Ordinance - 1131I
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ORDINANCE NO. 1131
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA ADDING A NEW PART 32 TO CHAPTER 2
OF ARTICLE IX OF THE WEST COVINA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO MODEL HOME MARKETING COMPLEXES. (Amendment No.107)
The City Council of the City of West Covina does ordain
as follows:
SECTION 1. Part 32 is hereby added to Chapter 2 of Article
IX of the West Covina Municipal Code to read:
"PART 32 - MODEL HOME MARKETING COMPLEXES
9232. MODEL HOME MARKETING COMPLEX DEFINED.
As used in this Part, a model home marketing complex means
a sales complex consisting of not more than ten models, a sales
office, a childrens' play area, landscaping and off-street
parking designed and used only for the marketing of dwellings
or lots within a subdivision or within a planned residential
development overlay district or in a planned community develop-
ment zone.
9232.1. AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Chapter,
after a tentative subdivision map has been approved, a model
home marketing complex may be constructed within the area
covered by the tentative subdivision map if all of the con-
ditions of this Part are complied with.
9232.2. PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS.
The owner or developer of land within a subdivision who
desires to construct a model home marketing complex therein shall
file five copies of the following with the Planning Director:
1. The model home marketing complex site plan (which must
be a typical representation of the proposed development),
including plot plans showing the proposed location and elevation
of all models and of all other structures proposed to be built,
the location of roads, walks, parking areas and other improve-
ments within the complex and landscaping plans.
2. An 'Agreement and Consent to Judgment' signed and
acknowledged by both the owner and the developer guaranteeing
that all land and improvements constructed as a part of the model
home complex shall conform to the final subdivision map, zoning
and improvement plans, or guaranteeing that if the final sub-
division map is not recorded within eighteen months from the
date of the agreement or any authorized extension thereof, all
of the improvements shall be removed at the sole cost of the
owner thereof and the land restored to its former condition.
The form of the agreement shall be approved by the City Attorney
before it is filed.
3. The legal description of the area including each
individual lot within the subdivision upon which the model home
marketing complex is to be constructed.
9232.3. APPROVAL OF PLOT PLANS.
After the Planning Director has reviewed the plot plans,
he shall transmit the same to the Planning Commission together
with his recommendations. The Planning Commission may, by
resolution, either approve, amend or disapprove the plot plans.
Any applicant dissatisfied with the action of the Planning
Commission may appeal to the City Council in the manner and within
the time specified in Section 9222.10. The City Council shall
review the action of the Planning Commission and after hearing
the applicant and any other interested persons may, by resolution,
either approve, amend or disapprove the plot plans. The action
of the City Council shall be final and conclusive.
9232.4• BUILDING PERMITS.
After the plot plans have been approved by the Planning
Commission or City Council the owner or developer may apply to
the Building Official for the necessary permits required for the
construction of the model home complex in accordance with the
approved plot plans. All plans, specifications and certificates
required for compliance with the Building Code, together with
the payment of the prescribed fees, shall be required.
9232.5• PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES.
Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for the construction of necessary streets, curbs, gutters
and paving to serve the Model Home Complex and necessary utilities,
sewers and storm drains shall be constructed. Plans and specifi-
cations shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance
of building permits. Final street construction may be deferred
until such time as the Model Home Complex is no longer in use
provided a bond, in an amount approved by the City Engineer,
• guaranteeing final street construction, is posted.
9232.6. SANITARY FACILITIES.
The owner or developer shall also construct on the model
home complex site suitable and adequate toilets and washing
facilities for public use. The plans and specifications for
such facilities and their location shall be approved by the
Building Official prior to construction. The facilities shall
be permanently maintained in a clean and sanitary manner to the
satisfaction of the Health Department.
9232.7. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREAS.
A model home marketing complex may be constructed in a
Planned Residential Development Overlay District or in a Planned
Community Development Zone for which no tentative subdivision
map is required if the owner or developer complies with all of
conditions of this Part with the following exceptions:
(a) Reference to the approved tentative subdivision map
shall mean the approved development plan for the planned resi-
dential development or the Planned Community Development, whichever
is applicable.
(b) Reference to the removal of improvements if a final
subdivision map is not recorded shall refer to a notice to remove
improvements issued by the Planning Director of the City for
non-compliance with master plan requirements or with development
plan requirements. Removal of improvements may be required within
eighteen months of the date of the approval of the development
plan unless an extension of time is approved by the Planning
Commission.
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9232.8. OCCUPANCY.
No residential occupancy shall be permitted in any
dwelling unit constructed as a part of a model home marketing
complex until the Planning Director and City Engineer have
certified that all of the requirements of this Chapter which
are applicable to the unit have been met and the Building
Official has finally certified that all Building Code requirements
have been met.
9232.9. FEES.
A $50.00 fee is required for the application and review
of the plot plans for a model home complex. Building Permit
and Engineering fees required by other provisions of this Code
shall be paid."
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of
this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by
law.
Passed and approved this 25th day of May , 1970.
Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS.
CITY OF WEST COVINA
I, LELA W. PRESTON, City Clerk of the City of West Covina,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1131 was regularly
introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of
the City Council on the llth day of May , 1970. That, there-
after, said ordinance was my adopted and passed at a regular meeting
of the City Council on the 25th day of May , 1970, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen: Shearer, Nichols, Young, Lloyd, Chappell
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT:Councilmen: None
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