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Is there any work that doesn't require a permit?
2. Wood fences not over 6 feet in height. Consult with Planning for zoning requirements. 3. Oil derricks. 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or II-A-liquids. 5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed
5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed
2:1. Consult with Planning for zoning requirements. 6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade,
and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible
route. Consult with Planning for zoning requirements and Public Works for
off-site improvements requirements. 7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar
finish work. (Kitchen and Bathroom cabinet replacement requires a permit.
Exterior painting of anything other than a single family residence or duplex
will require Planning approval.) 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery. 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy
(single-family residence) that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater
than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground. Consult with
Planning for zoning requirements. 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached One-and-Two Family Dwellings. 12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. Consult with Planning for zoning requirements. 13. Non-fixed movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. 14. Roofing repairs less than 100 square feet (one roofing square). 15. Window replacements in the same opening, when window opening is not modified and there is no framing construction required. Consult with Planning for zoning requirements. Additional information on this can also be found on our website at: https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/community-development/building-fire-inspection/building-construction/work-exempted-from-permit (FAQ6145)
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