The City of Mountain View GENERAL PLAN looks at the issues and trends facing the community and the region and describes how the community wants to address those issues now and in the future. It is a comprehensive, long-range statement of Mountain View's development and preservation policies. The General Plan is available for download as one document or in sections.

• Table of Contents (PDF - 1.4 MB)*
  
• Introduction (PDF - 843k)* Explains the nature and purpose of the General Plan and outlines the major themes.
  
• Community Development Chapter (PDF - 5.2 MB)* Contains descriptions for current and planned land uses in the City.
  • Land Use Map (PDF - 4.9 MB)* Shows the general distribution, location and intensity of land use throughout the City.
    
• Circulation Chapter (PDF - 3.1 MB)* Evaluates the facilities and methods for transportation in the City with policies related to managing transportation demand and providing alternative methods of transportation.
  
• Residential Neighborhoods Chapter (PDF - 3.7 MB)* Serves as the state-mandated Housing Element, and includes policies related to the provision of housing to serve the community and the region.
  
• Environmental Management Chapter (PDF - 4.7 MB)* Contains policies related to open space, conservation of resources, safety and noise.

Text Amendments to the 1992 General Plan

Date	Subject	Resolution No.
April 25, 1995	Child Care	15827
December 12, 1995	Residential Land Use Categories	15910
December 10, 2002	New Residential Neighborhoods Chapter	16766
March 24, 2009	Resolution 17393 Amendment to the General Plan	17393

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