The City of Mountain View General Plan (PDF - 19 MB)* 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 - 11.9 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.