Mountain View Services Remain Closed

Press release from the City of Mountain View:

May 18, 2020

Current City Services

City facilities and buildings will remain closed to the public through May 31, 2020, in accordance with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department's revised shelter-in-place orders. Essential services provided by the City such as emergency services and water and sewer operations will continue.
The following City services have closed facilities, but are still providing service to our community remotely:

• Community Development - call 650-903-6379 or email.
• Building & Fire - Contact building@mountainview.gov or call 650-903-6313.
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  • Building Inspections: Accepting new requests for building inspection. Inspections can be scheduled by calling 650-903-6313. Inspection must be requested by 3PM, on a business day the day prior to requested inspection date.
  • Fire Inspections: Accepting new requests for fire inspection. Inspections can be scheduled by calling 650-903-6313. Inspections are scheduled as they are available.
• Environmental Safety/HazMat - Inspection services for life safety emergencies only. To schedule an inspection, email FEPDinspections@mountainview.gov with the site address and brief description or request.
• Housing - Contact neighborhoods@mountainview.gov or call 650-903-6379.
  • Find rent relief resources here.
• Planning - Contact planning.division@mountainview.gov or call 650-903-6306.
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  • Conducting Planning Inspections for construction activity.

• Community Services - call 650-903-6331
  • Virtual Recreation Center
  • Senior Center Resources

• Finance & Administrative Services - call 650-903-6317 or email
  • Utility Bill Assistance Program Application Form (for residential accounts only)
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• Library - call 650-903-6887
  • Many services are still available online. View current Library services here.
  • Staff are checking emails and voicemails so please feel free to contact the Library and someone will respond as soon as possible.

• Police - call 650-903-6334
  • Essential services provided by appointment. Make an appointment here.
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• Public Works - call 650-903-6311 or email
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  • Conducting Public Works inspections for construction activity. Email public.works@mountainview.gov or call 650-903-6311 to schedule an inspection.

Individuals and businesses needing assistance may visit the City's COVID-19 Community Resource Page.

Differences in Current Orders

This chart highlights the differences in what is allowed under current public health orders for the County of Santa Clara and the State of California. The City of Mountain View is following the stricter guidelines set in place by the Santa Clara County Public Health Department.

*The County has deemed outdoor recreation an essential activity, and residents can visit the above open public spaces while following these guidelines to keep yourself and others safe:

• Maintain 6 feet away from others not in your household
• Do not gather or play sports with others not in your household
• Be mindful of social distancing and parking restrictions
• Use a face covering in indoor spaces as required

This press release was produced by the City of Mountain View. The views expressed here are the author’s own.