Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 2-20 Model Home Sales Complex Permit

A. The intent of the model home complex permit is to implement certain standards designed to safeguard the welfare of the community when a temporary real estate office is established in a residential zoning district.

B. Temporary real estate offices may be established within the boundaries of an approved tract to be used solely for the first sale of homes or the first rental of apartments in projects of 20 or more units within the same project.

C. Actions taken on applications subject to this chapter are considered ministerial and therefore are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), or to City CEQA procedures.

(Code 1976, § V.E-214.1; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94)

The following structures and facilities may be constructed as a part of a temporary model home sales complex:

A. Model homes in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to the properties that are being sold.

B. Garages, attached and detached, in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to the properties that are being sold. Garages attached to units being used as model homes may be used as temporary sales offices.

C. Temporary manufactured structure or commercial coach for sales purposes.

D. Accessory buildings and structures in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to the properties that are being sold.

E. Recreational facilities that will be a permanent portion of the subdivision in compliance with the zoning regulations applicable to the properties that are being sold.

F. Permanent streets and driveways that will be part of the subdivision after the abandonment of the real estate office use.

G. Temporary children's playgrounds.

H. Temporary and permanent fencing, walks and structural amenities.

I. Temporary vehicle parking and maneuvering areas to provide off-street parking as necessary for employees and guests.

(Code 1976, § V.E-214.2; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94)

The application shall be submitted in a format as determined by the Director of Community Development.

(Code 1976, § V.E-214.3; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94)

The Director of Community Development shall be the approval body for a model home sales complex. No public hearing or public notice is required.

(Code 1976, § V.E-214.4; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94)

A. An application for a model home sales complex permit may be approved for a maximum time period of 36 months from the date of approval. At the end of the 36-month period, the permit may be extended one additional 36-month period if it continues to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

B. Prior to the issuance of certificates of use and occupancy for residential use and occupancy of the model homes, the temporary improvements shall be removed and the site shall comply with the terms of the original discretionary approval(s).

(Code 1976, § V.E-214.5; Ord. No. 92-3, 4-14-92; Ord. No. 94-7, § 3, 6-14-94)