Do you need a permit to replace kitchen cabinets in Mountain View?
Yes. Mountain View requires a building permit for a kitchen remodel that replaces cabinets, and the permit has to be issued before construction begins. The City makes a clear exception for two common jobs: replacing countertops and refacing existing cabinets need no permit.
The application includes one 11-by-17-inch plan showing the existing and proposed kitchen, plus an electrical load calculation. Depending on the work, electrical or plumbing permits may be added, and a range hood that vents outdoors needs a mechanical permit. If the remodel changes the outside of the house, the Planning Division reviews it first.
For a like-for-like replacement, the City lists about five business days to receive the permit. Questions go to the Building Division at City Hall, 500 Castro Street, (650) 903-6313.
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