Mountain View has far more commercial ground than its size suggests: office and research campuses in North Bayshore and along Middlefield Road, older industrial buildings near the Whisman area, apartment complexes, schools, and shops along El Camino Real. We install chain link, ornamental steel and aluminum, welded wire and steel panel fencing for these sites, along with slide gates, swing gates, operators and access hardware.
The city reviews commercial fences more closely than residential ones. Mountain View requires a Planning permit for a fence on any multi-family, commercial or industrial property, and a building permit for a non-wood fence. That means the height, the material and the look from the street are settled on paper first. We prepare the layout, heights and gate positions so the plan you sign is one the Community Development Department can approve.
On site, the practical questions are traffic and ground. Delivery trucks, fire access and trash pickup set the gate widths. Near the bay, on former marsh and fill, soft soil and a high water table can call for deeper or wider footings, and galvanized or coated steel holds up better in damp bay air. We request the 811 utility marks before digging and schedule the work so your entrances and loading areas stay open.
Commercial & security fencing in Mountain View: common questions
Do I need a permit for a fence at a business in Mountain View?
Yes. The city says a Planning permit is required for fences on multi-family, commercial and industrial properties, and non-wood fences also need a building permit. We include the drawings and the permit steps in our planning and tell you what the city asks for.
Is barbed wire or razor wire allowed on a commercial fence?
It depends on the city. East Palo Alto and Los Altos Hills prohibit barbed and razor wire outright. Mountain View's rule for your zone should be confirmed with the Planning Division before it goes on a plan. We can suggest other ways to secure a fence top.
Can you add an automatic gate to an existing fence?
Usually. The gate needs its own posts and footings, power at the opening and safety devices on the operator. We check the existing fence line, the driveway slope and where a slide gate would travel, then price it as a separate item.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.