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See Sections 14.040A.020 and 14.34.280, Provo City Code. In addition, the following specific design standards shall apply to all development in the Very-High Density Restricted Area PRO zone:

(1) General building requirements.

(a) The design of development within the Very-High Density Restricted Area PRO zone shall include common themes and styles in building designs. All buildings shall be approved by the Provo City Design Review Committee prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(b) Building forms and landscape materials shall be harmonious with the existing context and natural landscape features. Architectural character is restricted and the style selected shall conform to the following general design guidelines:

(i) Architectural features should enhance the individual identity of each unit.

(ii) Figures 4.1 and. 4.2 of the approved Lanai Development Plan shall be used as guides in interpreting this Subsection.

(c) When possible, windows, balconies and porches should be oriented to the street. Window designs may be varied to reflect the diversity of architecture in the area.

(d) Roof shapes shall harmonize with and shall reflect the diversity of the building’s architectural character. Appropriate use of both pitched and flat roofs is encouraged. Roofs shall be made of standing-seam metal, shake, or cement tile.

(e) Building materials should be durable and suitable for the design in which they are used. Natural materials such as stone, wood trim, plaster (EIFS), or cement siding are required. Aluminum and vinyl siding are prohibited.

(f) To the extent allowed by flood protection measures, garages may be depressed below street grade.

(g) No trash, used materials, or wrecked or abandoned vehicles or equipment shall be stored in an open area. Storage of commercial goods or materials shall be prohibited. Containers for trash storage of a size, type and quantity approved by the City shall be screened by a sight obscuring fence and maintained in an appropriate location. See Section 14.34.080, Provo City Code.

(h) Light fixtures shall be provided at each building entrance.

(i) When possible, each residential unit shall have an associated private outdoor space, deck or patio.

(j) Storefronts shall harmonize with or accent the general quality and character of the neighborhood.

(k) The design spirit of signage for the Very-High Density Restricted Area PRO zone is that of maximum variety within a general order that augments and reinforces the character of the neighborhood itself.

(i) Internally illuminated signs shall not be permitted.

(ii) Original and distinctive graphics are encouraged. Tenants are urged to consider developing a logo or symbol that is three-dimensional.

(iii) Maximum sign size shall be limited to one (1) square foot per lineal foot of retail frontage.

(iv) Maximum letter height shall he limited to eighteen (18) inches for retail space and twelve (12) inches for office space.

(v) Signs may be placed only on the street side of buildings

(vi) The provisions of Section 14.38.110 of this Title may be applied to a project in the Very-High Density Restricted Area PRO zone so long as the Planning Commission finds:

(A) the scale of the project, its location in relation to other surrounding uses, the nature of surrounding uses, the orientation of buildings within the project and building setbacks from adjoining roads, and/or the classification of such roads on which the commercial or residential uses within a mixed use project have frontage that require the application of Section 14.38.110 of this Title; and

(B) the signage provided is in harmony with the intensity and scale of the project and surrounding uses and provides beneficial results for both the project and the public served by the project signage, as determined by the Planning Commission.

(2) General landscape requirements.

(a) All residential yard areas except those portions devoted to driveways, buildings, or parking, shall be designed with suitable landscaping of plants, shrubs, trees, grass, and similar landscaping materials.

(b) Street trees shall be developed and maintained to improve and beautify the Very-High Density Restricted Area PRO zone. Street trees shall include a minimum of one (1) deciduous tree, two (2) inch caliper minimum (measured six (6) inches above grade or six (6) inches from the top of the root ball), per thirty (30) feet of street frontage. In addition, one (1) tree per two (2) dwelling units and two (2) shrubs per one (1) dwelling unit shall be planted.

(c) Parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with a landscaping plan approved as part of a project plan approval. Landscaping shall be installed between individual driveways to soften areas of paving.

(d) Buildings shall be situated with respect to and in accordance with the topography and natural features of the developable lot or parcel.

(e) Pedestrian and bicycle circulation shall be encouraged in the Very-High Density Restricted Area PRO zone. Sidewalks adjacent to the front of condominium units shall have a minimum dimension of six (6) feet.

(f) Outdoor lighting plans shall conform to all regulations set forth in Chapter 15.21, Provo City Code.

(3) Any development phase which follows the initial phase of development within the Very-High Density Restricted Area PRO zone shall be consistent with the design of such initial phase, as determined by the Design Review Committee.

(Enacted 2006-02)