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Any applicant who has received preliminary subdivision approval may apply for a building permit or building permits for model homes, up to the number authorized under SCC 30.41A.510. Prior to the issuance of model home permit(s), the applicant must demonstrate that the following criteria are met:

(1) The applicant for the model home building permit, if different than the owner and applicant for the approved preliminary subdivision, shall provide a document signed by the owner demonstrating that the applicant has real or possessory interest in the property on which the model home will be constructed;

(2) The applicant has submitted and received approval of construction plans for the model home to be built;

(3) Retention/detention facilities that serve the model home lots shall be in place or approved for recording;

(4) Any road improvement required as a condition of preliminary subdivision approval which is designed to provide access to the model home lots from an existing public road or public highway shall be constructed to final alignment and subgrade from such public street to the model lots (but not including the required curb, gutter, sidewalk or paving). The access road shall meet the requirements of 30.53A.150(902.2.2.2). The driveway(s) for the model home(s) shall be approved in accordance with the EDDS. Lot corners and driveway locations for the model home lots shall be staked by a registered professional land surveyor;

(5) All mitigation fees required as a condition of preliminary subdivision approval, which are required to be fulfilled prior to building permit issuance, shall have been paid for the model home lot(s) prior to the issuance of a building permit for the model home;

(6) The application for the model home must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the date of preliminary subdivision expiration; and

(7) Fire protection must be available to any lot proposed for construction of a model home. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003; Amended by Ord. 04-017, Mar. 31, 2004, Eff date Apr. 23, 2004).