Model homes or dwelling units may be permitted in any residential subdivision subject to the following conditions:
(A) The model home area shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. The approval shall include an approved site plan detailing the area so designated and temporary improvements such as public parking areas, nonresidential structures and/or similar improvements normally associated with a model home area.
(B) The model home area shall exist for a time period specified by the City Council or until the project is 90% sold out or rented out, whichever shall be sooner. At the end of the time period, the subdivider shall be required to restore the area to a normal residential character unless a time extension is granted by the City Council so that the model home may serve to advertise another area.
(C) The city may require a bond to ensure restoration of a model home area.
(D) Signs in a model home area shall be regulated by the code and amendments thereto.
(E) Individual units, built on speculation, with no exterior alterations for model home purposes shall be exempt from these requirements.
(F) Model homes may be constructed prior to the availability of public utilities, but not occupied as residential living units until public utilities are connected to the dwellings.
(‘81 Code, § B1-15) (Ord. 293, passed 4-21-83)