18F.40.050 Model Homes.
It shall be the purpose and intent of Chapter 18F.40 PCC to allow the construction up to four detached single-family dwellings or four attached dwellings within a preliminary subdivision, which has been approved in accordance with all existing plans and regulations. The purpose of model home dwellings shall be to demonstrate a variety of housing designs together with all associated on-site improvements, e.g., landscaping, improved driveway, patios, etc. Model homes when proposed shall be established subject to the following criteria:
A. Model homes must meet the requirement of all County departments with respect to being certified for use occupancy;
B. Only one model home may be occupied as a temporary real estate office pursuant to PCC 18A.38.050 B.;
C. Approval of model homes does not constitute a division of the property;
D. A detached single-family dwelling unit when contained on one lot shall be considered one model home in a detached single-family subdivision. A total of four detached dwelling units are permitted as model homes at the time a final plat application has been accepted;
E. A duplex structure when contained on one lot shall be considered one model home in a duplex subdivision. A total of eight dwelling units for the entire preliminary plat, to include all phases or divisions are permitted as model homes;
F. An existing dwelling(s) shall be counted against the number of allowable model homes;
G. The footprint of all existing model homes, including roof overhangs, porches, decks, etc. shall be shown on the final plat to ensure that there are no encroachments into required setbacks.