17.12.070 Building, occupancy and model home permits.
A. No building permit for a structure other than a temporary contractor’s office or temporary storage building shall be issued for a lot or parcel within an approved subdivision prior to a determination by the fire marshal that adequate fire protection for construction needs exists.
B. No building permit for a structure other than a temporary contractor’s office or temporary storage building shall be issued for a lot or parcel within an approved subdivision until:
1. The minimum required improvements which will serve the subject lot or parcel have been constructed in accordance with ACC 17.14.070; and
2. All remaining improvements have been financially guaranteed under the requirements of ACC 17.14.010.
C. Prior to final plat approval of an approved preliminary plat, building permits for model homes may be granted by the building official subject to the following conditions:
1. Model homes are single-family dwellings as defined by ACC 18.04.340(A). The purpose of a model home is for sales promotion and display of homes that will be typically built within a subdivision and are open to the public for viewing.
2. Up to two model homes may be allowed for preliminary plats up to 20 lots. Up to four model homes may be allowed for preliminary plats in excess of 20 lots.
3. All model homes shall be served by an all weather surface access as approved by the city engineer and fire marshal.
4. All model homes shall be located within 300 feet of an operating fire hydrant as determined and approved by the fire marshal.
5. Prior to the public being allowed to access a model home, written permission must be received from the building official.
6. Information must be submitted with the final plat application that indicates the model home meets all applicable zoning code standards of the lot on which it is located.
D. Where a plat is approved subject to conditions, no building permit shall be issued for property subject to the subdivision prior to the conditions either being fulfilled or guarantees provided to ensure the conditions are met. (Ord. 6654 § 5, 2017; Ord. 6239 § 1, 2009; Ord. 5094 § 1, 1998; Ord. 4296 § 2, 1988. Formerly 17.10.070.)