(A) For the purpose of this chapter, a MODEL HOME is defined as a completed and furnished home/unit set aside for the sole purpose of showing to potential customers. No more than one occupied model home may be maintained in a development zoned R-20SF or R-20MF. Additional units may be maintained in a development zoned R-20MF.
(B) Model homes/units are allowed according to the following requirements:
(1) The model/unit must be owned/leased and operated by the developer of the property, or by a single executive sales/marketing agency contracted by the developer.
(2) The model/unit may be manned by sales agents, but no substantial office activity may take place on the premises. Substantial office activity is indicated by the closing of sales, the presence of secretarial staff, or by deliveries of supplies and equipment, and the like. Under no circumstances will the model/unit be used as surrogate places of business to conduct real estate business not associated with the specific development in which they are located. An unmanned unit shall be defined as a finished unit that is furnished and may be shown, however it may not be occupied by sales agents, nor may any real estate office activity take place therein.
(3) The model/unit may be indicated by a sign in accordance with §§ 153.110 through 153.123 of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 6-8-78; Am. Res. passed 4-8-10) Penalty, see § 10.99