A building permit may be issued for a model home upon approval and recording of a final plat, provided that:
A. The number of model homes within the final plat shall not exceed:
1. Prior to completion of public infrastructure improvements provided that at least a maintainable Class 5 aggregate base, structurally sufficient to allow public safety access to each building site approved by the City Engineer is installed prior to issuance of a building permit:
a. One (1) building per homebuilder or the following, whichever is greater:
(1) Plats with less than forty (40) lots: Two (2) model homes.
(2) Plats with forty (40) lots or more: Three (3) model homes.
b. Construction of more than one (1) model home allowed under this subsection shall require the buildings be located on abutting lots.
2. After completion of public infrastructure improvements (including a first lift of asphalt) approved by the City Engineer: Three (3) buildings or ten percent (10%) of the lots within the final plat, whichever is greater.
B. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a model home until the public infrastructure improvements including the first lift of asphalt have been completed and approved by the City Engineer. (Ord. 979, 5-15-2017)