A. After a preliminary plat for a subdivision is approved then a developer may request a model home which requires a site plan and building permit. The process for the site plan and building permit is outlined in Chapter 17.30 WPCC, Site Plan Review Standards. This is a concurrent process.

B. A model home cannot operate prior to that building having received a certificate of final occupancy from the building inspector.

C. Model homes must be removed when the subdivision is more than 80 percent occupied or has been occupied for three years, whichever comes first.

D. The community development director may grant a six-month extension based on evidence of continued need for the model home in that particular subdivision.

E. Adequate off-street parking must be provided on site. Three parking stalls must be provided.

F. An exterior lighting and signage plan must be submitted.

G. There shall be no more than one sign located on the property of any model home.

H. At a model home, flags, banners, or other temporary signs are not allowed.

I. National flags shall be allowed as in all residential zones.

J. A model home shall not be used as a general real estate office or construction management office, and shall never be utilized as a meeting place for more individuals than parking is available on site.

K. Full landscaping must be installed prior to occupying the building as a model home. The community development director may grant one six-month extension for weather-related reasons.

L. A model home shall not operate before 8:00 a.m. and never after 8:00 p.m. [Ord. 08-17-2021B § 2 (Exh. A)].