The Critical Hillside (CH) Overlay Zone is established to provide prudent development standards to help protect the sensitive hillside areas of Provo City’s east bench. The requirements of the CH Overlay Zone impose additional or prevailing requirements to those required by the underlying zone. The provisions of this zone are intended to aid in the protection of ridgelines, to support the stability of slopes, and to protect existing public accesses. Trees and other vegetation provide earth-stabilizing and aesthetic benefits. The provisions of this zone help preserve existing vegetation and require the reestablishment of vegetation areas disturbed in the development process. Design standards are included herein to preserve and complement the natural beauty and ecological health of Provo’s hillside areas. The requirements of this zone consider the potential slope, fire, and natural hazards associated with the hillside areas and require mitigation of these hazards in the development process.