14.49D.090 Projections into Yards.
(1) The following structures may be erected on or into any required yard:
(a) fences and walls in conformance with the Provo City Code,
(b) landscape elements including trees, shrubs, and other plants, and
(c) necessary appurtenances for utility service.
(2) The structures listed below may project into a minimum front or rear yard not more than four (4) feet and into a minimum side yard not more than two (2) feet:
(a) cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, or other similar architectural features,
(b) fireplace structures and bays, provided that they are not wider than eight (8) feet, measured generally parallel to the wall of which they are a part, and
(c) stairways, balconies, door stoops, fire escapes, awnings and planting boxes or masonry planters not exceeding twenty-four (24) inches in height.
(3) The structure listed below may project into a rear yard not more than twelve (12) feet.
(a) patio, provided such structure is not more than one (1) story in height and is open on at least three (3) sides, except for necessary supporting columns and customary architectural features.