Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 5 Permit Procedures for Accessory Dwelling Units

Development of an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit, as defined in Division 10 of Chapter 36 of the city code, that meets and complies with all applicable development requirements shall be reviewed ministerially and approved or denied through the building permit process within sixty (60) days of submittal of a complete application and payment of all required permit fees as adopted in the city's master fee schedule.

a. If the permit application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling on a lot, the chief building official, or their designee, shall not take final action on the application for the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit until the application for the new single-family dwelling is approved.

b. Occupancy of the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be allowed until the chief building official, or their designee, approves occupancy of the primary dwelling.

c. If a single-family accessory dwelling unit is proposed to be constructed to replace an existing detached garage or accessory structure, then a demolition permit for the detached garage or accessory structure must be issued at the same time as the building permit for the new accessory dwelling unit.

(Ord. No. 9.2025, § 6(Exh. B), 9/9/25.)