(1) Where a lot in any multiple family residential, business, commercial or industrial zone abuts a lot in any one-family residential, residential agricultural or agricultural zone, or where a business, commercial or industrial zone abuts a lot in a multiple family residential zone, a landscaped yard at least ten (10) feet wide shall be provided on such lot along the property line where the lot abuts one (1) or more of the aforementioned lots and landscaped to the standards of Section 15.20.110, Provo City Code. Building setback in such areas shall be at least one (1) foot for each two (2) feet of building height. Buildings over twenty (20) feet high shall be set back at least ten (10) feet. This Section shall not apply to the DT1 (General Downtown) or GW (Downtown Gateway) zone.

(2) Where the side yard of a commercial or multiple family residential corner lot abuts the same street as the front yard of an adjoining residential property facing the same street, the minimum side yard setback on the corner lot shall be twenty (20) feet from the street right-of-way line.

(3) Where a lot in any multiple family residential, business, commercial or industrial zone abuts a lot in any one-family residential, residential agricultural or agricultural zone or where a business, commercial or industrial zone abuts a lot in a multiple family residential zone, there shall be provided a landscaped front yard on such lot equal to that of the residential use on the abutting property.

(4) Any multiple family residential, business, commercial or industrial parking lot consisting of four (4) or more spaces and that portion of the driveway back of the building line shall be screened from the street and from adjoining properties in the abutting residential, residential agricultural or agricultural zones by either a landscape berm two (2) feet high at the crown, a hedgerow at least five (5) feet high at maturity, or a masonry wall not less than three (3) feet high in the front yard, and not more than six (6) feet high located back of the building line.

(5) All building and parking lot lighting shall comply with the outdoor lighting regulations of Title 15, Provo City Code.

(6) Notwithstanding a permitted or conditional use provision to the contrary, a use that involves open storage of merchandise or equipment, off-premise signs, trade or industry that is noxious or offensive by reason of the emission of odor, smoke, gas, vibration or noise shall be strictly prohibited on a lot abutting a residential, residential agricultural or agricultural zone.

(7) No overhead/bay doors shall be permitted in the wall of a building which faces a residential, residential agricultural or agricultural zone if said wall is closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the property line.

(8) All mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioners, fans, pumps, etc.) should be located within the building or on a roof with parapet walls. Any mechanical equipment located on the outside of a building within twenty-five (25) feet of the nearest residential use shall have a visual/noise barrier (masonry wall or landscaping) that completely surrounds the equipment and extends at least one (1) foot above the equipment. Noise from mechanical equipment shall not exceed the decibel level set forth in Section 9.06.030, Provo City Code.

(9) No loading dock or delivery pickup area shall be located within fifty (50) feet of a residential use. These areas shall be screened from public view with a six (6) foot masonry wall.

(10) No trash container shall be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet from the side property line of a lot in a residential, residential agricultural or agricultural zone.

(11) All of the above-listed requirements shall apply, unless the Planning Commission approves an alternative buffering arrangement equal to or better than the requirements set forth in this Subsection. The Planning Commission shall make specific findings justifying the alternate buffering arrangement.