A. A Land Alteration Permit to begin site development may be granted by the Planning Department office provided that:
1. The applicant has fulfilled all requirements of Sec. 10-06-25 H. above and received Secondary Approval from the Designated Official;
2. The applicant has filed with the Planning Department office copies of the final revised secondary plat, and final development and construction plans.
B. Model Homes/Sales Offices, Conditional ILP.
1. After secondary approval of the plat and plans, and prior to recording of the plat, the Plan Commission and/or its duly authorized representative(s) may conditionally authorize the issuance of conditional ILPs for show models. The conditional ILPs shall be valid for a period of one (1) year; however, the Plan Commission may choose to renew the ILPs at one (1)-year intervals. The Plan Commission shall adopt written Rules of Procedure for the issuance and administration of conditional model home ILPs.
2. A model home shall serve as temporary sales office only for homes sold within the subdivision in which it is located. A model home shall not be used as a real estate sales office for properties located outside the boundaries of the Primary Plat of the subdivision in which it is located.
3. Two (2) ILPs shall be required initially. A standard ILP shall be required for construction of the dwelling. A one (1)-year permit for use as a model home/sales office shall be required and may be renewed on an annual basis.
4. The number of show model permits issued (per primary plat) shall be limited to the following:
a. Single-Family Dwelling Subdivision: maximum of five (5) dwellings;
b. Two-Family Dwelling Subdivision: maximum of four (4) dwellings (two (2) buildings);
c. Multi-Family Dwelling Subdivision: maximum of four (4) dwelling units. Multi-Family dwellings may have more than four (4) units in a single building, but no more than four (4) units may be used as show models.
5. Prior to issuance of a permit for a model home, one of the following conditions shall be met:
a. Stabilized access surface and stone base for streets, and municipal water with fire hydrant in service shall be in place; or
b. Applicant shall provide the city with writing verification of indemnification/hold-harmless provision provided by applicant’s insurance coverage.
6. A show model shall not be occupied until the subdivision plat has been recorded.
(Ord. 20-29, §2, 9-21-20; Ord. 21-44, §1, 10-4-21)