Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this subsection is to provide for the erection of model homes and temporary real estate offices in new subdivisions without adversely affecting the character of surrounding residential neighborhoods or creating a general nuisance. As model homes represent a unique temporary commercial use, special consideration must be given to the peculiar problems associated with them and special standards must be applied to ensure reasonable compatibility with their surrounding environment.
Subd. 2. Procedure. The erection of a model home(s) and temporary real estate office(s) shall require a temporary use permit.
Subd. 3. Special Requirements.
1. Model homes and temporary real estate offices shall be allowed as provided for in the applicable zoning district in which they are located.
2. Model homes and temporary real estate offices shall be located near the front of the project site for ease of access and visibility from public streets.
3. Paved (asphalt) temporary parking facilities equal to four spaces per model home dwelling unit or temporary real estate office shall be provided. The overall design and drainage of the temporary parking facility shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
4. Model homes and temporary real estate offices shall not be issued a temporary occupancy permit until such time as the first asphalt lift is installed on streets that will be used to access the facility.
5. Access from a temporary parking facility onto a local, residential street shall be minimized. Where this requirement is physically impractical, access shall be directed away from residential neighborhoods to the greatest extent possible.
6. No model home or temporary real estate office shall incorporate outside lighting which creates a nuisance due to glare or intensity, as provided for in subsection 1006.06.
7. All model home and temporary real estate office signage shall comply with the sign regulations as contained in Chapter 13 of the City Code.
8. The temporary use permit shall terminate three years from its date of issuance or upon such time as 85% of the development is completed, whichever occurs first.
9. No permanent residential occupancy permit shall be issued for a model home until such time as the structure has been fully converted to a residence. Such conversion shall include, but not be limited to, parking lot restoration and the removal of signage and lighting.
10. The restoration of all temporary parking areas with appropriate landscaping shall be completed by the end of the next growing season.
11. All criteria for temporary use consideration but not procedural requirements, as contained in subsection 1002.10 shall be considered and satisfactorily met.