Chapter 24.09
Model Home
Sections:
24.09.020 Model homes permitted.
24.09.040 Authority having jurisdiction.
24.09.010 Policy and purpose.
(a) The City Council finds that to aid in the control of the anticipated growth of this community, a model home ordinance is feasible and desirable.
(b) The ability to obtain a rapid turn-around on financial investment will aid in attracting conscientious, reliable and secure builders to this community.
(c) Other communities within the area have derived benefits from such model home ordinances.
(d) The City of DuPont has a current ordinance that permits the construction of model homes, and this chapter will clarify some areas of that ordinance. (Ord. 501 § 1, June 28th, 1994; Ord. 07-835 § 1. Formerly 24.07.010).
24.09.020 Model homes permitted.
Up to six model homes may be built on a parcel of property within the City of DuPont; provided:
(a) The site shall meet the requirements of the current zoning code.
(b) The applicant shall have written authorization from the property owner permitting such application.
(c) A preliminary plat approval has been obtained from the City Council.
(d) An all-weather access road has been provided to within 150 feet of every linear foot of exterior wall on the first floor of each building.
(e) The access road serving the model homes shall be paved prior to final inspection of any of the model homes.
(f) Fire hydrants shall be installed, approved and accepted before any combustible material, other than foundation forms, is delivered to the site. (Ord. 501 § 2, June 28th, 1994; Ord. 07-835 § 1. Formerly 24.07.020).
24.09.030 Uses.
(a) There shall be no sale of home prior to recording of the final plat.
(b) No model home shall be inhabited prior to recording of the final plat.
EXCEPTION. One model home may be used, after final inspection, as a temporary marketing center. Other model homes may be furnished and decorated to show to the general public after final inspection. (Ord. 501 § 3, June 28th, 1994; Ord. 07-835 § 1. Formerly 24.07.030).
24.09.040 Authority having jurisdiction.
This chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Mayor. (Ord. 501 § 4, June 28th, 1994; Ord. 07-835 § 1. Formerly 24.07.040).