§ 158.226. Temporary Sales Offices, and Temporary Buildings and Construction Offices, in Connection with Land Development in New Developments.

(A)

Temporary sales offices may be placed in new residential developments or subdivisions upon submittal of a site plan and approval in accordance with the provisions of sections 158.235 through 158.245, subject to the following conditions:

(1)

The proposed sales office shall be identified on the site plan/plat approved by the site plan. The temporary office shall be located on the site of the specific, proposed development;

(2)

The structure must comply with the current approved edition of the Florida Building Code, meet the requirements of the zoning district and the parking area must be landscaped in accordance with the landscape regulations;

(3)

The office may not be utilized to conduct sales of any product or service other than lots and/or dwellings, including interior finishes, within the specific development; and

(4)

A temporary sales office permit will be required. A permit will be issued for one (1) year with annual renewals until all the units are constructed. The area used as the temporary sales office shall be converted back to its intended use within six (6) months of the termination of the temporary permit.

(B)

Temporary construction offices, in connection with land development or construction projects, may be erected or placed within any zoning district for occupancy other than as dwelling or lodging units.

(1)

Any temporary construction office shall require a permit from the building department. This permit is to specify location, type of construction, maintenance requirements, and time period of utilization of any temporary building or structure.

(2)

No permit shall be for a period of more than six (6) months, subject to renewal upon approval of the building department. Failure to obtain a permit, or violation of any conditions specified therein, shall be a violation of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 98-84, § 1, 3-22-99; Ord. No. 06-31, § 1, 4-10-06)