(1) Those uses or categories of uses as listed herein, and no others, are permitted in the GW zone.

(2) All uses contained 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 categories of such uses permitted within the zone are identified by a four (4) digit number in which the last one (1) or two (2) digits are zeros (0).

(3) All such categories listed herein and all specific uses contained within them in the Standard Land Use Code will be permitted in the GW zone, subject to the limitations set forth.

(4) First Floor Commercial. Nonresidential uses are required in the minimum habitable floor depth on the first story of all buildings within the district.

(5) Property located within one hundred (100) feet of 100 North Street shall only be permitted to be developed with one-family residential units, either attached or detached. No commercial uses are permitted within 100 feet of 100 North Street.

(6) Permitted Principal Uses. The following principal uses and structures, and no others, are permitted in the GW zone:

(6) Permitted Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the GW 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:

(7) Uses Within Buildings. All uses established in the GW zone shall be conducted entirely within a fully-enclosed building except those uses deemed by the Planning Commission, through the granting of a conditional use permit, to be customarily and appropriately conducted in the open. Uses customarily deemed to be conducted in the open may include, but would not be limited to public assembly, live entertainment, etc. Open storage within view of a public street or space shall be prohibited.

(8) Sidewalk cafes shall be permitted per the requirements of Section 14.34.480.

(9) Canopies and marquees shall be permitted per the requirements of Section 14.34.490.

(10) Conditional Uses. The following uses and structures are permitted in the GW zone only after a conditional use permit has been issued, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof and the standards of Section 14.34.250, Provo City Code:

(1) A building originally constructed as a one-family or two-family dwelling located on a lot or parcel which fronts on Center Street, between 500 West Street and Interstate 15, may be converted to a professional services office use included within Standard Land Use Number 6500 except numbers 6513 to 6518. This Section is intended to encourage preservation of older established homes along West Center Street that contribute substantially to the character of the adjacent neighborhoods.

(2) The conversion of a building from residential to professional services office use shall be subject to the following:

(a) The applicant has demonstrated that consolidation of property to meet the minimum lot requirements is not feasible due to surrounding projects, developments, or buildings.

(b) Requiring a development that meets the minimum lot requirements would result in a project that would be inconsistent with the characteristics of the surrounding area or with the established pattern of the existing buildings.

(c) The applicant has demonstrated that the property can be developed to comply with the purposes and requirements of this title without further need of variances or exceptions.

(8) Courtyards: Front yards may be extended beyond maximum setback limitations for a public space upon recommendation by the Design Review Committee and the City Engineer. In determining the appropriateness of the courtyard, the approving body shall make the following findings in addition to the conditional use permit criteria:

(7) Roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be permitted so long as it is completely screened behind an architectural feature of the primary structure.

(8) Section 14.34.090. Height Limitations and Exceptions– shall be adhered to within the GW zone.

(1) Buildings or portions of buildings in the GW zone located adjacent to properties in an RC, R1, R2 or PRO-R zone shall be located 20 feet from the nearest property line of a residentially zoned property.

(1) Each structure in the GW zone fronting a public street shall have a minimum habitable main floor depth of thirty (30) feet along the entire street frontage except for permitted side yards and driveway approaches. Structured parking shall not be permitted above the minimum habitable floor area along primary streets.

(2) In the case of a corner lot that abuts two (2) primary streets, driveway access to the property may be permitted from one (1) of the primary street frontages subject to approval by the City Engineer and the Design Review Committee.

(1) The following structures may be erected on or project into a required yard provided it does not obstruct a required driveway:

(2) Buildings may project over required driveways provided that a minimum of ten (10) feet of clearance is provided for vehicular access.

(3) Signs may project into a street right-of-way as permitted by Section 14.38.105, Provo City Code, Signs.

(4) Marquees and canopies may project into the street right-of-way under the provisions of Section 14.34.490, Provo City Code.

(5) Balconies may project into the street right-of-way a maximum of five (5) feet so long as a minimum of ten (10) feet of vertical clearance is provided between the sidewalk and the projecting balcony.

(1) Each lot or parcel in the GW zone shall provide automobile and bicycle parking sufficient to meet the requirements as set forth in Chapter 14.37, Provo City Code.

(2) Maximum Parking. In no case shall parking exceed that required by Chapter 14.37, Provo City Code, Parking.

(3) Parking Design. Parking shall be designed to the requirements of Section 14.37.100, Provo City Code.

(1) Landscaping meeting the guidelines of Chapter 15.20, Provo City Code, Landscaping, shall be required for all yards and open areas not used for vehicular parking or access.

(1) Design standards detailed in Section 14.34.295, Provo City Code, Downtown Development Design Standards, shall apply to the GW zone.

(2) The standards set forth in Section 14.34.300, Provo City Code, Transitional Development Standards, shall not apply in the GW zone.

(1) Signs shall be regulated by Section 14.38.105, Provo City Code, Signs Permitted in the Downtown (DT) Zones.

(1) Trash storage container enclosures shall not be located between a building and any primary or secondary street right-of-way. A conditional use permit under the provisions of Section 14.34.080, Provo City Code, cannot be issued to allow trash storage within a front or street side yard; and

(2) Trash storage containers shall be located behind a principal building (accessed via a driveway, alley or other internal block right-of-way). If this is not possible due to site constraints, trash storage containers may be enclosed within a required habitable floor area on secondary streets, if:

(5) A decorative masonry wall, at least six (6) feet in height, shall be erected along all property lines which lie adjacent to a R1 or RC zone. In the case where there is mutual agreement between the property owners of the commercial zone and the adjacent residential zone, the masonry wall requirement may be modified to allow other suitable materials. A signed agreement must be submitted to the Planning Commission or its designee, indicating this agreement. In the case where there is not mutual agreement, the masonry wall will be required.

(1) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for new multiple residential dwelling units a permanent notice must be placed on the electrical box within each unit indicating the maximum allowable occupancy of each unit based on the approved occupancy consistent with the recorded parking and occupancy contract. This notice must be a six (6) by six (6) inch metal or plastic plate that is permanently attached to the electrical box with minimum one-half (1/2) inch engraved letters.

(2) Upon submission of these documents any violation to the restrictions and regulations noted therein will be considered a misdemeanor offense and will be subject to criminal action as provided in Section 1.03.010, Provo City Code.