Provo City Zoning Code
14.49D SDP-4
Lakeview Fields Specific Development Plan Overlay Zone
(1) Signs. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, signs of the type and description listed below, but no others, may be placed and maintained in the SDP-4 Overlay zone:
(a) A Nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area may be placed on the wall of a dwelling displaying only the name and address of the occupant.
14.49D.010 Purposes and Objectives.
The Lakeview Fields (SDP-4) Specific Development Plan Overlay Zone is intended to be applied to the area located east of Geneva Road, between 1680 North and 2000 North as described in the General Plan. Multi-family housing will be provided adjacent to 2000 North and Geneva Road to provide for a mix of housing types and the remaining housing will be one family detached.
14.49D.020 Compliance with Chapter 14.49 Required.
14.49D.030 Permitted Uses.
(1) Those uses or categories of uses as listed herein, and no others are permitted in the SDP-4 Overlay 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-digit number in which the last one or two digits are zeros.
(3) All such classifications listed herein and all specific uses contain within them in the Standard Land Use Code shall be permitted in the SDP-4 Overlay 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 SDP-4 Overlay zone.
Use No. | Use Classification |
|---|---|
One family dwelling - detached (see Section 14.34.310, Provo City Code.) | |
Electronic 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 the surface is devoted exclusively to the right of way of the activity) | |
Sewage pumping stations | |
Combination utilities right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right of way of the activity) | |
Storm drain right of way (predominantly-covered pipes or boxes) | |
Religious activities | |
Parks |
(5) Permitted Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the SDP-4 Overlay 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) 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 noncommercial 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) 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 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.
(6) Conditional Uses. The following uses and structures are permitted in the SDP-4 Overlay 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.
14.49D.040 Lot Area.
(1) The minimum lot area of any lot or parcel of land within the SDP-4 Overlay zone for one family subdivided lots shall be eight thousand five hundred (8,500) square feet.
(2) The minimum lot area of any lot or parcel of land within the SDP-4 Overlay zone for multi-family structures shall be two (2) acres.
14.49D.045 Lot Width.
14.49D.050 Lot Depth.
14.49D.055 Residential Density.
The total residential density for multiple family dwelling units in the SDP-4 Overlay zone shall be limited to forty-four (44) units.
14.49D.060 Residential Occupancy.
14.49D.070 Residential Dwelling Requirements.
(1) The minimum finished floor area of single story one-family detached dwelling unit in the SDP-4 Overlay zone shall be one thousand seven hundred (1,700) square feet on the main floor, excluding any area within an attached garage. A two (2) story dwelling shall contain a minimum of one thousand eight hundred (1,800) square feet finished, excluding any area within an attached garage. The average size of a one-family dwelling, including any basement area, whether finished or not, shall be two thousand two hundred (2,200) square feet.
(2) Each detached dwelling unit shall have a two-car garage.
(3) The front facade of each one-family dwelling unit shall consist of brick, stucco, hardiboard siding, stone or any combination thereof.
14.49D.075 Architectural Requirements - Multi-family Structures.
Multi-family structures should reflect a pioneer architectural character similar to historic buildings which were predominant in this vicinity. The architecture of any multi-family structures shall be approved by the Design Review Committee through the project plan process.
14.49D.080 Yard Requirements.
The following minimum yard requirements shall apply in the SDP-4 Overlay zone: (Note: All setbacks are measured from the property line).
(1) Front Yard. Each lot or parcel shall have a front yard of not less than twenty (20) feet. Notwithstanding a lesser setback for a main building, garages and carports, whether attached or not, shall be setback at least twenty-six (26) feet from the property line when necessary to ensure a twenty (20) foot driveway depth, measured from the back of the sidewalk.
(2) Side Yard. Except as provided in Subsections (3), (4), (5) and (6) of this section, each lot or parcel of land in the SDP-4 Overlay zone shall have a side yard of not less than ten (10) feet.
(3) Side Yard - Corner Lots. On corner lots, the side yard contiguous to a street shall not be less than twenty (20) feet and shall not be used for vehicle 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 building code,
(d) only be used for those accessory uses allowed in the zone, and
(e) maintain architecturally similar material and colors of the main building.
(6) Accessory buildings Outside the Buildable Area. An accessory building that does not meet the setback requirements (outside the buildable area) for a main dwelling shall meet the conditions in Section (5) above and the following:
(a) be no closer to the front property line than the main building,
(b) be no larger than ten per cent (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.
14.49D.090 Projections into Yards.
(1) The following structures may be erected on or into any required yard:
(a) fences and walls in conformance with the Provo City Code,
(b) landscape elements including trees, shrubs, and other plants, and
(c) necessary appurtenances for utility service.
(2) 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 that they are not wider than eight (8) feet, measured generally parallel to the wall of which they are a part, and
(c) stairways, balconies, door stoops, fire escapes, awnings and planting boxes or masonry planters not exceeding twenty-four (24) inches in height.
(3) 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.
14.49D.100 Building Height.
(1) No lot or parcel of land in the SDP-4 Overlay zone shall have a one family building or structure used for dwelling or public assembly which exceeds a maximum height of thirty-five (35) feet, measured at each building facade, except that the front elevation shall not exceed thirty (30) feet.
(2) No lot or parcel of land in the SDP-4 Overlay zone developed as multi-family shall have a building or structure which exceeds a maximum height of forty-five (45) feet.
(3) In no case shall the height of an accessory structure exceed the height of any main structure on the same lot.
(4) The height limitations of this section shall not apply to the structures set forth in Section 14.34.090(2), Provo City Code.
14.49D.110 Distance Between Buildings.
The distance between any accessory buildings and a dwelling shall not be less than six (6) feet.
14.49D.120 Permissible Lot Coverage.
(1) In the SDP-4 Overlay zone, all buildings, including accessory buildings and structures shall not cover more than forty (40) percent of the area of the lot or parcel of land.
(2) At least fifty (50) percent of the area of any lot shall be maintained in landscaping as provided in Section 15.20.040, Provo City Code. On any lot, concrete or asphaltic cement shall not cover more than fifty (50) percent of a front yard, fifty (50) percent of a rear yard and one hundred (100) percent of one (1) interior side yard.
14.49D.130 Parking, Loading and Access.
(1) Each one family lot in the SPD-4 zone shall have, on the same lot, a minimum of three (3) paved parking spaces as defined in Section 14.37, Provo City Code. Two (2) of the spaces shall be located within an enclosed garage.
(2) Said spaces shall be paved with asphaltic cement or concrete and shall be provided with a paved 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 property line.
(4) The total area of all parking spaces on a lot or parcel (including a garage, carport and uncovered parking slabs) and associated access lanes, shall cover not more than thirty per cent (30%) of the lot.
(5) A minimum of one (1) parking space per studio apartment and two (2) parking spaces per one (1) and two (2) bedroom apartments in the multi-family dwelling units shall be provided within the SDP-4 Overlay zone.
14.49D.140 Detention Basin Maintenance.
(1) If a detention basin is required to be installed within any development within the SDP-4 Overlay zone, a homeowners association shall be required to be created and shall have the responsibility to keep the basin weed free.
(2) Any change to any detention basin, including a change of use or modifications to the common areas in or around a detention basin structure shall be approved by the City before any construction occurs. Approval from the City shall be required prior to the change of use or modification of such common areas.
(3) A detention basin area related hydraulic features shall be the responsibility of the City.
14.49D.150 Project Plan Approval.
14.49D.160 Other Requirements.
(1) Signs. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, signs of the type and description listed below, but no others, may be placed and maintained in the SDP-4 Overlay zone:
(a) A Nameplate not exceeding two (2) square feet in area may be placed on the wall of a dwelling displaying only the name and address of the occupant.
(b) A monument sign not to exceed five (5) feet in height and not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area may be located at the entrance of the development and one (1) additional sign may be permitted on the property containing multi-family units.
(c) Two (2) temporary signs with a maximum area of six (6) square feet each, pertaining to the sale, lease, or rent of the particular building, property, or premises upon which display, and no other.
(2) Landscaping. See Chapter 15.20, Provo City Code. Final approval of a landscaping plan for multi-family units shall be granted by the Design Review Committee.
(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.
(a) Fencing along the property boundaries fronting 2000 North shall be six (6) feet in height except where clear vision is required and the building materials shall be consistent along the entire length of the project. The developer is required to install the fence.
(b) Fencing along the property boundaries adjacent to railroad tracks shall be six (6) feet in height except where clear vision is required and shall be a masonry wall.
(c) Fencing material used on the interior of the project may be determined by the homeowner, except that no chain link fencing shall be permitted.
(d) Front Yard. Solid walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are sight obscuring may be built to a maximum if three (3) feet in height in any required front yard perimeter. Such walls, fences, hedges or screening material may slope upward to connect with a higher side yard fence. The length of a slope fence section shall not exceed one (1) section ir a maximum of ten (10) feet. Walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are not sight obscuring (at least fifty [50] percent open) may be built to a maximum of six (6) feet in height in a front yard.
(e) Side Yard. Solid sight obscuring fences or walls and non-sight obscuring fences (at least fifty [50] percent open) may be built to a maximum height of six (6) feet.
(f) Rear Yard. Walls and fences in a rear yard may exceed six (6) feet provided that a building permit is first obtained prior to construction.
(g) 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 provide in Section 14.34.100, Provo City Code.
(h) 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 shall comply with the provisions of Section 14.34.100, Provo City Code. Pillars shall be allowed to extend up to eighteen (18) inches above the allowable height of the fence provided that the pillars shall have a minimum spacing of not less than six (6) feet, measured face to face.
(5) Street Standards. Roundabouts as described in Section 15.03.200(4), Provo City Code, shall not be required on a local street.
(6) Property Owners Association. Any common areas or facilities located in the SDP-4 Overlay zone shall be maintained by a duly created property owners association.