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

(3) All such groupings listed herein, and all specific uses listed within them in the Standard Land Use Code, are allowed in the RC zone subject to the limitations set forth herein.

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

Use No.

Use Classification

n/a

Any use which on April 2, 2002 was legally existing and allowed as a permitted, accessory or conditional use in the R1 and R2 zones, as set forth respectively in Sections 14.10.020 and 14.11.020, Provo City Code.

1111

One-family dwelling - detached (See Section 14.34.310, Provo City Code)

1291

Residential Facility for Elderly Persons (subject to the standards of Section 14.34.230, Provo City Code)

1292

Residential facility for persons with a disability (subject to the standards of Section 14.34.230, Provo City Code)

4811

Electric transmission right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity)

4821

Gas pipeline right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity)

4824

Gas pressure control stations

4831

Water pipeline right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity.

4835

Irrigation distribution channels

4836

Water pressure control stations and pumping plants

4841

Sewage pipeline right-of-way (identifies areas where surface is devoted exclusively to right-of-way activity)

4844

Sewage pumping stations

4864

Combination utilities right-of-way (identifies areas where surface is devoted exclusively to right-of-way activity)

4873

Storm drain or right-of-way (predominantly covered pipes or boxes)

6910

Religious activities

(5) Permitted Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures are permitted in the RC 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, 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;

(d) Home occupations subject to the regulations of Chapter 14.41, Provo City Code;

(e) Storage of materials used to construct 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 that 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 animal capable of inflicting harm or discomfort or endangering the health and safety of any person or property.

(g) 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 Chapter 14.30, Provo City Code.

(6) Conditional Uses. The following uses and structures are permitted in the RC 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.

Use No.

Use Classification

4700

Communications

4814

Electricity regulating substations

4818

Small generation

4829

Other gas utilities, NEC

4834

Water storage as part of a utility system (covered including water storage standpipes)

4872

Debris basin (a dam and basin for intercepting debris)

4874

Spreading grounds (area for percolating water into underground)

5320

Mail and phone order houses (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

5391

Dry goods and general merchandise (yarn, linen, crafts, fabric, etc.) (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

5410

Groceries (only in existing commercial structures that comply with the provisions of Section 14.32.140(5), Provo City Code)

5441

Candy, nut, and confectionery (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

5600

Apparel and accessories (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

5670

Custom tailoring (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

5810

Eating places (only in existing commercial structures)

5900

Miscellaneous retail trade (except 5920, 5930, 5960, and 5980; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

5931

Antiques (includes furniture, glassware, etc.; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

5932

Second hand clothing, shoes, furniture and books (does not include 5933, flea markets, or 5936, thrift stores; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

5952

Bicycles and parts (only in existing commercial structures that comply with the provisions of Section 14.32.140(5), Provo City Code)

6220

Photography studio (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

6230

Beauty and barber shop (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

6241

Mortuary (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

6290

Personal services (only in existing commercial structures; does not include 6294, 6295)

6299

Personal services (wedding chapels and reception centers; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title)

6500

Professional services (except 6513 to 6518; only in existing commercial structures)

(Enacted 2002-03, Am 2002-33, Am 2002-44, Am 2004-03, Am 2004-40, Am 2005-18, Am 2008-38, Am 2016-13, Am 2017-30, Am 2019-45, Am 2020-53, Am 2021-33)