A. Model homes and model homes with temporary real estate offices shall be allowed in all residential zoning districts in which they are located and shall be utilized solely for selling purposes of lots and/or homes within the subdivision in which it is located. (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000)
B. Temporary off street parking facilities equal to three (3) paved spaces per model home dwelling unit or a model home with a temporary real estate office shall be provided. The head-in parking area on the driveway for the model home may be used to satisfy the off street parking requirement provided that the stalls are not in a tandem arrangement and no portion of the stall encroaches into the public right-of-way. The overall design, drainage, and surfacing of the temporary off street parking facility shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator. (Ord. 730, sec. 25, 3-17-2003)
C. Access from a temporary parking facility shall be directed away from developed and occupied residential neighborhoods to the greatest extent possible.
D. No model home or model home with a temporary real estate office shall incorporate outside lighting which creates a nuisance due to glare or intensity, as provided for in section 11-16-17 of this title.
E. All signage shall comply with the sign regulations as contained in chapter 23 of this title for the zoning district in which the model home and/or temporary real estate office is located. (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000)
F. The administrative permit shall terminate three (3) years from its date of issuance or when building permits have been issued for all of the lots within a final plat or subsequent phases of the same preliminary plat of a subdivision, whichever comes first, unless extended by the Zoning Administrator. (Ord. 867, sec. 80, 5-17-2010)
G. No residential certificate of occupancy shall be issued for a model home or model home with a temporary real estate office until such time as the structure has been fully converted to a residence in compliance with the adopted Building Code. Additionally, such conversion shall include, but not be limited to, parking lot restoration and the removal of signage and lighting. (Ord. 762, sec. 12, 4-5-2004)
H. The restoration of all temporary parking areas with appropriate landscaping shall be completed by the end of the following growing season. (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000)