Two-Family Residential Zone
The Two-Family Residential Zone (R2) is established to provide a residential environment within the City which is characterized by attractively landscaped one-family and two-family residential lots and structures. This zone is intended to have a residential density slightly higher than the R1 zone, but to maintain a residential character comparable to that of a one-family residential area with large landscaped front yards. Representative uses in this zone are one- and two-family dwellings, home occupations, parks, playgrounds, schools, and churches.
(1) Those uses or categories of uses as listed herein, and no others, are permitted in the R2 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 will be permitted in the R2 zone, subject to the limitations set forth herein.
(4) Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and structures, and no others, are permitted in the R2 zone:
Use No. | Use Classification |
|---|---|
One-family dwelling - detached (see Section 14.34.310, Provo City Code) | |
One-family dwelling - attached (only in approved planned developments) | |
Twin home (one-family dwelling - semi-detached) subject to the standards in Section 14.34.340, Provo City Code | |
Two-family dwelling (duplex, family occupancy only, subject to Section 14.34.340, Provo City Code) | |
Assisted living facility (subject to the standards of Section 14.34.470, Provo City Code), residential health care facility | |
Residential facility for elderly persons (see Section 14.34.230, Provo City Code) | |
Residential facility for persons with a disability (see Section 14.34.230, Provo City Code) | |
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) | |
Gas pressure control stations | |
Water pipeline right-of-way (Identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity. | |
Irrigation distribution channels | |
Water pressure control stations and pumping plants | |
Sewage pipeline right-of-way (Identifies areas where surface is devoted exclusively to right-of-way activity) | |
Sewage pumping stations | |
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 | |
Parks |
(5) Permitted Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the R2 zones, 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) Accessory buildings such as garages, carports, bath houses, greenhouses, gardening sheds, recreation rooms, and similar structures which are customarily used in conjunction with and incidental to a principal use or structure;
(b) Swimming pools and incidental bath houses subject to the standards of Section 14.34.210, Provo City Code;
(c) Vegetable and flower gardens and non-commercial orchards;
(d) Home occupations subject to the regulations of Chapter 14.41, Provo City Code;
(e) 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;
(f) Guest houses, provided they are located on the rear one-half (1/2) of the lot or parcel of land, and only on lots which are one and one-half (1 1/2) times the minimum area of the zone. A guest house shall not have a kitchen or kitchen facilities and may not be used as permanent living quarters;
(g) Household pets, provided 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 animals capable of inflicting harm or discomfort or endangering the health and safety of any persons or property; and
(h) Accessory living spaces in conjunction with an owner-occupied one-family dwelling, subject to the issuance of a building permit and in accordance with the requirements of Section 14.30.030(2), Provo City Code.
(6) Conditional Uses. The following uses and structures are permitted in the R2 zone only after a conditional use permit has been approved and subject to the terms and conditions thereof and the standards of Section 14.34.250, Provo City Code.
Use No. | Use Classification |
|---|---|
Communications | |
Electricity regulating substations | |
4818 | Small Generation |
4829 | Other gas utilities, NEC |
Water storage as part of a utility system (covered including water storage standpipes) | |
Debris basin (A dam and basin for intercepting debris) | |
Spreading grounds (Area for percolating water into underground) | |
Mail and Phone Order Houses (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Dry Goods and General Merchandise (yarn, linen, crafts, fabric, etc.) (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Candy, nut, and confectionery (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) | |
Apparel and Accessories (only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Miscellaneous retail trade (except 5920, 5930, 5951, 5960, and 5980; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) | |
Antiques (Includes furniture, glassware, etc.) | |
Second hand clothing, shoes, furniture and books (does not include 5933, flea markets, or 5936, thrift stores) (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Photography studio (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Beauty and Barber shop (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Mortuary (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Professional services (except 6513 to 6518 and 6550; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title.) | |
Police Protection and related activities, branch (Office only) | |
Golf course - public | |
Golf course - private |
Each lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone used for a two-family dwelling, except corner lots, shall have an average width of not less than eighty (80) feet. Each lot or parcel of land used for a one-family dwelling, except corner lots, shall have an average width of not less than sixty (60) feet. Each corner lot or parcel shall have a minimum average width of ninety (90) feet.
Each lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone shall abut on a public street for a minimum distance of thirty-five (35) feet on a line parallel to the centerline of the street or along the circumference of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end which does not have a cul-de-sac improved to City standards shall not be counted in meeting this requirement.
Not more than one (1) detached one-family dwelling, per six thousand (6,000) square feet, or one (1) two-family dwelling (duplex), per eight thousand (8,000) square feet, shall be placed upon each lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone.
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the R2 zone: (Note: All setbacks are measured from the property line.)
(1) Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the R2 zone shall have a front yard of not less than thirty (30) feet.
(2) Side Yard. Except as provided in Subsections (3), (4), (5), and (6) of this Section, each lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone shall have a side yard of at least ten (10) feet on each side. Buildings exceeding thirty five (35) feet in height pursuant to a conditional use permit shall have side yards of at least ten (10) feet per side plus an additional one (1) foot of setback for each two (2) feet of building height over thirty five (35) feet.
(3) Side Yard - Corner Lots. On corner lots, the side yard contiguous to the street shall not be less than twenty (20) feet in width, and shall not be used for vehicular parking except such portion as is devoted to driveway use for access to a garage or carport.
(4) Side Yard - Driveway. See Section 14.37.100, Provo City Code.
(5) Accessory Buildings Within the Buildable area. Accessory buildings meeting all setback requirements (within the buildable area) for the main dwelling shall:
(a) Have a building footprint and height less than the main dwelling.
(b) Comply with all lot coverage requirements.
(c) Comply with the latest adopted edition of the International Building code.
(d) Only be used for those accessory uses allowed in the respective zone.
(e) Maintain architecturally similar material and colors with main building.
(6) Accessory Building Outside the Buildable area. Accessory buildings that do not meet the setback requirements (outside the buildable area) for the main dwelling shall meet the conditions in Subsection (5) above and the following:
(a) Be no closer to the front property line than the main building.
(b) Be no larger than ten percent (10%) of the actual lot area of said property.
(c) Be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from any property line.
(d) Not be located within a recorded public utility easement, unless a release can be secured from all public utilities.
(e) Have no portion of the building exceed twelve (12) feet in height within ten (10) feet of a property line.
(g) Comply with distance between buildings requirements.
(7) Rear Yard. Each lot or parcel shall have a rear yard of no less than thirty (30) feet.
(8) Exceptions for Garages and Carports. If an accessory use is a “garage-private” or a “carport” the rules stated above in this Section shall apply, except that in the rear yard of a residential corner lot, a garage or carport may be located not closer to the property line (next to the side street) than any residence on the adjoining lot, but in no case closer than thirty (30) feet from the property line, whichever limitation is the more restrictive.
(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;
(b) Landscape elements including trees, shrubs, agricultural crops and other plants; and
(c) Necessary appurtenances for utility service;
(2) The structure listed below may project into an interior side yard, subject to International Building Code requirements. Only one (1) such structure shall be permitted per lot.
(a) A carport over a driveway, provided such structure is not more than one (1) story in height and twenty-four (24) feet in length, and is entirely open on at least three (3) sides, except for necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features.
(b) This Section shall be applied only to those properties located within the Neighborhood Conservation District which is formed by the following boundaries: Commencing at the intersection of 50 South and 900 East; thence south along 900 East to the intersection of South State Street and 900 East; thence, northwest along South State Street to 600 South; thence, west along 600 South and the D&RG Western Railroad line to approximately 700 West; thence, along said line in a north westerly direction to the Provo River; thence, north east along said river to 940 North; thence, east along 940 North to 150 East; thence, south along 150 East to 800 North; thence, east along 800 North to 700 East; thence, north to 820 North; thence, east along 820 North to 900 East; thence, south along 900 East to 100 North; thence east along 100 North to 1000 East; thence, south to the intersection of 50 South and 1000 East, thence west along 50 South to the point of beginning.
(3) The structures listed below may project into a minimum front or rear yard not more than four (4) 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.
(c) Stairways, balconies, door stoops, fire escapes, awnings and planter boxes or masonry planters.
(4) The structure listed below may project into a rear yard not more than twelve (12) feet.
(a) Patio, provided such structure is not more than one (1) story in height and is open on at least three (3) sides, except for necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features.
No lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone shall have a building or structure used for dwelling or public assembly which exceeds a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet, except that in no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the height of any main structure on the same lot. Chimneys, flagpoles, church towers, and similar structures not used for human occupancy are excluded in determining height. Notwithstanding the provisions above, single family dwellings which exceed the maximum height of thirty five (35) feet may be approved by the issuance of a conditional use permit upon findings of no significant loss of light, air, and views of surrounding properties, or where by reason of topography one (1) side of the dwelling may exceed thirty-five (35) feet.
The distance between any accessory building and a dwelling shall not be less than ten (10) feet.
(1) In an R2 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, shall not cover more than forty percent (40%) of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
(2) At least fifty percent (50%) of the area of any lot shall be maintained in landscaping as defined in Section 15.20.040, Provo City Code. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of a front yard, fifty percent (50%) of a rear yard, and one hundred percent (100%) of one (1) side yard.
(1) Each lot in the R2 zone shall have on the same lot sufficient off-street parking to meet the requirements of Chapter 14.37, Provo City Code.
(2) All parking spaces shall be built as described in Section 14.37.090, Provo City Code, and shall be provided with a paved concrete access from a public street.
(3) Except for tandem parking on a driveway as provided in Subsection 14.37.080(1)(c)(i), Provo City Code, no parking spaces shall be provided within thirty (30) feet of a front property line.
(4) The total area of all parking spaces on a lot (including a garage, carport, and uncovered parking slabs) and associated access lanes shall cover not more than forty percent (40%) of the lot.
(1) Signs. See Chapter 14.38, Provo City Code.
(2) Landscaping. See Chapter 15.20, Provo City Code.
(3) Trash Storage. See Section 14.34.080, Provo City Code.
(4) Fencing Standards. 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.
(a) Front Yard. 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 perimeter. 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.
(b) Side Yard. Solid, sight obscuring fences or walls and non-sight obscuring fences (at least fifty percent (50%) open) may be built to a maximum height of six (6) feet.
(c) Rear Yard. Walls and fences in a rear yard may exceed six (6) feet provided that a building permit is first obtained from the Building Inspection Division prior to construction.
(d) Corner Lots. 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.
(e) Entryways. Entry treatments to private driveways or subdivision development entrances may not exceed six (6) feet at the highest point, except lamps on pillars, and must comply with the provisions of 14.34.100 of this Title. Pillars shall be allowed to extend up to eighteen (18) inches above the allowable height of a fence provided that the pillars shall have a minimum spacing of no less than six feet, measured face to face.
(f) Grade differences. Where there is a difference in the grade of the properties on either side of a fence, wall or other similar structure, the height of the fence shall be measured from the natural grade of the property upon which it is located.
(g) Retaining Walls. Where a retaining wall protects a cut below or a fill above the natural grade and is located on the line separating lots or properties, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed.
(h) Privacy Walls. Privacy walls which project into a required front yard will be subject to staff review.
(i) Double Frontage Lots. A fence or wall may be erected in the rear yard of a double frontage lot subject to staff review.
(j) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to certain other fences such as tennis court backstops or patio enclosures as approved by the Zoning Administrator, if it is determined that such do not create a hazard or violation of other sections of the Provo City Code or other City ordinances. All other exceptions must obtain Planning Commission approval. Standards for barbed wire and similar types of fences are listed in Section 9.14.020, Provo City Code.
(k) All developments consisting of three (3) or more units shall be required to have perimeter screening along all interior lines. Perimeter screening may include a landscape hedge of six (6) feet at a two (2) year maturity, masonry or wood fence or a combination of landscaping with chain-link, with or without slats.
Two-Family Residential Zone
The Two-Family Residential Zone (R2) is established to provide a residential environment within the City which is characterized by attractively landscaped one-family and two-family residential lots and structures. This zone is intended to have a residential density slightly higher than the R1 zone, but to maintain a residential character comparable to that of a one-family residential area with large landscaped front yards. Representative uses in this zone are one- and two-family dwellings, home occupations, parks, playgrounds, schools, and churches.
(1) Those uses or categories of uses as listed herein, and no others, are permitted in the R2 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 will be permitted in the R2 zone, subject to the limitations set forth herein.
(4) Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and structures, and no others, are permitted in the R2 zone:
Use No. | Use Classification |
|---|---|
One-family dwelling - detached (see Section 14.34.310, Provo City Code) | |
One-family dwelling - attached (only in approved planned developments) | |
Twin home (one-family dwelling - semi-detached) subject to the standards in Section 14.34.340, Provo City Code | |
Two-family dwelling (duplex, family occupancy only, subject to Section 14.34.340, Provo City Code) | |
Assisted living facility (subject to the standards of Section 14.34.470, Provo City Code), residential health care facility | |
Residential facility for elderly persons (see Section 14.34.230, Provo City Code) | |
Residential facility for persons with a disability (see Section 14.34.230, Provo City Code) | |
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) | |
Gas pressure control stations | |
Water pipeline right-of-way (Identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity. | |
Irrigation distribution channels | |
Water pressure control stations and pumping plants | |
Sewage pipeline right-of-way (Identifies areas where surface is devoted exclusively to right-of-way activity) | |
Sewage pumping stations | |
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 | |
Parks |
(5) Permitted Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the R2 zones, 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) Accessory buildings such as garages, carports, bath houses, greenhouses, gardening sheds, recreation rooms, and similar structures which are customarily used in conjunction with and incidental to a principal use or structure;
(b) Swimming pools and incidental bath houses subject to the standards of Section 14.34.210, Provo City Code;
(c) Vegetable and flower gardens and non-commercial orchards;
(d) Home occupations subject to the regulations of Chapter 14.41, Provo City Code;
(e) 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;
(f) Guest houses, provided they are located on the rear one-half (1/2) of the lot or parcel of land, and only on lots which are one and one-half (1 1/2) times the minimum area of the zone. A guest house shall not have a kitchen or kitchen facilities and may not be used as permanent living quarters;
(g) Household pets, provided 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 animals capable of inflicting harm or discomfort or endangering the health and safety of any persons or property; and
(h) Accessory living spaces in conjunction with an owner-occupied one-family dwelling, subject to the issuance of a building permit and in accordance with the requirements of Section 14.30.030(2), Provo City Code.
(6) Conditional Uses. The following uses and structures are permitted in the R2 zone only after a conditional use permit has been approved and subject to the terms and conditions thereof and the standards of Section 14.34.250, Provo City Code.
Use No. | Use Classification |
|---|---|
Communications | |
Electricity regulating substations | |
4818 | Small Generation |
4829 | Other gas utilities, NEC |
Water storage as part of a utility system (covered including water storage standpipes) | |
Debris basin (A dam and basin for intercepting debris) | |
Spreading grounds (Area for percolating water into underground) | |
Mail and Phone Order Houses (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Dry Goods and General Merchandise (yarn, linen, crafts, fabric, etc.) (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Candy, nut, and confectionery (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) | |
Apparel and Accessories (only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Miscellaneous retail trade (except 5920, 5930, 5951, 5960, and 5980; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) | |
Antiques (Includes furniture, glassware, etc.) | |
Second hand clothing, shoes, furniture and books (does not include 5933, flea markets, or 5936, thrift stores) (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Photography studio (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Beauty and Barber shop (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Mortuary (Only in historic buildings on arterial streets) | |
Professional services (except 6513 to 6518 and 6550; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title.) | |
Police Protection and related activities, branch (Office only) | |
Golf course - public | |
Golf course - private |
Each lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone used for a two-family dwelling, except corner lots, shall have an average width of not less than eighty (80) feet. Each lot or parcel of land used for a one-family dwelling, except corner lots, shall have an average width of not less than sixty (60) feet. Each corner lot or parcel shall have a minimum average width of ninety (90) feet.
Each lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone shall abut on a public street for a minimum distance of thirty-five (35) feet on a line parallel to the centerline of the street or along the circumference of a cul-de-sac improved to City standards. Frontage on a street end which does not have a cul-de-sac improved to City standards shall not be counted in meeting this requirement.
Not more than one (1) detached one-family dwelling, per six thousand (6,000) square feet, or one (1) two-family dwelling (duplex), per eight thousand (8,000) square feet, shall be placed upon each lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone.
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the R2 zone: (Note: All setbacks are measured from the property line.)
(1) Front Yard. Each lot or parcel in the R2 zone shall have a front yard of not less than thirty (30) feet.
(2) Side Yard. Except as provided in Subsections (3), (4), (5), and (6) of this Section, each lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone shall have a side yard of at least ten (10) feet on each side. Buildings exceeding thirty five (35) feet in height pursuant to a conditional use permit shall have side yards of at least ten (10) feet per side plus an additional one (1) foot of setback for each two (2) feet of building height over thirty five (35) feet.
(3) Side Yard - Corner Lots. On corner lots, the side yard contiguous to the street shall not be less than twenty (20) feet in width, and shall not be used for vehicular parking except such portion as is devoted to driveway use for access to a garage or carport.
(4) Side Yard - Driveway. See Section 14.37.100, Provo City Code.
(5) Accessory Buildings Within the Buildable area. Accessory buildings meeting all setback requirements (within the buildable area) for the main dwelling shall:
(a) Have a building footprint and height less than the main dwelling.
(b) Comply with all lot coverage requirements.
(c) Comply with the latest adopted edition of the International Building code.
(d) Only be used for those accessory uses allowed in the respective zone.
(e) Maintain architecturally similar material and colors with main building.
(6) Accessory Building Outside the Buildable area. Accessory buildings that do not meet the setback requirements (outside the buildable area) for the main dwelling shall meet the conditions in Subsection (5) above and the following:
(a) Be no closer to the front property line than the main building.
(b) Be no larger than ten percent (10%) of the actual lot area of said property.
(c) Be set back a minimum of three (3) feet from any property line.
(d) Not be located within a recorded public utility easement, unless a release can be secured from all public utilities.
(e) Have no portion of the building exceed twelve (12) feet in height within ten (10) feet of a property line.
(g) Comply with distance between buildings requirements.
(7) Rear Yard. Each lot or parcel shall have a rear yard of no less than thirty (30) feet.
(8) Exceptions for Garages and Carports. If an accessory use is a “garage-private” or a “carport” the rules stated above in this Section shall apply, except that in the rear yard of a residential corner lot, a garage or carport may be located not closer to the property line (next to the side street) than any residence on the adjoining lot, but in no case closer than thirty (30) feet from the property line, whichever limitation is the more restrictive.
(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;
(b) Landscape elements including trees, shrubs, agricultural crops and other plants; and
(c) Necessary appurtenances for utility service;
(2) The structure listed below may project into an interior side yard, subject to International Building Code requirements. Only one (1) such structure shall be permitted per lot.
(a) A carport over a driveway, provided such structure is not more than one (1) story in height and twenty-four (24) feet in length, and is entirely open on at least three (3) sides, except for necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features.
(b) This Section shall be applied only to those properties located within the Neighborhood Conservation District which is formed by the following boundaries: Commencing at the intersection of 50 South and 900 East; thence south along 900 East to the intersection of South State Street and 900 East; thence, northwest along South State Street to 600 South; thence, west along 600 South and the D&RG Western Railroad line to approximately 700 West; thence, along said line in a north westerly direction to the Provo River; thence, north east along said river to 940 North; thence, east along 940 North to 150 East; thence, south along 150 East to 800 North; thence, east along 800 North to 700 East; thence, north to 820 North; thence, east along 820 North to 900 East; thence, south along 900 East to 100 North; thence east along 100 North to 1000 East; thence, south to the intersection of 50 South and 1000 East, thence west along 50 South to the point of beginning.
(3) The structures listed below may project into a minimum front or rear yard not more than four (4) 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.
(c) Stairways, balconies, door stoops, fire escapes, awnings and planter boxes or masonry planters.
(4) The structure listed below may project into a rear yard not more than twelve (12) feet.
(a) Patio, provided such structure is not more than one (1) story in height and is open on at least three (3) sides, except for necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features.
No lot or parcel of land in the R2 zone shall have a building or structure used for dwelling or public assembly which exceeds a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet, except that in no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the height of any main structure on the same lot. Chimneys, flagpoles, church towers, and similar structures not used for human occupancy are excluded in determining height. Notwithstanding the provisions above, single family dwellings which exceed the maximum height of thirty five (35) feet may be approved by the issuance of a conditional use permit upon findings of no significant loss of light, air, and views of surrounding properties, or where by reason of topography one (1) side of the dwelling may exceed thirty-five (35) feet.
The distance between any accessory building and a dwelling shall not be less than ten (10) feet.
(1) In an R2 zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, shall not cover more than forty percent (40%) of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
(2) At least fifty percent (50%) of the area of any lot shall be maintained in landscaping as defined in Section 15.20.040, Provo City Code. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more than fifty percent (50%) of a front yard, fifty percent (50%) of a rear yard, and one hundred percent (100%) of one (1) side yard.
(1) Each lot in the R2 zone shall have on the same lot sufficient off-street parking to meet the requirements of Chapter 14.37, Provo City Code.
(2) All parking spaces shall be built as described in Section 14.37.090, Provo City Code, and shall be provided with a paved concrete access from a public street.
(3) Except for tandem parking on a driveway as provided in Subsection 14.37.080(1)(c)(i), Provo City Code, no parking spaces shall be provided within thirty (30) feet of a front property line.
(4) The total area of all parking spaces on a lot (including a garage, carport, and uncovered parking slabs) and associated access lanes shall cover not more than forty percent (40%) of the lot.
(1) Signs. See Chapter 14.38, Provo City Code.
(2) Landscaping. See Chapter 15.20, Provo City Code.
(3) Trash Storage. See Section 14.34.080, Provo City Code.
(4) Fencing Standards. 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.
(a) Front Yard. 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 perimeter. 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.
(b) Side Yard. Solid, sight obscuring fences or walls and non-sight obscuring fences (at least fifty percent (50%) open) may be built to a maximum height of six (6) feet.
(c) Rear Yard. Walls and fences in a rear yard may exceed six (6) feet provided that a building permit is first obtained from the Building Inspection Division prior to construction.
(d) Corner Lots. 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.
(e) Entryways. Entry treatments to private driveways or subdivision development entrances may not exceed six (6) feet at the highest point, except lamps on pillars, and must comply with the provisions of 14.34.100 of this Title. Pillars shall be allowed to extend up to eighteen (18) inches above the allowable height of a fence provided that the pillars shall have a minimum spacing of no less than six feet, measured face to face.
(f) Grade differences. Where there is a difference in the grade of the properties on either side of a fence, wall or other similar structure, the height of the fence shall be measured from the natural grade of the property upon which it is located.
(g) Retaining Walls. Where a retaining wall protects a cut below or a fill above the natural grade and is located on the line separating lots or properties, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed.
(h) Privacy Walls. Privacy walls which project into a required front yard will be subject to staff review.
(i) Double Frontage Lots. A fence or wall may be erected in the rear yard of a double frontage lot subject to staff review.
(j) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to certain other fences such as tennis court backstops or patio enclosures as approved by the Zoning Administrator, if it is determined that such do not create a hazard or violation of other sections of the Provo City Code or other City ordinances. All other exceptions must obtain Planning Commission approval. Standards for barbed wire and similar types of fences are listed in Section 9.14.020, Provo City Code.
(k) All developments consisting of three (3) or more units shall be required to have perimeter screening along all interior lines. Perimeter screening may include a landscape hedge of six (6) feet at a two (2) year maturity, masonry or wood fence or a combination of landscaping with chain-link, with or without slats.