Multi-Unit Residence Smoking Prohibition

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Effective January 1, 2022, residents who live in multi-unit residences with three or more units will be prohibited from smoking within their units, on private balconies and in all common areas. Multi-unit residences include apartments, condominiums and townhomes. The prohibition includes the smoking and/or vaping of tobacco and marijuana products.

Background

Frequent exposure to secondhand smoke can cause health problems such as asthma, heart disease, cancer and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). A 2014 report by the United States Surgeon General states that exposure to secondhand smoke is responsible for the premature deaths of 41,000 non-smokers each year.

According to the Santa Clara County Public Health Department, the most effective way to address secondhand smoke exposure is to implement policies that restrict smoking within all multi-unit residences including common areas, balconies and patios.

Complaints

Smoking ordinance violations can be reported using one of the following methods.

Contact the Mountain View Fire and Environmental Protection Division (FEPD) to report a smoking violation:
- 650-903-6378
- FEPD@mountainview.gov
Use the AskMV system and select “Multi-Unit Smoking Ordinance”.

Frequently Asked Questions

Staff has compiled questions asked at the community input sessions.

Mountain View Multi-Unit Residence Smoking Prohibition FAQs

Relevant Documents and Information

Contact

For questions, please contact the Fire and Environmental Protection Division at 650-903-6378 or email Patrick Mauri at patrick.mauri@mountainview.gov.

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