(a) 
Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Model home
means a building designed for use as a single-family residential dwelling and that is used, or planned for use, as an office by the builder, or entity marketing similar buildings, or that is planned for use or used as a demonstration home for the purpose of marketing other buildings.
(b) 
In addition to all other required permits, a separate permit shall be required for each model home.
(c) 
No person or entity shall use, suffer or permit the use of, any building as a model home unless a model home permit has been issued for such building in compliance with this article.
(Ordinance 299, § 1, adopted 3/18/1997)
The following conditions and requirements shall be applicable to all model homes:
(1) 
A minimum of four off-street parking spaces must be provided, including the required driveway and garage for the structure;
(2) 
Outdoor lighting shall be planned and installed so as not to shine or cast light on any other property or public street; and, if more than one porch light, one light over the entrance to the garage and one light at the rear entrance of the house is planned, the lighting plan must be approved by the building official;
(3) 
Model homes shall not be open to the public between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.; and
(4) 
Signs shall comply with all ordinances and not more than one open house sign, or similar sign, shall be allowed.
(Ordinance 299, § 2, adopted 3/18/1997)
Building permits may be issued for the construction of model homes within an approved subdivision prior to the final acceptance of the subdivision as-built, contingent upon the applicant satisfying the requirements of this article and the following:
(1) 
The guarantee and surety required pursuant to chapter 41, subdivisions, shall have been made by the subdivider of the land and approved by the city.
(2) 
All required curb, gutter and coarse base material for the abutting street shall be installed, and any required underground utilities on or abutting the lot shall have been installed.
(3) 
The applicant for the model home permit shall acknowledge to the city in writing that:
a. 
Such applicant is knowledgeable of all legal and pertinent facts applicable to the subdivision for which such permit is requested;
b. 
The applicant understands the requirements of this article, and further agrees that:
1. 
A certificate of occupancy will not be issued for the model home and that such home may not lawfully be sold or conveyed to any third party prior to the final acceptance of the subdivision improvements and recordation of the subdivision plat; and that the applicant will proceed at his own risk and understands and assumes all risks with respect to delay in acceptance of, or refusal to accept, the subdivision by the city;
2. 
No water or wastewater connections shall be made until the city gives written authorization therefor;
3. 
The city cannot and will not project any date or time for authorizing connection to the water and wastewater systems or acceptance of the subdivision; and
4. 
The city reserves the right to stop construction of the model home at anytime prior to acceptance of the subdivision.
The city council may grant variances to the requirements of section 8-220 upon written application made to, and majority vote of, the city council.
(Ordinance 299, § 4, adopted 3/18/1997)
(a) 
Application for a model home permit shall be made to the building official on a designated form. A nonrefundable permit fee shall accompany each such application. The building official shall issue a model home permit for each application that complies in every respect with this article. If an application does not comply, the building official shall reject such application and shall not thereafter consider the application; provided that upon the payment of an additional application fee a revised application in compliance with this article may be resubmitted.
(b) 
The model home permit shall have the following statement printed thereon:
"The City of Kyle can neither enforce nor waive any deed restriction, restrictive covenant, or private contract rights. This permit is subject to any such restrictions, covenants or rights that may be applicable to the property for which this permit is issued. The applicant/permittee should confirm the deed restrictions, if any, for the lot, tract or parcel of land for which this permit is issued, and seek legal counsel with respect thereto as appropriate."
(Ordinance 299, § 5, adopted 3/18/1997)
A separate fee is hereby established and imposed for each application for a model home permit. Such fee shall be charged for each separate application or resubmittal of a previously rejected application. The fee shall entitle the applicant for each approved application to occupy and use the permitted structure in compliance with this article for a period of 12-calendar months; provided that any model home permit may be cancelled if the model home shall not be maintained in compliance herewith.
(Ordinance 299, § 6, adopted 3/18/1997)
The building official shall cause the application fee to be collected and paid to the city treasurer prior to reviewing any application for a model home permit. The city treasurer shall deposit each such fee into the general fund.
(Ordinance 299, § 7, adopted 3/18/1997)
The building official shall be responsible for enforcing this article and shall inspect each property for which an application has been approved for the purpose of verifying that the applicant has complied with the permit requirements and this article. No structure for which a model home permit has been issued shall be occupied as a model home until such structure complies with the permit requirements and this article.
(Ordinance 299, § 8, adopted 3/18/1997)