Contents of Provo City General Plan
- Introduction and Community Vision
- Community Vision Statement
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Population
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Ch. I Land Use, Growth, and Urban Design
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Art. 1.1 Introduction
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Art. 1.2 Background
- § 1.2.1 Relationship between the General Plan Map and Land Use Element
- § 1.2.2 Relationship between Land Use Policies and Zoning
- § 1.2.3 Urban Growth
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§ 1.2.4 Urban Design
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§ 1.2.5 Design Standards
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§ 1.2.6 Design Corridors Approved by Ordinance
- § 1.2.7 General Plan Designations
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§ 1.2.8 Zoning and Development Policy Changes
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§ 1.2.9 Key Land Use Policies (by Area and Neighborhood)
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§ 1.2.10 Additional Tools for Urban Growth and Land Use Annexation Policy Plan
- Art. 1.3 Vision
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Art. 1.4 Goals and Implementation
- Goal 1.4.1 Improve neighborhood inter-connectivity
- Goal 1.4.2 Help neighborhoods preserve their own identity and sense of place
- Goal 1.4.3 Disperse the increasing demand for affordable housing throughout the City and the County
- Goal 1.4.4 Promote safety through urban design
- Goal 1.4.5 Establish reasonable community-based design review standards for all developments
- Goal 1.4.6 Capitalize on local natural resources and neighborhood amenities
- Goal 1.4.7 Empower neighborhoods by giving families, individuals, and businesses opportunities to participate in neighborhoods
- Goal 1.4.8 Encourage owner occupancy or long-term residency by promoting healthy and balanced neighborhoods and by involving schools, businesses, religious congregations, and community organizations
- Goal 1.4.9 Maintain and improve the physical appearance and beauty of neighborhoods
- Goal 1.4.10 Help neighborhoods become well informed and educated on city-related issues
- Goal 1.4.11 Protect existing owner-occupied housing and neighborhoods and encourage an increased percentage of owner-occupied or long-term residency housing in Provo neighborhoods
- Goal 1.4.12 Identify opportunities for neighborhood amenities in established neighborhoods
- Goal 1.4.13 Prioritize areas within the city for economic development
- Goal 1.4.14 Facilitate environmentally sensitive industrial land use and development to contribute to employment opportunities and the city’s tax base without negatively impacting quality of life
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Art. 1.1 Introduction
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Ch. II Transportation and Mobility
- Art. 2.1 Introduction
- Art. 2.2 Background
- Art. 2.3 Vision
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Art. 2.4 Goals and Implementation
- Goal 2.4.1 Promote connectivity for all modes of transportation to key locations throughout the City
- Goal 2.4.2 Augment and ensure proper maintenance of the current and future transportation opportunities in Provo
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Goal 2.4.3 Modify current street standards and encourage utilization of design tools to promote complete street design in appropriate areas of the City
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- Goal 2.4.4 Promote easier navigation with appropriate signage and education throughout the city
- Goal 2.4.5 Enhance Provo City Downtown as a destination
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Ch. III Housing
- Art. 3.1 Introduction
- Art. 3.2 Background
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Art. 3.3 Vision
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Art. 3.4 Goals and Implementation
- Goal 3.4.1 Encourage healthy and balanced and stable neighborhoods where schools, businesses, religious congregations, and community organizations can thrive
- Goal 3.4.2 Protect existing owner-occupied housing and neighborhoods and encourage an increased percentage of owner-occupied or long-term residency housing in Provo neighborhoods
- Goal 3.4.3 Encourage stability and owner occupancy in Provo’s housing inventory by recognizing that zoning and land use have a significant and direct impact on the local school district and the district’s ability to educate its students. Families that are unstable in terms of their location within the community make educating their children a daunting challenge for the school system
- Goal 3.4.4 Disperse the increasing demand for affordable housing throughout the City and the County
- Goal 3.4.5 Provo City will encourage the development of various types of housing inventory to increase the health of existing neighborhoods while providing sufficient accommodations for people who want to work and live in Provo
- Goal 3.4.6 Encourage energy efficiency and use of clean and renewable energy in the housing inventory of Provo and increase the environmental health of neighborhoods
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Ch. IV Natural Resources and Environment
- Art. 4.1 Introduction
- Art. 4.2 Background
- Art. 4.3 Vision
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Art. 4.4 Goals and Implementation
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General Environmental Goals
- Goal 4.4.1 Recognize and support volunteer efforts to keep Provo City clean
- Goal 4.4.3 Work effectively as a city and with other governmental agencies and private organizations to protect, preserve, and restore its natural resources in the surrounding mountains, canyons, foothills, wetlands, shorelines, riverbanks and associated wildlife corridor; agricultural lands; and in all city parks; and develop a citywide culture of proactive stewardship to preserve the ecological integrity of these resources
- Goal 4.4.4 Encourage clean business and industry
- Energy
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Air
- Goal 4.4.7 Work with the Utah County Bureau of Air Quality and with the Air Quality Division of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to develop and implement programs to improve ambient air quality in Provo during all seasons of the year
- Goal 4.4.8 Improve air quality to meet or exceed all national and state standards for PM-2.5, PM-10, ozone and carbon dioxide because clean air will improve the health of our residents, aid in recruiting new businesses, increase tourism, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels
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Forests
- Goal 4.4.9 Increase emphasis and efforts to enforce the Watershed Protection Ordinance to ensure the protection of forests in City watershed areas
- Goal 4.4.10 Identify and evaluate the urban forest and habitat areas within the city and develop policies and ordinances that would protect plant life, encourage planting, maintain a green belt and preserve habitats for wildlife
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Soils
- Goal 4.4.11 Work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to develop educational materials informing the public about the soil properties in the area and the consequences or limitations for development thereon
- Goal 4.4.12 Require appropriate engineering expertise in development projects on poorly drained and low bearing strength soils to properly design projects in relation to soil conditions
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Rivers
- Goal 4.4.13 Ensure that Provo River is a year-round stream with protected flows that provide both spawning and rearing habitat for native fish species and seasonal sport species, support and sustain general fishing use, and develop trail access to the river, which will be freeflowing from Provo Canyon to an ecologically restored delta area that enters Utah Lake
- Goal 4.4.14 Restore areas of the Provo River that have been neglected and negatively impacted by development and misuse. Enhance and provide elements that will attract residents and visitors to better enjoy this amenity in a way that is sustainable economically, environmentally and socially
- Goal 4.4.15 Develop design standards that will generate development that contributes to rather than detracts from the beauty of the River
- Goal 4.4.16 Establish program amenities along the River that will attract residents and visitors to explore and enjoy the river corridor in both developed and undeveloped areas of the City
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Watersheds
- Goal 4.4.17 Maintain lot coverage/open space ratios for new development that will ensure adequate lands are preserved for water absorption and percolation for groundwater recharge
- Goal 4.4.18 Maintain the current high quality of Provo’s groundwater resources, both springs and aquifers, and protect them from contamination and reduction in quantity. Watersheds contributing to water sources will also be managed to protect both surface water quality and recharge of groundwater resources
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Wetlands and Wildlife
- Goal 4.4.19 Work with applicable state and federal agencies to identify and preserve significant wetlands
- Goal 4.4.20 Coordinate with state and federal fish and wildlife officials and adopt land use regulations as necessary to protect land areas frequented by wildlife
- Goal 4.4.21 Recognize that Utah Lake is a focal point of local natural resources systems that contribute to the environmental health, economic prosperity, and quality of life of area residents and visitors. Through collaborative restoration, protection, and sustainable-use efforts, the lake and its multiple-use amenities are fully recognized, enjoyed, and protected for current and future generations
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Storm Drainage
- Goal 4.4.22 Design parking lots to provide for filtration of storm water before discharge
- Goal 4.4.23 Acquire, develop, and publicize the availability of educational materials reminding the public of the importance of proper disposal of chemicals
- Goal 4.4.24 Encourage participation in Household Hazardous Waste disposal programs offered by governmental or environmental agencies
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Flood Hazard and Control
- Goal 4.4.25 Continue maintaining the levee system and floodway areas free of encroachments to facilitate the discharge of flood flows
- Goal 4.4.26 Avoid development in flood hazard areas to preserve storage space for flood waters and protect persons and property, unless proper mitigation efforts are implemented
- Goal 4.4.27 Continue participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Maintain a library of FEMA publications for public use
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Geological Hazards
- Goal 4.4.28 Enforce building codes that will protect new construction from seismic hazards
- Goal 4.4.29 Explore incentives and funding sources for the seismic retrofitting of existing buildings
- Goal 4.4.30 Enact land use regulations that will limit development in areas subject to rock fall, landslides, and strata expansion
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General Environmental Goals
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Ch. V Municipal Services and Facilities
- Art. 5.1 Introduction
- Art. 5.2 Background
- Art. 5.3 Vision
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Art. 5.4 Goals and Implementation
- Neighborhoods
- Airport
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Public Safety
- Goal 5.4.4 Meet or exceed national standards in our preparation to respond to and mitigate all emergency situations, whether accidental, natural, or manmade
- Goal 5.4.5 Staff and fund unit to identify community needs, provide enforcement, and educate owners and landlords
- Goal 5.4.6 Use the Officer Friendly program and establish the DARE program in schools. Meet with parent groups for training and education
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Energy
- Goal 5.4.7 Improve energy efficiency in Provo and reduce our dependency on fossil fuels
- Goal 5.4.8 Work with UMPA to continue to seek long-term electrical energy resources that are stable, affordable, and renewable
- Goal 5.4.9 Update annually the five-year CIP and periodically review the ten-year plan to anticipate future projects and the need to upgrade existing electrical infrastructure. As load growth warrants, convert the east 46 kV subtransmission lines with associated substations to 138 kV
- Library
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Infrastructure
- Goal 5.4.12 Maintain the high quality of Provo’s groundwater resources, both springs and aquifers, and protect them from contamination and reduction in quantity. Watersheds contributing to water sources will also be managed to protect both surface water quality and recharge of groundwater resources
- Goal 5.4.13 Provide and maintain the high quality delivery of culinary water throughout the city, including periodic updates to the Water Master Plan and annual updates to the Capital Improvement Plan
- Goal 5.4.14 Maintain aggressive efforts to obtain new water rights as appropriate, to protect existing water rights, and to manage water rights for the most effective beneficial use
- Goal 5.4.15 Provide and maintain appropriate storm water infrastructure, including periodic updates to the Storm Water Master Plan and annual updates to the Capital Improvement Program
- Goal 5.4.16 Provide and maintain appropriate wastewater infrastructure, including periodic updates to the Wastewater Master Plan and annual updates to the Capital Improvement Program
- Sanitation
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Ch. VI Historic Preservation, Redevelopment, and Residential Conservation
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Art. 6.1 Introduction
- Art. 6.2 Background
- Art. 6.3 Vision
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Art. 6.4 Goals and Implementation
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Historic Preservation
- Goal 6.4.1 Raise awareness of local history, culture, and historic sites
- Goal 6.4.2 Preserve the character of existing historic districts and seek to establish new districts in areas where a concentration of eligible buildings remains. (Provo’s Downtown Commercial Historic District is the single locally designated historic district. Center Street/University Avenue Commercial District and the Brigham Young Academy complex remain intact architecturally and should be retained as historic districts.)
- Goal 6.4.3 Preserve historic or unique cultural resources (historic sites or parks)
- Goal 6.4.4 Preserve structures and districts with unique histories or architecture
- Redevelopment
- Residential Conservation
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Historic Preservation
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Art. 6.1 Introduction
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Ch. VII Economic Development
- Art. 7.1 Introduction
- Art. 7.2 Background
- Art. 7.3 Vision
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Art. 7.4 Issues, Goals, and Actions
- Goal 7.4.1 Prioritize areas within the city for economic development
- Goal 7.4.2 Facilitate environmentally sensitive industrial land use and development to contribute to employment opportunities and the city’s tax base without negatively impacting quality of life
- Goal 7.4.3 Work effectively and fairly with the business community to earn a reputation that it is easy to work with Provo City
- Goal 7.4.4 Foster the entrepreneurial spirit and reality of Provo as the preeminent place to start a business in Utah Valley
- Goal 7.4.5 Determine the appropriate types of businesses for Provo to foster and grow
- Goal 7.4.6 Retain/support our established businesses and talent
- Goal 7.4.7 Maximize the vast second language skill set in the community
- Goal 7.4.8 Maximize our airport for business and recreational traffic
- Goal 7.4.9 Maintain well functioning transportation routes throughout the city
- Goal 7.4.10 Facilitate participation by Provo business leaders in the political process
- Goal 7.4.11 Provo City will partner with the business community to encourage greater political participation as well as ensure the process of creating, promoting and growing business is streamlined and easy to navigate
- Goal 7.4.12 Develop Provo as the leader in the State of Utah and Mountain West in entrepreneurial support and the preeminent place to start and grow a business
- Goal 7.4.13 Provo City will encourage a robust business retention and expansion program, while also seeking to recruit businesses and services to our community that are either lacking or have been identified as targeted, key industries
- Goal 7.4.14 Require high-quality commercial development
- Goal 7.4.15 Develop business facilities and locations to encourage new business growth and job formation
- Goal 7.4.16 Promote the Central Business District
- Goal 7.4.17 Require clean business and industry
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Ch. VIII Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
- Art. 8.1 Introduction
- Art. 8.2 Background
- Art. 8.3 Vision
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Art. 8.4 Goals and Implementation
- Goal 8.4.1 Provide a system of attractive and accessible parks and recreation facilities that will provide a complete range of activities for all age groups
- Goal 8.4.2 Protect and provide enhanced opportunities and facilities for the arts, entertainment, and museums reflecting Provo’s status as the county seat of the second most populated county in the state of Utah
- Ch. IX Implementation
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Appendices
- Appendix (1) Population
- Appendix (2) Historic Context for Preservation in Provo City
- Appendix (A1) Parks & Recreation Master Plan
- Appendix (A2) Transportation Master Plan Text
- Appendix (A2-A) Transportation Master Plan – Appendix A
- Appendix (A2-B) Transportation Master Plan – Appendix B
- Appendix (A2-C) Transportation Master Plan – Appendix C
- Appendix (A3) Wastewater Collection Master Plan
- Appendix (A4) Water System Master Plan
- Appendix (B1) Airport Master Plan
- Appendix (B2) South Joaquin Residential Design Standards
- Appendix (B3) State Canyon Area Master Plan
- Appendix (C1) Village at Riverwoods SDP
- Appendix (C2) Country Club Villas SDP
- Appendix (C3) Resdential Agricultural SDP
- Appendix (C4) Rivers End SDP
- Appendix (C5) Lakeview Fields SDP
- Appendix (C6) Villages at Celebrations SDP
- Appendix (D) Council Resolution 2009-98
- Appendix (E) General Plan Amendments
- Appendix (F) Notice of Public Input Availability
- Appendix (G1) Bicycle Master Plan – Part 1
- Appendix (G2) Bicycle Master Plan – Part 2
- Appendix (H1) Joaquin Neighborhood Plan
- Appendix (H2) Downtown Master Plan
- Appendix (H3) Franklin Neighborhood Plan
- Appendix (H4) Southeast Neighborhoods Plan
- Appendix (H5) Timp Neighborhood Plan
- Appendix (I) Downtown Streetscape Standards