(A) In any residential district, the developers, builders or their agents may operate 3 model dwelling units as a sales office for the specific project under construction, subject to the following restrictions:
(1) The model dwelling unit shall meet all district requirements for lot and yard dimensions;
(2) Signs shall not be illuminated;
(3) The model dwelling unit shall not be used for any business activity, other than showing, later than 9:00 p.m.;
(4) At least 2 off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the model dwelling unit or on a contiguous lot within the specific project; and
(5) The model dwelling unit shall be discontinued when the specific residential project is sold out and shall comply with regulations generally applicable within the district.
(B) Model dwelling units may be erected or displayed in districts which exclude residential uses, provided that the models shall not be used for residential purposes, but only for display as a means to sell homes in districts in which they are permitted and provided that all other requirements of the district in which the model dwelling unit is erected shall be met.
(1981 Code, § 510) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)