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(1) All buildings, including accessory buildings and structures, except as otherwise provided in Subsection (2) of this Section, shall not cover more than fifty (50) percent of the lot or parcel upon which they are placed. A parking structure which is located below natural grade shall not be included in this calculation. The area covered by an at-grade parking area, whether paved or not, shall be included in the calculation of lot coverage under this Section.

(2) Lot coverage for a one-family dwelling or any dwelling originally constructed as a one-family dwelling shall be determined by the yard requirements of Section14.32.060, Provo City Code. Permissible lot coverage for accessory buildings outside the buildable area for dwellings within this Subsection (2) shall be subject to the limitations of Subsection (3) of this Section, whether used for parking or for other purposes.

(3) Front and corner side yard paving shall be limited to the amount of paving necessary to provide direct access to an attached garage or carport, or legal interior side or rear yard parking. The street curb cut shall not exceed 35 feet in width.

(4) Only one interior side yard may have paving of up to one hundred (100) percent. The other interior side yard shall have no paving. Remaining areas of the lot or parcel shall be maintained in landscaping, as set forth in Section 15.20.040, Provo City Code, and as otherwise provided in Section 15.20.080, Provo City Code, but may include pedestrian walkways, patios, a swimming pool, or similar features, with the exception of driveways, commonly incorporated into a landscaped yard.

(5) The total area of all paved parking and access in the front yard, including detached parking structures, shall not exceed more than thirty five (35) percent of the total front yard.

(6) The total area of all paved parking and access in the rear yard, including detached parking structures, shall not exceed more than forty (40) percent of the total rear yard.

(7) Areas of hardscape to be used for activities other than parking must be designed to prohibit the parking of vehicles. Any structure or device used to prohibit parking must be integrated with the overall design, be permanent, and immovable.

(8) All parking areas or spaces, covered or uncovered, must comply with the Design Standards as set forth in Section 14.37.100, Provo City Code.

(Enacted 2002-03, Am 2002-33, Am 2002-44, Am 2005-32, Am 2006-46, Am 2011-15)