§ 6.11.62. Model Dwelling Units and Pre-construction Sales Offices

A.

In any residential district, the developers, builders or their agents may operate one model dwelling unit as a sales office for the specific project under construction, subject to the following restrictions: (Refer to 10.01.05 C 7 for the Model Dwelling Unit Review Process).

B.

The model dwelling unit shall meet all district requirements for lot and yard dimensions.

C.

Signs shall not be illuminated after 9:00 p.m.

D.

The model dwelling unit shall not be used for any business activity later than 9:00 p.m.

E.

One off-street parking space shall be provided for each employee plus one per model dwelling unit. In addition, one space shall be provided for handicapped parking. These spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the model dwelling unit or on a contiguous lot within the specific project.

F.

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.

G.

Model dwelling units may be erected or displayed in districts which exclude residential uses, provided that such 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.

H.

In those zoning districts where multi-family dwelling uses are permitted, a temporary structure may be used as a preconstruction sale office for the purpose of displaying a typical dwelling unit arrangement, subject to the following restrictions:

I.

The structure shall be limited to two stories in height.

J.

Adequate off-street parking facilities (a minimum of five spaces) and access driveways shall be developed within those locations approved for such facilities in conjunction with the permanent apartment structure, and no additional parking areas or access driveways shall be permitted.

K.

The structure shall be completely and totally removed within six months from the date of the issuance of a Building Permit for or upon the completion of the permanent residential dwelling structure whichever date is later.

L.

In the event that the structure should not be removed or demolished by the owner or other parties in interest within the terms of this section, the County, to the extent permitted by law, acting through its Chief Building Inspector, is authorized to vacate, demolish or remove, either with forces or by independent contractor submitting the lowest and best bid, any such building or structure. The County shall assess the entire costs of such vacation, demolition or removal against the owner or other parties in interest.

(Ord. No. 02-13, § 2, 8-1-02)