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Development Guidelines
The following development guidelines are to assist property owners and developers in providing high-quality development.
- Below Market Rate (BMR) Guidelines regarding the City's Below Market Rate housing program, policies and processes.
- Bicycle Parking Guidelines for locating and designing bicycle parking for multi-family residential, commercial or industrial properties.
- Density Bonus Program Guidelines to assist in applying density bonus requirements to new residential development.
- Downtown Sign Guidelines for signage in Downtown Mountain View.
- Land Use Near Streams includes development and landscaping standards for new construction or additions to single-family homes located adjacent to creeks and waterways, in partnership with the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
- Residential Townhouse Guidelines outlines the standards and guidelines for developing residential townhouses in R2 or R3 zoning districts.
- Residential Rowhouse Guidelines outlines the standards and guidelines for developing residential rowhouses in R2 or R3 zoning districts.
- R4 Zoning Residential Guidelines outlines the standards and guidelines for determining potential sites for the R4 High Density Zoning District.
- Small-Lot Single Family Residential Guidelines outlines the standards and guidelines for developing residential small-lot single-family homes in the R2 or R3 zoning districts.
- Tenant Relocation Assistance requirements for development or renovations that may displace existing residences.
- Trash and Recycling Guidelines for designing trash and recycling facilities at multi-family residential, commercial or industrial properties.