14.33A.210 Design Standards.
(1) In the event that the design standards of this Section conflict with the other design standards and guidelines of Title 14 or 15, Provo City Code, the standards of this Section shall take precedence.
(2) Buildings. The following design standards apply for new buildings proposed in the CH Zone:
(a) Buildings shall be designed to follow natural contours rather than modifying the land to accept a building design not tailored to the site. (See Figure 14.33A.12: Buildings to Follow Natural Contours – Permitted and Figure 14.33A.13: Buildings to Follow Natural Contours – Not Permitted).
Figure 14.33A.12. Buildings to Follow Natural Contours – Permitted
(This home was sited to follow the natural contour of the land.)
Figure 14.33A.13. Buildings to Follow Natural Contours – Not Permitted
(This land was modified to accept a building design not tailored for the site.)
(b) Building designs that require a strong structural statement, such as extensive cantilevers or cuts and fills, are prohibited on slopes that are greater than thirty percent (30%).
(c) The massing or grouping of buildings shall be scaled to harmonize and achieve balance with the natural features of the specific site.
(d) Roof lines and building mass shall echo the angles and shapes repeated in the natural landscape.
(e) Building mass and wall lines shall be broken up to complement natural settings and slopes.
(f) The use of building materials in colors that blend harmoniously with the surrounding natural settings is required. Brash, contrasting color combinations are prohibited.
(g) Flammable wood roofing shingles are prohibited.
(3) Landscaping. The following landscaping design standards apply in relation to permit applications for new main buildings and new developments proposed in the CH Zone:
(a) Landscaping shall incorporate natural features such as trees, significant vegetative patterns, interesting landforms, rocks, water, views, and orientation. (See Figure 14.33A.14: Incorporation of Natural Features into Landscaping – Permitted and Figure 14.33A.15: Incorporation of Natural Features into Landscaping – Not Permitted).
Figure 14.33A.14. Incorporation of Natural Features into Landscaping – Permitted
(The landscaping of this property incorporates natural features and landforms.)
Figure 14.33A.15. Incorporation of Natural Features into Landscaping – Not Permitted
(Besides the trees in the background, the natural features that once existed on this property were cleared away and not incorporated into the landscaping.)
(b) All disturbed areas shall be revegetated using native or water-wise adapted plant species and materials characteristic of the disturbed area; however, this requirement shall not preclude a property owner from establishing nonnative or nonwater-wise adapted plant species within: (i) a five (5) foot wide perimeter around the edge of all structures and (ii) planting beds located not more than thirty (30) feet from the main building(s).
(4) Fencing. The following fencing design standards apply in the CH Zone:
(a) Fencing used to screen patios, other outdoor areas, and service areas within the LOD may be composed of the following fencing materials:
(i) Natural or stained wood;
(ii) Brick;
(iii) Rock;
(iv) Stone;
(v) Pre-cast fences or walls textured and colored to imitate any of the above materials;
(vi) Wrought iron;
(vii) Vinyl rail;
(viii) Rammed earth; and
(ix) Powder or dull coat chain link fencing (permitted only for telecommunications facilities, public utility compounds, and other related or similar facilities).
(b) The following fencing materials are prohibited in the CH Zone:
(i) Solid board;
(ii) Concrete or concrete block;
(iii) Plywood; and
(iv) Painted materials.
(5) Parking. The following parking design standards apply in the CH Zone:
(a) When visible from public streets and private development roads, parking facilities shall be screened to blend into the natural environment. (See Figure 14.33A.16: Screening Parking Facilities – Permitted and Figure 14.33A.17: Screening Parking Facilities – Not Permitted).
Figure 14.33A.16. Screening Parking Facilities – Permitted
(This parking lot was screened with trees and vegetation and is compatible with the natural environment.)
Figure 14.33A.17. Screening Parking Facilities – Not Permitted
(This parking lot was not screened with trees and vegetation and does not blend into the natural environment.)
(6) Utility Infrastructure.
(a) Insofar as possible, utility infrastructure, including water tanks, shall be screened from public rights-of-way or designed to blend into the natural environment. However, such screening or design (to blend into the natural environment) shall not compromise maintenance access to such facilities.
(b) Insofar as possible, above-grade utility poles, if allowed by other provisions of this Code, shall not be sited, or left after the completion of development activities, on small, elevated mounds of earth or other materials, but shall be sited such that the bottom of the utility poles (portion of poles that intersect land) are generally located on the same grade (no more than a five (5) foot deviation in elevation) as the surrounding land in every direction for a distance of at least twenty-five (25) feet. (See Figure 14.33A.18: Above-Grade Utility Poles – Not Permitted).
Figure 14.33A.18. Above-Grade Utility Poles – Not Permitted
(Above-grade utility pole located on earth mound and not on the same grade as surrounding land.)
(7) See Section 14.33A.220, Provo City Code, for design standards applicable to cluster developments.