Any business interested in using the sidewalk or pedestrian mall within the Downtown area must complete the online application and wait for an executed license agreement to use the space after November 1, 2023.

Now accepting outdoor patio license applications.

If you have any questions, please e-mail realestate@mountainview.gov.

How to Apply for an Outdoor Patio License

1.  Review

Before submitting your application, review the Outdoor Patio Standard and Guidelines and the outdoor patio application checklist.

The site plan of your proposed outdoor patio area cannot exceed 750 square feet and must include the total number of tables and chairs.

2.  Submit an Application

Now that you are prepared, fill out an application for an outdoor patio license.

Within 5 business days of submitting your application on-line, staff will reach out to you to either confirm the application is complete or request more information and send an invoice for the application fee.

Once the application fee is paid, the City will review the application to ensure it complies with the Outdoor Patio Standard and Guidelines and confirm all documents provided are current and complete.

The City will notify you within 5 weeks if the application is approved.

3.  License

Once your application has been approved you will be required to pay the annual rent. Upon receipt of your annual rent payment a license will be issued.

City staff will install a fence around the approved licensed area.

Your business may begin using the licensed space once the fence is installed.

Fees

One-time application Fee: $608

Annual Rent (Fiscal Year 2024): $10 per square foot. Not to exceed 750 square feet.

Outdoor Patio License Application Process

Documents

Application Checklist (English) (Spanish) (Chinese)

Outdoor Patio Standards and Guidelines

Request for Consent to Expand Outdoor Patio to Neighboring Space

Property Owner Consent Form

Sample Certificate of Insurance

Sample Site Plan

Castro Pedestrian Mall Information

On October 25, 2022, City Council adopted an ordinance establishing pedestrian malls on Castro Street between the east leg of West Evelyn Avenue and Villa Street, Villa Street and West Dana Street, and West Dana Street and California Street.

The Outdoor Patio License is part of the Castro Street Pedestrian Mall Interim Conditions Plan. The plan is designed to strengthen the layout of the space, provide clear standards/ guidelines, and identify interim infrastructure needs as the street closure moves from pandemic recovery response to an interim closure phase.

On May 9, 2023, City Council approved Outdoor Standards and Guidelines for interim conditions that could be put in place for the next three to five years until a permanent pedestrian mall can be implemented.

For more information about the pedestrian mall visit website here.

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