§ 72-295. Temporary uses and structures.

(a)

Dwelling unit, model. Any new dwelling unit may be used as a model dwelling unit provided:

(1)

It shall have received an approved final inspection pursuant to the building permit which was issued for it.

(2)

There may be displayed per unit used as a model not more than one identification sign not exceeding 16 square feet in size facing any public right-of-way. Additionally, there may be displayed per unit used as a model not more than one flag not larger than 16 square feet in size.

(3)

The model dwelling unit shall not be used as a residence or for a storage area for building materials or equipment.

(4)

Any off-street parking areas temporarily provided in addition to those required by subsection 72-286(5) are exempt from any of the other provisions of section 72-286.

(b)

Mobile offices. Mobile offices or mobile units designed as offices shall be permitted for only the initial builder/developer as temporary on-site contractor construction offices, on-site sales offices or as on-site security offices, providing:

(1)

Such mobile offices may only be used in conjunction with the development of approved subdivisions, mobile home parks, mobile recreational vehicle shelter parks, or in conjunction with the construction of commercial, multifamily or industrial buildings.

(2)

A mobile office may be used in conjunction with the rental or sale of mobile homes from licensed mobile home sales lots.

(3)

Such mobile office shall not be used as a residence. The use shall be limited to on-site construction, sales or security purposes in connection with the project on which the structure is located.

(4)

The person responsible for the development on which the mobile office is to be located shall obtain the proper permits from all applicable governmental agencies, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing and building permits.

(5)

Permits for mobile offices shall be issued as follows:

a.

For the construction of approved subdivisions, only after preliminary plat approval.

b.

For the development of mobile home parks, and mobile recreation vehicle shelter parks, only at the same time or after any applicable building permits for the installation of improvements are issued.

c.

For commercial, industrial or multifamily projects, only after final site plan approval.

d.

For the sale or rental of mobile homes, only at the same time or after the occupational license has been issued.

(6)

Permits for mobile offices shall expire and such mobile offices shall be removed as follows:

a.

For the development of approved subdivisions, after 80 percent of the lots have been sold.

b.

For the development of mobile home parks, and mobile recreation vehicle shelter parks, immediately after the park is abandoned.

c.

For commercial, industrial or multifamily projects, immediately after the certificate of occupancy is issued.

d.

For the rental or sale of mobile homes from mobile home sales lots, immediately after the rental or sales lot is abandoned.

(Ord. No. 81-53, § I, 12-17-81; Ord. No. 86-16, §§ XXX, XXXI, 10-23-86; Ord. No. 88-2, § XX, 1-19-88; Ord. No. 2008-25, § II, 12-4-08)