Provo City Zoning Code
14.5028 Crown
II Project Redevelopment Option Zone
(1) Solid walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are sight obscuring may be built to a maximum of three (3) feet in height in any required front yard. Such walls, fences, hedges or screening materials may slope upward to connect with a higher side yard fence. The length of a sloped fence section shall not exceed one (1) section or a maximum of ten (10) feet. Walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are not sight obscuring (at least fifty percent (50%) open) may be built to a maximum of six (6) feet in height in a front yard.
(2) A fence not more than six (6) feet high may be constructed in a side yard adjacent to a public street on a corner lot, provided it does not extend into the clear vision area of a corner lot as defined by Section 14.34.100, Provo City Code.
14.50(28).010 Purpose and Intent.
The purpose of the Provo CROWN II Project Redevelopment Option zone is to allow lease-to-own units in the Sunset Neighborhood. This zone has been created to implement the goals of the General Plan to encourage owner-occupancy. The standards set forth herein are intended to encourage long term stability through home ownership; to enhance the quality of the neighborhood through compatible, energy efficient residential design, and to reinforce neighborhood architectural character through the use of compatible building materials and water-wise landscaping.
14.50(28).020 Compliance with Titles 14 and 15 Required.
14.50(28).030 Permitted Uses.
(1) Those uses or categories of uses as listed herein, and no others, are permitted in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone.
(2) All uses listed herein are listed by number as designated in the Standard Land Use Code published and maintained by the Planning Commission. Specific uses are identified by a four (4) digit number in which all digits are whole numbers. Classes or groupings of such uses permitted in the zone are identified by a four (4) digit number in which the last one (1) or two (2) digits are zeros.
(3) All such categories listed herein and all specific uses contained within them in the Standard Land use Code shall be permitted in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone, subject to the limitations set forth in this Chapter.
(4) Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and structures are permitted in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone:
Use No. | Use Classification |
One-family dwelling detached | |
Electric transmission right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity) | |
Gas pipeline right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity) | |
Water pipeline right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity.) | |
Sewage pipeline right-of-way (identifies areas where surface is devoted exclusively to right-of-way activity) | |
Combination utilities right-of-way (identifies areas where surface is devoted exclusively to right-of-way activity) | |
Storm drain or right-of-way (predominantly covered pipes or boxes) | |
Religious activities |
(5) Permitted Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone, provided they are incidental to and do not substantially alter the character of the permitted principal use or structure. Such permitted accessory uses and structures include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) vegetable and flower gardens;
(b) home occupations subject to the regulations of Chapter 14.41, Provo City Code;
(c) storage of materials used for construction of a building, including the contractor’s temporary office, provided that such use is on the building site or immediately adjacent thereto, and provided further that such use shall be permitted only during the construction period and thirty (30) days thereafter; and
(d) household pets, provided that no more than two (2) dogs and two (2) cats six (6) months of age or older shall be kept at any residence or commercial establishment at any time. Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing the keeping of any animal capable of inflicting harm or discomfort or endangering the health and safety of any person or property.
(e) No accessory buildings shall be permitted, except gazebos, shelters and other such recreational buildings or structures constructed in designated open space for use by the entire development as determined by a Homeowner’s Association.
(6) Conditional Uses. There are no conditional uses in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone.
14.50(28).040 Single Ownership and Control.
Land within the CROWN II PRO zone shall be in single ownership and control in order to ensure conformance with the provisions of this Chapter. Land may be owned by an individual, partnership, corporation, a group of individuals, or other legally recognized entity.
14.50(28).050 Project Area.
14.50(28).060 Minimum Finished Floor Area.
The minimum finished floor area of a dwelling unit in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone shall be one thousand eight hundred fifty (1,750) square feet for detached units including basement area.
14.50(28).070 Minimum Lot Size.
No lot may be less than two thousand eight hundred (2,800) square feet.
14.50(28).080 Residential Density.
Residential density in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone shall not exceed five (5) dwelling units per fifty-four hundredths (0.54) of an acre.
14.50(28).090 Yard Requirements.
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone:
(1) Front Yard: ten (10) feet
(2) Rear Yard: eight (8) feet
(3) Side Yard: eight (8) feet
(5) For the purpose of this section the term “front yard” means an open, unoccupied landscaped yard extending across the full length of a lot or parcel parallel to a collective driveway having at no point a depth of less than the minimum required horizontal distance between the collective driveway and the main building. Said distance shall be measured by a line at right angles to the front lot line, or its tangent.
(6) For the purposes of this section the term “rear yard” means a yard extending across the full length of a lot, opposite that of the front yard, having at no point a depth of less than the minimum required horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the closest permissible location of the main building. Said distance shall be measured by a line at right angles to the rear lot line, or its tangent.
14.50(28).100 Projections into Yards.
(1) The following structures may be erected on or project into any required yard:
(a) fences and walls in conformance with the Provo City Code and other City codes and ordinances; and
(b) landscape elements including trees, shrubs, agricultural crops, and other plants.;
(c) necessary appurtenances for utility service.
(2) The structures listed below may project into a minimum front or rear yard not more than six (6) feet, and into a minimum side yard not more than two (2) feet:
(a) cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, or other similar architectural features;
(b) fireplace structures and bays provided they are not wider than eight (8) feet and are generally parallel to the wall of which they are a part; and
(c) stairways, balconies, door stoops, fire escapes, awnings, and planter boxes or masonry planters.
14.50(28).110 Garbage Collection.
14.50(28).120 Trash Storage.
No trash, used materials, or wrecked or abandoned vehicles or equipment shall be stored in an open area. Storage of commercial goods or materials shall be prohibited.
14.50(28).130 Building Height.
14.50(28).140 Distance Between Buildings.
14.50(28).150 Permissible Site Coverage.
In the Provo CROWN II PRO zone, the total coverage of all buildings and structures shall not exceed thirty (30) percent of the site area.
14.50(28).160 Parking, Loading, and Access.
Each unit in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone shall have two (2) parking spaces, one (1) of which shall be in an enclosed garage.
14.50(28).170 Access to Enclosed Parking.
Access to enclosed parking not accessible from a public street shall be provided by a collective drive at least twenty (20) feet wide. No parking shall be permitted in the drive, except in approved parking areas.
14.50(28).180 Project Plan Approval/Design Review.
Each development in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone shall adhere to the provisions of Sections 14.02.090 (Project Plan Required) and 14.34.280 (Design Review), Provo City Code. In addition, the following specific design standards shall apply to all development in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone:
(1) Building Requirements.
(a) Development design shall include variety among individual building colors and textures. Building forms and landscape materials shall be harmonious with existing neighborhood dwellings. Architectural features should enhance individual identity of each dwelling unit.
(b) Architecture shall harmonize with permanent neighboring development. Diversity of detail and materials among different buildings is encouraged.
(c) Windows, balconies and porches should be oriented to a public street. Window designs may be varied to reflect the diversity of architecture.
(d) Roof shapes shall harmonize with the architectural character of neighborhood dwellings.
(e) Building materials should be durable and suitable for the design in which they are used.
(f) Light fixtures shall be provided at each building entry.
(g) Each residential unit shall have an associated private outdoor space, deck or patio. Attached dwelling units shall have a private fenced rear yard. Detached units shall have a front porch and private fenced side yard.
(2) Signs. No signs shall be permitted within the CROWN II PRO zone.
(3) Landscape Requirements. All residential yard areas except those portions devoted to driveways, buildings, or parking, shall be designed with suitable landscaping of plants, shrubs, trees, grass, and similar landscaping materials. All trees shall be a minimum two (2) inch caliper in size and all shrubs shall be a minimum of five (5) gallon size. There shall be a minimum of two (2) trees and ten (10) shrubs per dwelling unit. All trees planted in a planter strip in a public right-of-way shall be two (2) inches in caliper and be of a type determined by the Provo City Urban Forester.
14.50(28).190 Fencing Standards.
(1) Solid walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are sight obscuring may be built to a maximum of three (3) feet in height in any required front yard. Such walls, fences, hedges or screening materials may slope upward to connect with a higher side yard fence. The length of a sloped fence section shall not exceed one (1) section or a maximum of ten (10) feet. Walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are not sight obscuring (at least fifty percent (50%) open) may be built to a maximum of six (6) feet in height in a front yard.
(2) A fence not more than six (6) feet high may be constructed in a side yard adjacent to a public street on a corner lot, provided it does not extend into the clear vision area of a corner lot as defined by Section 14.34.100, Provo City Code.
(3) Structural fences six (6) feet or less in height shall not require a building permit. Structural fences over six (6) feet in height shall require a building permit from the Building Inspection Division. A structural or vegetative fence shall not create a sight distance hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic as determined by the Provo City traffic engineer.
(4) Fence design and materials shall be approved by the Design Review Committee.
14.50(28).200 Notice of Parking and Occupancy Restrictions.
(1) Dwelling unit occupancy in the Provo CROWN II PRO zone shall be limited to two adults with or without dependent children. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in this Title, no accessory apartment or second kitchen shall be permitted in any dwelling unit.
(2) Parking shall be provided for a minimum of two (2) spaces per dwelling unit and each unit shall be limited to not more than two (2) vehicles. No recreational vehicles shall be stored on property outside of an enclosed garage.
(3) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for new a residential dwelling unit a permanent notice shall be placed on the electrical box within the unit indicating maximum allowable occupancy of the unit based on the approved occupancy consistent with a recorded parking and occupancy contract. This notice shall be located on a six (6) inch by six (6) inch metal or plastic plate permanently attached to the electrical box with minimum one-half (1/2) inch engraved letters.