New construction · Mountain View
Do I need a soils report for new construction in Mountain View?
A geotechnical (soils) report is effectively required for new construction in Mountain View. City of Mountain View Community Development Department — Building Division uses it to size the foundation, set drainage, and confirm compliance with California seismic provisions on the parcel.
What changes the answer in Mountain View.
Alluvial fan and old creek-channel deposits with expansive-clay layers; geotech-driven foundation design is standard. Regional Hayward, Calaveras, and San Andreas fault systems; CGS liquefaction zones touch portions of the city, particularly closer to the Bay.
- Alluvial fan and old creek-channel deposits with expansive-clay layers; geotech-driven foundation design is standard.
- Regional Hayward, Calaveras, and San Andreas fault systems; CGS liquefaction zones touch portions of the city, particularly closer to the Bay.
- FEMA SFHA along Permanente Creek, Stevens Creek, and bayside areas; verify on the FEMA MSC.
Source-backed note
California Geological Survey publishes seismic-hazard and liquefaction maps; parcels inside designated zones require a site-specific geotechnical investigation under CBC §1803.
Reference: California Geological Survey — Seismic Hazard Zones — California Department of Conservation
Local authority: City of Mountain View Community Development Department — Building Division
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