in aisles from the public right-of-way and shall be used to minimize the visual impact of reader board and directional signs.

e. Noise. Any drive-up or drive-through speaker system shall not be audible above the ambient noise levels beyond the property boundaries.

f. Permitted products. The sale of alcoholic beverages is not allowed.

(Ord. No. 18.13, § 1, 12/10/13; Ord. No. 3.2026, § 15, 3/10/26.)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 3.2026, § 15, adopted March 10, 2026, amended the title of § 36.28.30 to read as herein set out. The former § 36.28.30 title pertained to drive-in and drive-through sales and services.