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The following maximum yard requirements shall apply in the CG zone: (Note: All setbacks are measured from the property line.)

(1) Front Yard. Each lot or parcel of land in the CG zone shall have a front yard of not less than ten (10) feet, except that in areas developed prior to the establishment of this zone (December 12, 1974), the front yard shall be equal to the average of existing front yards on all parcels of property along the block face in which a building or structure is to be located;

(2) Side Yard. Except as provided in subsections (3), (4) (5) and (6) of this Section, each lot or parcel of land in the CG zone shall have a side yard of at least ten (10) feet when located adjacent to a residential zone. There shall be no requirements in those instances where the side property line abuts a commercial or industrial zone;

(3) Side Yard - Corner Lots. On corner lots, the side yard contiguous with the street shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width, and shall not be used for vehicular parking. Said area shall be appropriately landscaped except those portions devoted to access and driveway use;

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

(5) Side Yard - Accessory Building. An accessory building may be located on a side property line if, and only if, all of the following conditions are met:

(a) An accessory building has no openings on the side which is contiguous to the property line, and the wall of said building adjacent to the property line has four (4) hour fire-retardant rating; and

(b) The accessory building has facilities for the discharge of all roof drainage onto the lot or parcel on which it is erected.

(6) Rear Yard. There shall be no rear yard requirements except as may be dictated by provisions of the International Building Code; and

(7) Rear Yard - Accessory Building. No requirement.

(Am 1987-45, Am 1987-48, Am 1995-02, Am 1999-30, Am 2011-08)