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The current Precise Plan was adopted in 1988 and parts of it have been updated 9 times, including most recently in 2024. While innovative in its time, the existing Precise Plan does not respond to current economic and physical conditions in Mountain View and the region. This update will focus on fostering a vibrant and sustainable development environment in Downtown, aligning it with the evolving needs and preferences of the community and ensuring that it remains an attractive and functional core of the City for years to come.

The precise plan will address a wide range of topics that impact the vibrancy, economic viability, and physical character of Downtown Mountain View. Among the topics that will be covered are:

• Land Use Mix
• Objective Development Standards
• Streetscape Standards
• Design Standards
• Parking and TDM Regulations
• Signage Regulations
• Public Art and Placemaking
• Permitting Process
• Cultural/Ethnic Diversity
• Other Development Strategies
• Landscaping, Trees, and Open Spaces

The process began in late 2024 and will last approximately 3 years. The major phases of work are:

1. Analyzing existing conditions
2. Developing the vision
3. Creating plan concepts
4. Drafting the Precise Plan
5. Preparing the Environmental Impact Report and Technical Studies

Please sign up at the Project Website to receive email updates regarding upcoming Precise Plan meetings.