Corona Municipal Code Ch. 16.30 Subdivision Model Home Construction

The purpose of this chapter is to minimize the delay and cost of residential development by providing for a model home area for nonresidential use utilizing temporary service facilities for a specified time period where determined not detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare.

(`78 Code, § 16.30.010.) (Ord. 1662 § 1 (part), 1982.)

"Model home" is a residential unit constructed and maintained as a display for sales to the public of similar units within the limits of an approved subdivision.

(`78 Code, § 16.30.020.) (Ord. 1662 § 1 (part), 1982.)

The subdivider of a residential subdivision, for which a tentative map or parcel map has been approved, may, in accord with the provisions of this chapter and Chapter 17.98, place, install or construct structures on the property designated for use as model homes.

(`78 Code, § 16.30.030.) (Ord. 1662 § 1 (part), 1982.)

The subdivider and city shall enter into an agreement that the model home or homes shall not be utilized for a residential purpose until all permanent improvements in accordance with all applicable city codes are installed. The subdivider shall agree to indemnify, defend and hold the city free and harmless from all liabilities, claims, actions, damages or costs, including all costs of defense arising from the installation of temporary improvements permitted under the terms of this agreement. The subdivider shall agree to defend the city at the subdivider’s own expense against all such liabilities, actions, damages or costs and shall authorize the city to enter the property to perform installation of permanent improvements if the subdivider fails to comply with the conditions of approval. The agreement shall remain effective from the date of execution until all temporary improvements installed pursuant to its terms have been converted to permanent improvements in accordance with all applicable city codes and all required certificates of occupancy for residential use have been issued.

(`78 Code, § 16.30.040.) (Ord. 2199 § 1, 1994; Ord. 1662 § 1 (part), 1982.)