(A) One temporary real estate sales office or model sales home per builder or developer shall be permitted in a section or phase of a new residential development for each 25 units in the development project, provided the office and/or model home:
(1) Is aesthetically compatible with the character of project development in terms of exterior color, predominant exterior building materials, and landscape;
(2) Is served by a hard-surfaced roadway to ensure provision of emergency vehicles and services if necessary;
(3) Is served by utility services for staff and visitors;
(4) Complies with the applicable standards in the approved development plan (if applicable);
(5) Is operated by a developer or builder active in the same phase or section where the use is located; and
(6) Is removed or the model home is converted into a permanent residential use once 85% occupancy in the section or phase of the development is reached.
(B) A temporary real estate sales office of model home shall be issued a temporary certificate of occupancy prior to use. No residential occupancy may be approved until a final certificate of occupancy is issued by the city's Building Official.
(Ord. 583, passed 8-26-2019)