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(1) Landscaping. All unimproved areas shall be landscaped as required by Chapter 15.20, Provo City Code.

(2) Trash Storage. See Section 14.34.080, Provo City Code.

(3) Fencing Standards. Structural fences six (6) feet or less in height shall not require a building permit. Structural fences over six (6) feet in height shall require a building permit from the Building Inspection Division. A structural or vegetative fence shall not create a sight distance hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic as determined by the Provo City Traffic Engineer.

(a) Front Yard. Solid walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are sight obscuring may be built to a maximum of three (3) feet in height in any required front yard perimeter. Such walls, fences, hedges or screening materials may slope upward to connect with a higher side yard fence. The length of a sloped fence section shall not exceed one (1) section or a maximum of ten (10) feet. Walls, fences, hedges or screening materials which are not sight obscuring (at least fifty percent (50%) open) may be built to a maximum of six (6) feet in height in a front yard.

(b) Side Yard. Solid, sight obscuring fences or walls and non-sight obscuring fences (at least fifty percent (50%) open) may be built to a maximum height of six (6) feet, except within required front yard setback.

(c) Rear Yard. Walls and fences in a rear yard may exceed six (6) feet; provided, that a building permit is first obtained from the Building Inspection Division prior to construction.

(d) Grade Differences. Where there is a difference in the grade of the properties on either side of a fence, wall or other similar structure, the height of the fence shall be measured from the natural grade of the property upon which it is located.

(e) Retaining Walls. Where a retaining wall protects a cut below or a fill above the natural grade and is located on the line separating lots or properties, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed.

(f) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to certain other fences such as tennis court backstops or patio enclosures as approved by the Zoning Administrator, if it is determined that such fences do not create a hazard or violation of other sections of the Provo City Code. All other exceptions shall obtain Planning Commission approval. Standards for barbed wire and similar types of fences are listed in Section 9.14.020, Provo City Code.

(4) Utility Easements. Easements of not less than eight (8) feet in width shall be required as set forth in Section 15.03.220, Provo City Code, unless written approval is granted by the appropriate utility company to reduce the easements.

(5) Occupancy Restrictions.

(a) Each unit shall be limited to family occupancy or two (2) baching singles as defined by Chapter 14.06, Provo City Code.

(b) Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for a dwelling unit, a permanent notice shall be placed on the electrical box within the unit indicating maximum allowable occupancy of the unit based on the approved occupancy consistent with a recorded parking and occupancy or development agreement. This notice shall be located on a six (6) inch by six (6) inch (6"x6") metal or plastic plate permanently attached to the electrical box with minimum one-half (1/2) inch engraved letters.

(Enacted 2005-28, Am 2020-33)