In a town where it used to seem that the sidewalks had more cracks than a jigsaw puzzle and the curbs were waiting for a facelift longer than your grandma’s old couch, there are still some who wonder why we need a Public Works Department. A common refrain is that we never needed one in
Ah, the joys of town infrastructure! It is like a never-ending game of dealing with potholes, curbs, and sewers, only to rinse and repeat. Let us dive into the newest program for the Public Works Department, the 10-Year Plan, shall we? A Play of Streets, Sidewalks, and Curbs Welcome, dear residents, to the grand spectacle
Did you know that each year, over 1500 people in the Denver metro area end up taking a trip to the emergency room due to slips and falls on icy sidewalks? That’s right folks, it’s more than your pride that potentially gets bruised when you go down like a wet sack of potatoes on an
In a recent move to ensure that everyone in Mountain View can see more clearly at intersections and driveways, the Town Council has passed a new ordinance that will have everyone seeing yellow…literally. This change involves that mystical zone called the Vision Triangle, a place where no car should be. The Vision Triangle is now
You are sipping your morning coffee, glancing out the window at your neatly trimmed lawn, when the mail arrives. Among the bills and the junk mail, there it is – a notice from the Town of Mountain View Code Enforcement. Immediately panic starts to set in: “What did I do wrong? Will I get fined?
Owning a home can give a person a great deal of satisfaction. Especially when you make changes to personalize your castle. Whether you are planning a renovation, constructing a new deck or fence, building a home addition, or simply improving your property by installing a new hot water heater, these changes will help to make
Spring has graced our town with vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and renewed life. As our gardens flourish, so do the less desirable elements—those pesky weeds and nuisance trees. This can be especially problematic in the public Right-of-Way (ROW) areas adjacent to properties. The public ROW along the streets of town includes everything from the center
In most jurisdictions, building permits are required for any type of residential construction project, large or small. This is to ensure that the project is safe and meets all applicable building codes. The Town of Mountain View contracts with an independent company, SafeBuilt, to help with new construction, remodeling and development projects in town. This includes
Last month, the town of Mountain View experienced some waste hauler changes. I know some aspects of the new system have been difficult to navigate. It might help residents to understand that some of these changes in the trash service were inevitable. All the companies we got quotes from, including GFL, have switched to a
