Attachment 4
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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN MOUNTAIN VIEW OUTDOOR PATIO STANDARDS/GUIDELINES
AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO MAKE MINOR AMENDMENTS
TO THE STANDARDS/GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the City allows for sidewalk cafés to be located in the downtown area pursuant to the Sidewalk Café Program, as set forth in Mountain View City Code Article XV of Chapter 36 ; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2020, the City Council adopted Mountain View Resolution No. 18470 in response to the COVID -19 pandemic to temporarily close Castro Street to vehicular traffic between West Ev elyn Avenue and Villa Street, Villa Street and West Dana Street, West Dana Street and California Street, and California Street and Mercy Street (“Castro Street Closure”) to facilitate a temporary outdoor dining program (“Castro StrEATs”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council amended Resolution No. 18470 multiple times since its adoption to, among other things, extend the effective date of the Castro Street Closure; remove the segment of Castro Street between California Street and Mercy Street from the Castro Str eet Closure; and authorize the Public Works Director and Community Development Director to modify the Castro StrEATs outdoor dining program to preserve the public health, safety, or general welfare, notwithstanding any City of Mountain View requirements or regulations that conflict with these requirements; and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18546 to temporarily suspend Sidewalk Café Program license renewal requirements, as outlined in Mountain View City Code Sections 3 6.42, et seq. , subject to compliance with the Castro StrEATs outdoor dining program requirements, and waived Sidewalk Café License renewal fee payments, payable May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2022, to facilitate a consistent outdoor dining program in the do wntown area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has amended Resolution No. 18546 three times since its adoption to clarify and extend suspension of the Sidewalk Café Program requirements through January 3, 2024 and waive the Sidewalk Café license renewal fees payable through April 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, the City Council adopted Mountain View Ordinance No. 14.22 to establish 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 -2-
Street (collectively “Pedestrian Malls”), which took effect on November 24, 2022 and resulted in the permanent closure of these street segments to vehicular traffic, pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 11000, et seq., the Pedestrian Mall Law of 1960; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18726 that, amongst other things, allowed outdoor dining to operate in the Pedestrian Malls pursuant to the Castro StrEATs program requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to strengthen the character and identity of downtown through a higher degree of uniformity and cohesiveness by providing design standards/guidelines related to furnishing options and use of public right -of-way for outdoor patios located in downtown, including the newly established Pedestrian Malls; and
WHEREAS, concurrent with this Resolution, the City Council will consider adoption of two ordinances to repeal Article III of Chapter 15, Merchant Vendors in the Downtown Area; repeal Article XV of Chapter 36, Sidewalk Cafés in the Downtown Area; amend Section 36.44.65 of Chapter 36 related to Deve lopment Review Procedures to clarify the permit procedure for outdoor dining and merchandise displays on private property; replace the Sidewalk Café Program with a new outdoor patio program in the Downtown Precise Plan area for outdoor patio operation adjacent to commercial/mixed-use uses on public right-of-way included in Chapter 27 of the City Code (“Outdoor Patio Program”); make other amendments to Chapters 25, 26, 27, and 36 for consistency; and make other minor amendments to Chapter 36; and
WHEREAS, concurrent with this Resolution, the City Council will consider amendment of the Downtown Precise Plan that would continue to authorize outdoor dining and merchandise displays on private property in the Downtown Precise Plan area pursuant to a Dev elopment Review Permit and in conformance with the design guidelines of the Downtown Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines, and make other minor amendments; and
WHEREAS, the infrastructure improvements for the permanent Pedestrian Malls will occur at a future date, and , until such date , the Pedestrian Malls operate with interim vertical separation between the roadway and sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, the Mountain View Outdoor Pati o Standards/Guidelines may need to be amended in response to an evolution of the Pedestrian Malls as the permanent improvements are installed; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to authorize the Public Works Director to make minor amendments to the Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines, consistent with Section 27.17 (Outdoor Patios in the Downtown Area) of the City Code, and as needed to implement and administer the Outdoor Patio program to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public; now, therefore, it be
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RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Mountain View does hereby adopt the Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, which shall be effective on November 1, 2023; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Public Works Director is authorized to make minor amendments to the Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines, consistent with Section 27.17 (Outdoor Patios in the Downtown Area) of the City Code, and as needed to implement and administer the Outdoor Patio program to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
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NCW/6/RESO
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Exhibit: A. Downtown Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines Outdoor Patio
Standards/Guidelines
Mountain View | CA
Downtown Mountain View
1 DRAFT
April 2023
Exhibit A
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-2 Contents
6 3
1 4
5 P-3 Introduction
P-5 Patio Location and Permitted Activities
P-8 Patio Layout
P-15 Business Responsibilities
P-17 Design Guidelines
P-29 Maintenance & Operations
2 City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-3 Introduction
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-4
An Outdoor Patio is an outdoor
area located within the public
right-of-way for an adjoining
business to operate outdoors.
They contribute to a vibrant and
active downtown making it an
attractive place to walk, dine
and socialize.
These outdoor patio guidelines are intended to
achieve:
● A vibrant Downtown that serves as the center of
Mountain View social and civic life; and
● Strengthen the character of Downtown and to
create a higher degree of design uniformity and
cohesiveness.
Introduction
City of Mountain View
Outdoor Patios are permitted in the commercial
districts of the Downtown Precise Plan Area. These
areas generally include Areas D, E, I, and J fronting on Castro Street and all of Area H. (See Figure 1)
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-5 Patio
Location and
Permitted Activities
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines Outdoor patios are permitted along commercial/mixed
use properties in the Downtown Precise Plan.
Within the extents of Pedestrian Mall (Figure 1, shown
in red color), outdoor patios are allowed on sidewalk
and program zones. Program zone patios are only
applicable in the Pedestrian Malls.
In other commercial/mixed-use areas of the
Downtown Precise Plan (Figure 1, shown in blue color),
outdoor patios are allowed only on sidewalks*.
P-6
Outdoor Patio Locations
Patio Location and Permitted Activities
CENTRAL EXPY
W EVEL YN AVE
VILLA ST
DANA ST
CALIFORNIA ST
MERCY ST
CASTRO ST
BRYANT ST
HOPE ST
SHORELINE BLVD
EAGLE
PARK
PIONEER
PARK
MERCY-BUSH
PARK
VIEW ST
Figure 1: Downtown Outdoor Patio Locations
Pedestrian Mall: Sidewalk
and Program Zone patios
are allowed
Downtown Precise Plan
Boundary
CENTRAL EXPY
W EVEL YN AVE
VILLA ST
DANA ST
CALIFORNIA ST
MERCY ST
CHURCH ST
YOSEMITE AVE
HIGH SCHOOL WAY
EL CAMINO REAL
CASTRO ST
BRYANT ST
HOPE ST
EAGLE
PARK
PIONEER
PARK
MERCY-BUSH
PARK
VIEW ST
* Businesses on Castro Street between the two Evelyn Avenue approaches may continue to operate in the program zone until the construction of the street connection begins as part of the Castro Grade Separation Project.
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-7
Permitted Outdoor Activities
based on the location of business
Patio Location and Permitted Activities
Permitted Activity →
Activity Location ↓
Pedestrian Malls Downtown Precise Plan Area, Except Pedestrian Malls Dining Retail Live
Entertainment Dining Retail Live Entertainment
Sidewalk Yes No No Yes No No
Program Zone Yes Yes Yes Not applicable outside of Pedestrian Malls Permitted outdoor activities include dining and retail
merchandise display, with allowed live entertainment
as an ancillary activity.
If a business is located in the
Pedestrian Malls, patios
are permitted on:
● Sidewalks
● Program Zones
If a business is located in the greater Downtown Area
outside of the Pedestrian Malls, patios are permitted
on:
● Sidewalks*
Outdoor activities on private property in the Downtown
are governed by the Downtown Precise Plan and
require a Development Review Permit. The design
guidelines contained in this document apply to
outdoor activities as authorized in the Downtown
Precise Plan.
↑ Dining ↑ Retail
* See exception on Page P-6 for businesses along Castro Street between two Evelyn Avenue approaches.
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-8 Patio
Layout
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-9
Patio Layout
Sidewalk
See page P-10
Program Zone 10’
See page P-11; applicable to Pedestrian Malls only
Program Zone 18’
See page P-12; applicable to Pedestrian Malls only
Potential Patio Layouts
Figure 3: Potential Patio Layouts
A
B
C
A
B
C
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-10
Patio Layout
Figure 4: Sidewalk Patio Minimum Dimensions
For Outdoor Patios located on the sidewalk, the
Patio operator shall maintain the listed minimum
dimensions for pedestrian access along the
sidewalk.
Patio Layout
Sidewalk
❏ Eight feet (8’) wide along sidewalk (top of
step towards building) along Castro Street
and Six feet (6’) wide clearance on cross
streets; and
❏ Four feet (4’) clearance from the building
entrance/exit; and
❏ Fifteen feet (15’) (radial) from the corner
intersections, as measured from the back of
the curb; and
❏ Five feet (5’) clear around City planters, bus
shelters, trash containers, bicycle racks, and
public kiosks; and
❏ No umbrellas or heaters are permitted on the
sidewalk; and
❏ Food trays or carts, receptacles for dirty
dishes, trays or carts for linen and utensils,
and cooking appliances shall not be placed or
stored on any portion of the sidewalk area.
Pedestrian Access
Minimum Dimensions
8’
4’
5’
5’
5’
15’
Clearance from bus
shelters
Clearance from
intersection corners
Clearance from
trash containers
or fire hydrants
Clearance from any
building entrance
Clearance
from kiosks
A
Seating Capacity
Approximately 1 customer per 15ft2
4’
20’
5’
Clearance from
bike racks
Clearance from curb
or top of step*
* 8’ clearance along Castro Street
and 6’ clearance along cross streets.
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines Figure 5: Patio Layout in 10’ Program Zone
P-11
Patio Layout
Patio Layout
Program Zone 10’
B
Seating Capacity
Approximately 1 customer per 15ft2
10’
Trees may fall inside of
patio space
36”
Minimum 36” width
accessible patio entrance
from through zone
Patio spaces to line up
with business
frontages
❏ Patio operators must operate in full
compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California
Building Code (CBC) standards. (See P-24)
Applicable for pedestrian malls only
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines Figure 6: Patio Layout in 18’ Program Zone
P-12
Patio Layout
Patio Layout
Program Zone 18’
C
Seating Capacity
Approximately 1 customer per 15ft2
18’
36”
18’
Patio should extend no further than
18’ to edge of through zone
Minimum 36” width accessible
patio entrance from through zone
Trees may fall inside of
patio space
Patio spaces to line up
with business
frontages
❏ Patio operators must operate in full
compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California
Building Code (CBC) standards. (See P-24)
Applicable for pedestrian malls only
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-13
Patio Layout
A Patio operator may propose to extend the Outdoor
Patio in front of an adjacent business if it can be found that the proposed use will not block the visibility of
display windows or signage of that business.
However, the adjacent business tenant and owner
must provide
written consent of the extended layout.
The written consent must be valid for the license term
and cannot be revoked during this period. Written
consent shall be submitted on a City-approved form as
part of the application materials for the license.
Before extending a patio in front of an adjacent
business, patio operators should first extend to a 18’
program zone patio. The maximum allowable patio
space of a single business is
750 square feet.
Figure 7: Patio Layout in Pedestrian Mall
Patio Layout
– Adjacent Extension
1st
Primary 10’ wide
program zone patio
2nd
3rd
Second expansion to
18’ wide program zone
patio
Third extension of patio in
front of adjacent storefront
Fourth expansion, total
patio space not to
exceed 750 square feet
4th
Applicable for pedestrian malls only
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-14 Patio Layout
The City and Business
Partnership
Making the Downtown a continuing success requires
an effective partnership between the City of Mountain
View and Downtown businesses.
The goal of this partnership is to ensure a successful, attractive, and well-used Downtown that supports
existing and future businesses and ensures that
businesses are treated equally.
The City’s role is to support business success by
providing consistent guidelines, public infrastructure
improvements, public events, and timely street
maintenance. Specifically, the City will:
City’s Specific Responsibilities
● Receive and approve applications based on
approved Outdoor Patio Design
Standards/Guidelines.
● Within the Pedestrian Malls, applications will be
reviewed and approved based on space availability
after allocation for public use areas (such as social
eddies) and walkways connecting sidewalks and
the central walkway in the program zones.
● Update these standards/guidelines as needed
based on actual experience and measures of
success.
● Provide technical support to business in the
preparation of patio applications.
● Provide public seating and play installations.
● Conduct special events and programs.
● Provide regular maintenance of public facilities.
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-15 Business
Responsibilities
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-16 Business Responsibilities
Businesses will be
responsible for …
❏ Businesses choosing to operate outdoor patios in
Downtown shall submit City provided application,
including all required materials, along with application fee*
❏ Provide required Insurance specified in the application ❏ Annually renew patio licenses
❏ Pay the required annual rent fee
❏ The operator of the Outdoor Patio shall furnish
tables and chairs and, if desired, umbrellas and
portable heaters.
❏ Outdoor Patio furniture shall not be secured to
streetlights, trees, or other street furniture. The
Outdoor patio operator shall not make any
permanent changes to the public right-of-way,
such as bolting furnishings or equipment to the
ground.
❏ A business with an Outdoor Patio located on the
sidewalk shall be open for breakfast/lunch and
dinner, and the Patio shall be set up during these
periods for business, weather permitting.
❏ Patio operators shall not utilize city electrical
outlets, string lights from buildings, nor use
extension cords.
❏ Pursuant to the City Code, Outdoor Patio licenses
are subject to suspension or revocation if found
non-compliant with the design
standards/guidelines.
Patio License Application
❏ Purchase any new patio furnishings in compliance
with the design standards/guidelines, after City's
approval of license application
❏ Implement individual patios within the allowable
space approved by City through license agreement
Patio Implementation
Patio Operations & Maintenance
❏ Maintain and upkeep patios and patio furnishing,
including trash removal, replacement of broken
furnishings, and upkeep of plantings, if
implemented.
❏ Continuously make sure that patio operations are
in compliance with requirements provided in the
guidelines.
❏ Temporarily remove patios when requested by
the City for street cleaning, maintenance, and
special events.
❏ Maintain insurance and comply with all applicable
local, state, and federal laws.
❏ Outdoor Patio must be accessible per Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines and State of
California accessibility requirements delineated in
Chapter 11 of the adopted California Building
Code.
1 2
3 * Approval of patio license is subject to
space availability, see Page P-14
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-17 Design
Guidelines
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-18 Design Guidelines
Patio elements must …
Operating an outdoor patio is optional. However, if
businesses chose to operate outdoors and the license
agreement is approved, the patio elements must meet
the following guidelines:
Patio Element Guidelines
❏ Structures and platforms are not permitted.
❏ Floor coverings (e.g., synthetic turf) are not
permitted.
❏ Patio furnishings must not damage the
pavement, sidewalk, landscaping, lighting, street
trees, or any other City property.
❏ Patio furnishings shall not be attached to or hung
from light poles, sign posts, bus shelters or street
trees.
❏ Banners or other elements shall not be placed on
the patio barriers.
❏ Businesses must make good faith efforts to
properly maintain the City installed patio barriers.
❏ City is not responsible for security (loss/theft) of
any furnishings or merchandise.
❏ All elements/furnishings must be freestanding;
nothing may be bolted to the ground.
❏ All elements must be easily movable; businesses
should be able to easily pack up their patio space
for street cleaning or special events.
❏ Patio spaces must be ADA accessible and have
accessible seating, or ADA accessible seating
must be provided on the sidewalk.
❏ Patio furnishings must not encroach the central
walkway or block pedestrian access along the
sidewalk.
❏ Only solar or battery powered tea or mood
lighting on tabletops is permitted. No electricity
may be strung between the patio and place of
business. Flame candles are not permitted.
❏ Power generators cannot be placed in the patio
spaces or sidewalks.
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-19 Design Guidelines
Guidelines for
Merchandise in Patios
Merchandise Display Guidelines
❏ All display stands must be removed every day in
accordance with the approved hours of operation
of the retail establishment.
❏ No electricity may be strung between the
business and the patio space.
❏ Generators are not permitted on sidewalks or
patio spaces.
❏ Any furnishings provided within the patio space
shall comply with these guidelines/standards.
❏ Businesses shall provide layout of the space, and
identify display materials when submitting
outdoor patio license application.
❏ Display merchandise shall be representative of
the merchandise displayed inside the retail
establishment.
❏ If displaying merchandise on patio space,
business owner shall comply with ADA
requirements.
❏ Merchant vendors shall attractively display
merchandise in a manner which calls attention to
the offered products. Displays using card tables,
cardboard cartons, plastic milk cases, or plywood
boxes are unacceptable.
Only for program zone and private property patios
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-20 Design Guidelines
Guidelines for Outdoor
Live Entertainment
Outdoor Live Entertainment
❏ Space for live entertainment shall not exceed 50
square feet in the licensed outdoor patio area.
❏ Not permitted on sidewalks.
❏ No amplified sound.
❏ Live entertainment restricted to 11am-8pm.
❏ No dance floors.
❏ All adult entertainment activities described in
Mountain View City Code Sections 26.51, et seq.
shall be strictly prohibited.
❏ Pursuant to City Code Section 26.35. et seq., an
entertainment permit from Police Department
may also be required.
❏ Live entertainment in outdoor patios is permitted
within the Pedestrian Mall program zone patios
only as an ancillary activity to the outdoor dining
or merchandise display.
❏ These design guidelines do not allow for live
entertainment as an ancillary activity on private
property. The use of private property for
entertainment is solely governed by the
Downtown Precise Plan where expressly
authorized as a provisionally permitted use for
entertainment or establishments providing
entertainment.
❏ Businesses choosing to provide live
entertainment shall include information in the
patio license application and approved live
entertainment will be included in the license
agreement.
Only for program zone
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-21 Design Guidelines
Patio Furnishings
The permitted furnishings within the patio spaces are
seating, umbrellas, heaters, trash cans and other
amenities such as small planters, table-top lightings,
etc.
All furnishings must be fully contained within the patio space. The requirements for each of the elements are
further described in detail on the following pages.
Seating
p-22
Umbrellas*
p-26
Portable Heaters*
p-27
Trash Cans*
p-28
Signage
p-23
Accessibility
p-24
Other Amenities
p-25
* Umbrellas, portable heaters, and trash
cans are only permitted on program zone
and private property patios.
These are not permitted on sidewalks.
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-22
Design Guidelines
Patio Furnishings
– Seating ❏ All furniture shall be rated for commercial outdoor use – indoor furniture is not permitted for patios.
❏ If providing seating, business owners shall provide ADA compliant and accessible seating options. If the ADA
furnishings are along the sidewalk, pedestrian access shall be maintained by providing a minimum of 8’ clearance on Castro Street and 6’ on cross streets.
❏ All furniture shall be properly maintained and cleaned regularly.
❏ Shall be easy to remove for special events and street cleaning.
❏ Businesses may choose style and color.
Seating shall adhere to the listed requirements.
Requirements
For all patio layouts
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines ❏ Signage shall be consistent with Chapter 36, Article XII, Division 7 of the City Code - Sign Regulations for the
Downtown Precise Plan. For reference purposes, these
include the following:
❏ A menu holder is permitted on the exterior storefront of a restaurant. The menu holder shall be limited to the size of two (2) pages of the menu utilized by the
establishment. The menu holder shall be located so
that it does not impede pedestrians on the public
sidewalk. The menu holder shall not be used for
additional business identification signage and lettering shall not exceed one (1) inch in height.
❏ No “A” -frame signs, white boards, blackboards, or
chalkboards are permitted.
❏ Umbrellas may display the name of the business so
long as the name does not exceed 6” in height. One
business logo not to exceed 1 square foot is also
permitted. The total umbrella signage shall not cover
more that 10% of the area off each umbrella and shall
contain no generic advertising (i.e., Cinzano, Perrier). ❏ A menu holder, such as a window box or wall panel mounted on the exterior storefront of a restaurant, is a permitted patio sign, requiring a City permit from Community Development Department.
❏ The menu holder shall be professionally constructed of high-quality and durable material, including, but not limited to, brushed or polished metal, glass, and sandblasted wood.
P-23
Design Guidelines
Signage is an optional element and must adhere to the
listed requirements.
Patio Furnishings
– Signage
For all patio layouts
Requirements
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines If providing seating
and tables, accessible
seating and tables
must be provided
❏ Patio operators must operate in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Building Code (CBC) standards.
❏ In a dining area, tables must be far enough apart that a person using a wheelchair can maneuver between the tables when patrons are sitting at them.
❏ Some accessible tables must be provided, dispersed
throughout the dining area versus clustered in a single location.
P-24
Design Guidelines
It is the responsibility of each patio operator to operate in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Building Code (CBC)
standards.
Patio Furnishings
– Accessibility
36”
Maintain a 36”
accessible through
way throughout patio,
regardless of patio use
For all patio layouts
Requirements
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines ❏ If provided, shall be contained within the licensed patio area. ❏ Lights – solar or battery powered table-top lights only. ❏ Busing carts shall be emptied regularly, and brought inside the business establishment at the end of the business day. ❏ Planters shall be potted with live plants and flowers at all times.
❏ A variety of plant types are acceptable as long as the plants do not exceed 36” in height, measured from the pavement. ❏ Planters shall be easy to move and include a drip pan so as not to drain onto the street.
❏ Plants should be potted in the planter pots. Trash bins, plastic buckets, etc., shall not be repurposed for planter pots. ❏ Overhanging planters are allowed on patio barriers and should be within the patio space. Overhanging into the
central walkway or sidewalk area is prohibited.
P-25
Design Guidelines
If businesses chose to provide other amenities such
as planters, they must adhere to the listed
requirements.
Patio Furnishings
– Other Amenities
For all patio layouts
Requirements
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines ❏ Umbrellas shall be designed for outdoor commercial use and maintained in a clean manner.
❏ Shade structures with side panels or flaps or “tent-like” structures are prohibited.
❏ Umbrellas shall not be larger than 11' diameter.
❏ Umbrellas shall be weighted with a minimum 50-pound base weight and allow 7’ height clearance. Bases shall be filled with water and not sand.
❏ Umbrellas shall not block sightlines through or along Castro Street.
❏ Umbrellas shall not extend past the patio footprint.
❏ Umbrellas shall be a solid color and made of non-vinyl fabric. ❏ Neon colored umbrellas are not permitted.
P-26
Design Guidelines
Patio Furnishings
– Umbrellas
Patio umbrellas are an optional element, restricted to
program zone patios, and must adhere to the listed
requirements.
Solid colors
Weighted base
(50-pound base
minimum)
Non-vinyl material
7’ minimum
11’ maximum
Only for program zone and private property patios
Requirements
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines ❏ “Mushroom cap heaters,” “tungsten directional heaters," “pyramid style heaters” and solar or battery powered electric heaters are permitted.
❏ Electric heaters shall be solar or battery powered; solar panels must not present safety hazard; generators cannot be used in the outdoor patios.
❏ No electricity may be strung between the business and the patio space.
❏ Patio heaters are not allowed within 4’ proximity of tree trunks, foliage, umbrellas, or other combustible materials, including vertical clearance.
❏ Businesses are responsible for properly storing propane fuel for heaters per existing City requirements.
❏ Propane tanks cannot be stored in the public right-of-way. ❏ Heaters must not block pedestrian access along Castro Street, sidewalks, or curb cuts.
❏ Heaters shall not create fire hazards.
❏ Heaters shall not be placed or extend past the patio
footprint.
P-27
Design Guidelines
Patio Furnishings
– Portable Heaters
Heaters are subject to review and approval through the
license approval process. Heaters are an optional
element, and shall adhere to the listed requirements.
4’
4’
4’
4’ of clearance from any
combustible material
Only for program zone and private property patios
Requirements
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-28
❏ Per Mountain View City Code Section 16.103, new trash receptacles shall be labeled and color-coded for recycling (blue), compost (green), and trash (gray or black). All containers shall be labeled with signage approved by City Solid Waste staff.
❏ Businesses bussing customer waste: shall not have outdoor trash cans and instead employees will bring all waste
back-of-house to sort into trash, recycling, and compost containers.
❏ Businesses not busing customer waste: shall have outdoor trash, recycling, and composting receptacles for customers to sort their waste into the appropriate containers. Outdoor containers shall:
❏ Have lids and all 3 containers in the same
location (not spread out) for easy access.
❏ Always be kept clear of ADA access path.
❏ Emptied by employees as frequently as needed to
avoid overflow.
❏ Be mobile and brought inside the business
establishment at end of business day.
❏ Trash shall be properly disposed in compliance with local, state and federal laws. More information can be found on City website at
MountainView.gov/recycle.
Design Guidelines
Patio Furnishings
– Trash Cans
Only for program zone and private property patios
Requirements
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-29 Maintenance &
Operations
City of Mountain View Outdoor Patio Standards/Guidelines P-30 Maintenance & Operations
Patio operators must …
Operating an outdoor patio is optional. However, if
businesses chose to operate outdoors, the patio
operator must meet the listed maintenance and
operations guidelines.
Patio Operator Guidelines
❏ The patio operator shall comply with ADA
requirements; and
❏ The patio operator shall operate the Outdoor
Patio in accordance with the terms of the
Outdoor Patio License and these Outdoor
Patio Standards/Guidelines.
❏ The patio operator shall maintain the Outdoor
Patio in a clean and safe condition at all
times, including properly disposing of all trash
and water generated by the operation through
their own business receptacles; and
❏ The patio operator shall comply with all
applicable laws and local ordinances
regarding the sale and service of food and
beverages to the public, including the Alcohol
and Beverage Control (ABC) requirements for
serving alcohol; and
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