Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 2 Administration

Subsection 101.1 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Mountain View, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

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

Subsection 101.4 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes specific in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference, inclusive of local amendments adopted by the city and located in the City Code.

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

Subsection 103.1 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

103.1 Responsible agency. The building division in the community development department of the city of mountain view is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code. Where there is any reference to the "building department" in the local jurisdiction or enforcing agency, it shall mean the responsible agency as referenced herein.

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

Add a new subsection 105.1.3 (Required Conditions of Approval) of Section 105.1 (Required) of the 2025 California Building Code to read as follows:

105.1.3 Required conditions of approval. Any application for a building permit on any building and/or lot which is subject to an approved zoning permit or any entitlement set forth in the City Code with conditions of approval shall not be issued by the building official unless all conditions of approval of the approved permit or entitlement have been satisfied, fulfilled, or sufficient guarantees have been provided to the city to the satisfaction of the director of the associated city department with which said condition of approval is applicable.

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

Subsection 110.3.12.1 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

110.3.12.1 Flood hazard documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor or the elevation of dry floodproofing, if applicable, shall be submitted pursuant to Chapter 48 of the City Code.

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

Subsections 109.1 and 109.2 of the 2025 California Building Code are amended to read as follows:

109.1 Payment of fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law, city code, or the city master fee schedule have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any has been paid.

109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Where a permit is required, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the city code and the city's master fee schedule as adopted by the city council, which may be amended from time to time.

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

Subsection 109.5 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

109.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition for work done in connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law, the city code, or the city master fee schedule as adopted by the city council.

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

Add a new subsection 109.6 (Fee waivers) to Section 109 (Fees) of the 2025 California Building Code to read as follows:

109.6 Fee waivers or reductions. Applicable permit fees may be waived or reduced by the building official as prescribed in the City Code, the city's adopted master fee schedule, by law, or for building permits related to accessibility improvements in a home to accommodate a person with a qualifying disability.

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

Subsection 110.3.1 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

110.3.1 Footing and foundation inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C94, the concrete need not be on the job. A wet-stamped and signed survey shall be produced for any new footing and/or foundation placement outside of the original building footprint prior to release of concrete pour and provided to the city building inspector.

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

Subsections 111.2 and 111.3 of the 2025 California Building Code are amended to read as follows:

111.2 Certificate issued. After the building official conducts a final inspection of the structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this code, any conditions of approval, or other laws that are enforced by the building division, the building official shall sign the permit job card associated with the work, which, when properly signed, shall serve as the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

111.3 Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such a portion or portions shall be occupied safely in accordance with minimum life safety requirements and payment of a surety deposit is provided. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

The surety deposit shall be in the form of a letter from the project contractor on file, located on company letterhead, that includes all remaining improvements to be completed or conditions of approval to be satisfied with a deposit of funds made to the city of mountain view and placed in a non-interest bearing account in the amount equivalent to the cost to construct the remaining portion of improvements that have yet to be completed and any unsatisfied conditions of approval. Any costs incurred by the city in enforcing the terms of the temporary occupancy or removing occupants from the premises, if required, shall be deducted from the surety deposit. If the costs to the city exceeds the amount of the surety deposit, the applicant shall be responsible for immediately paying the city any cost deficiency. Upon completion of the remaining improvements that are required for permanent occupancy, and following the conclusion of a final inspection authorizing a final certificate of occupancy by the city, the city will refund the surety deposit, deducting any costs incurred as described in this Section, to the original payee.

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

Subsection 112.3 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

112.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to a building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards in the following cases:

a. In response to an emergency where it is necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property;

b. Where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 112.1 or 112.2;

c. The owner or their authorized representative have failed to secure or fully comply with conditions of the required permit(s):

d. There is a hazard to life and property due to improper installation, or maintenance or lack thereof of devices, appliances or equipment;

e. Work was performed, with or without a permit, which has been connected to a source of supply without approval by the building official; or

f. Electrical or gas services are serving a building which has been vacant for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days.

The building official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner or the owner's authorized agent and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or the owner's authorized agent or occupancy of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.

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

Subsection 113.1 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

113.1 General. Decisions or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, are subject to the appeal procedures pursuant to Article II, Division 1 of this Chapter. Where this code refers to "appeal board" it shall mean the appeal procedures pursuant to Article II, Division 1 of this Chapter.

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

Subsection 114.1 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, extend, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, maintain or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable as set forth in the City Code.

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

Subsection 114.4 of the 2025 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who repairs or alters or changes the occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the city council or by a court of competent jurisdiction, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance respectively be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as set forth in the City Charter. The imposition of one (1) penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

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