A. After recording of a subdivision plat, building permits for model homes may be issued before completion of on and off site improvements, subject to the following requirements:
1. The applicant must provide proof of ownership of the property where the model home is proposed to be located.
2. The applicant must sign a statement acknowledging that the applicant takes full responsibility for the risks being taken by constructing a model home before on and off site improvements are completed.
3. All on and off site improvements for the full plat must be completed within forty five (45) days of issuance of the first model home building permit. If, in the opinion of the city engineer or the city building official, on and off site improvements cannot be completed within forty five (45) days of the issuance of a permit for a model home, then the city engineer or the city building official may withhold approval of a model home building permit.
4. If all on and off site improvements for the full plat are not completed within the forty five (45) day period, the city may suspend issuance of additional permits until improvements are completed.
5. A maximum of two (2) model homes will be allowed in each plat.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for a model home, hard surfaced roads must be completed such that they provide reasonable access to the structure(s).
7. All fire protection requirements must be met as set and approved, in writing, by the South Davis Metro Fire District.
8. No dwelling unit, including model homes, will be issued a certificate of occupancy until all on and off site improvements are completed.
9. Model homes may be operated until a building permit is issued for the last remaining lot within the development.
B. Issuance of any building permit for a model home before the completion of on and off site improvements is subject to predicted weather conditions. No building permit application for a model home prior to completion of on and off site improvements will be accepted between September 15 and March 1. (Ord. 2011-06, 5-3-2011)