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Yards shall be provided according to the requirements listed below: (Note: All setbacks are measured from the property line.)

(1) Front Yard:

20 ft

(2) Side Yard, Corner lot

20 ft

(3) Side Yard, Interior:

One-family detached:

8 ft & 10 ft

All other buildings:

10 ft

(4) Rear Yard:

20 ft

(5) Distance between buildings on the same parcel:

15 ft.

(6) Side Yard - Driveway. (See Section 14.37.100, Provo City Code)

(7) The Development Services Director, or designee, may reduce the setbacks of this zone subject to finding that all of the following conditions exist:

(a) The proposed setback is visually compatible with neighboring development and does not cause an undue burden or harm to the adjacent property;

(b) The proposed setback does not violate an existing or needed utility easement; and

(c) The proposed setback does not cause a violation of the International Building Code or the Fire Code.

(8) 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; and

(e) Maintain architecturally similar material and colors with main building.

(9) 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 (8) of this Section and shall:

(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; and

(f) Not be located within a front or street side yard.

(Enacted 2012-35, Am 2020-57, Am 2021-33)