14.32.020 Permitted Uses.
(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. |
One-family dwelling - detached (See Section 14.34.310, Provo City Code) |
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Residential Facility for Elderly Persons (subject to the standards of Section 14.34.230, Provo City Code) |
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Residential facility for persons with a disability (subject to the standards of Section 14.34.230, Provo City Code) |
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Electric transmission right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity) |
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Gas pipeline right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity) |
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Gas pressure control stations |
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Water pipeline right-of-way (identifies areas where the surface is devoted exclusively to the right-of-way of the activity. |
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Irrigation distribution channels |
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Water pressure control stations and pumping plants |
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Sewage pipeline right-of-way (identifies areas where surface is devoted exclusively to right-of-way activity) |
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Sewage pumping stations |
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Combination utilities right-of-way (identifies areas where surface is devoted exclusively to right-of-way activity) |
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Storm drain or right-of-way (predominantly covered pipes or boxes) |
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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 |
Communications |
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Electricity regulating substations |
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4818 |
Small generation |
4829 |
Other gas utilities, NEC |
Water storage as part of a utility system (covered including water storage standpipes) |
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Debris basin (a dam and basin for intercepting debris) |
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Spreading grounds (area for percolating water into underground) |
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Mail and phone order houses (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Dry goods and general merchandise (yarn, linen, crafts, fabric, etc.) (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Groceries (only in existing commercial structures that comply with the provisions of Section 14.32.140(5), Provo City Code) |
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Candy, nut, and confectionery (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Apparel and accessories (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Custom tailoring (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Eating places (only in existing commercial structures) |
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Miscellaneous retail trade (except 5920, 5930, 5960, and 5980; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Antiques (includes furniture, glassware, etc.; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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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) |
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Bicycles and parts (only in existing commercial structures that comply with the provisions of Section 14.32.140(5), Provo City Code) |
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Photography studio (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Beauty and barber shop (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Mortuary (only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Personal services (only in existing commercial structures; does not include 6294, 6295) |
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Personal services (wedding chapels and reception centers; only in historic buildings as defined in this Title) |
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Professional services (except 6513 to 6518; only in existing commercial structures) |