(a) Model Homes in Major Residential Subdivisions. The following requirements shall apply to model homes proposed as part of a major residential subdivision.
(1) The unit shall be located on a standard lot contained within the subdivision and shall not necessitate zoning or building variances for the construction of the model dwelling;
(2) The unit shall not be operated as a sales or promotional facility during the night-time hours of 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. every day, shall reduce all unnecessary lighting during this same time period, and shall not provide or permit overnight vehicle parking on the site or on adjacent streets(s);
(3) The unit shall be approved for model home use for a one year probationary period and subsequently reapproved by Planning Commission and Council for up to three year period extensions, based on the satisfactory performance, maintenance, and complaint experience during the preceding time period;
(4) Unless otherwise approved by City Council, a model home located within a major residential subdivision shall be operated as a model home only during the time period in which there exists two or more vacant lots owned by the subdivision developer or by the home builder approved for the model home or two or more vacant dwellings owned by the building or owner approved for the model home and said dwellings never having been sold, rented, or otherwise occupied;
(b) All Other Types of Single-Family Model Homes. The following requirements shall apply to model homes proposed for a site which is not part of a major subdivision or which is located on an arterial street.
(1) The unit shall be located on a residentially zoned lot which fronts on an arterial street and which meets or exceeds the minimum lot requirements of the residential zoning for said lot;
(2) The site on which the unit is located shall have the area, location, or other characteristics necessary to provide a reasonable residential environment and residential use after the model home function is terminated;
(3) The unit shall be sited so that the front yard setback shall be at least 50 feet from the arterial street right-of-way;
(4) There shall be a maximum of one model home arterial site in the community at any one time for the same developer or home builder.
(5) The unit shall not be operated as a sales or promotional facility during the night-time hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.;
(6) Unless otherwise authorized by City Council, a model home shall be potentially available and shall be operated as a model home only during the time period in which a subdivision developer or home builder owns at least 10 residential building sites in the City;
(7) The unit shall be located on a site which will accommodate all the parking needed for the model home use; no parking shall be permitted on the arterial street right-of-way;
(8) The unit shall be approved for model home use for an initial five year period and subsequently reapproved by Planning Commission and Council up to three year time period extensions based on the satisfactory performance, maintenance, and complaint experience during the preceding time period.
(c) Models for Non-Single Family Developments. The following requirements shall apply to model suites proposed as part of a multi-family, senior citizen or other non-single family residential development.
(1) The unit shall be located in a suite representative of the majority of suites available in the project;
(2) The unit shall not be operated as a sales or promotional facility during the night-time hours of 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. every day and shall reduce all unnecessary lighting during this same time period;
(3) The unit shall be approved for model suite use for an initial one year probationary period and subsequently reapproved by Planning Commission and Council for up to three year time period extensions based on the satisfactory performance, maintenance, and complaint experience during the preceding time period;
(4) In addition to model suite purposes, said suite may also be used for building management purposes.
(Ord. 2007-222. Passed 1-10-08.)