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Subject to the standards set forth in Subsections (1) through (8) of this Section, storage of recreational vehicles shall be allowed as a conditional use in A1 zones and towing impound yards shall be allowed as a permitted use in CM, M1, M2, F1 and PIC zones.

(1) Every recreational vehicle storage area and towing impound yard shall be screened on all sides by an opaque wall or fence that meets the requirements of this Subsection.

(a)  Fence or wall height shall be at least eight (8) feet for recreational vehicle storage areas and at least six (6) feet for towing impound yards. Fence height may be shorter if built upon a permanent landscaped berm, and the combined height of the berm and fence meets the requirements of this Subsection.

(b) Fencing material shall be “Beauty Link” chain link, wood, masonry, or composite fence material. Vinyl fencing shall not be permitted.

(c) A masonry wall shall be required along all sides facing and within one hundred (100) feet of a residential zone.

(d) A masonry wall shall be required along all sides viewable from the public right-of-way along a design corridor listed in Section 14.34.290, Provo City Code.

(e) Gates on walls or fences shall be opaque and be made of wood, metal, or composite fence material.

(2) Required yards in the underlying zone shall be landscaped with some combination of trees, shrubs, hedgerows, turf, ground covers, organic mulches, decorative stone, and native plants. Preference shall be given to drought-resistant native species. Landscaping shall be irrigated and permanently maintained.

(3) When adjoining a residential zone boundary, a minimum thirty (30) foot landscaped setback shall be required from the residential zone boundary. The landscaped setback shall be located between the property or zone boundary line and the wall. Landscape buffer requirements of Section 15.20.110, Provo City Code, shall be followed.

(4) All parking areas and driveways shall be built as described in Section 14.37.090, Provo City Code. Gravel parking areas shall be maintained in a weed-free condition.

(5) One (1) on-premises sign shall be permitted per street frontage in the front or side yard setback. Said sign shall be no higher than five (5) feet, and no more than thirty-two (32) square feet in area.

(6) All lighting shall meet the requirements of Chapter 15.21, Provo City Code.

(7) If the site is adjacent to a residential zone, only one (1) towing company may operate from the site.

(8) When located on a design corridor, a minimum twenty (20) foot landscaped setback shall be required. The landscaped setback shall be located between the fenced yard and the corridor.

(Enacted 1991-72, Am 1995-05, Am 2001-48, Am 2015-21, Am 2018-39, Am 2020-09)