§ 14-414. Permitted temporary uses – Contractor trailers; Real estate model units.

(a) Definitions.

(1) In this section, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) "Contractor trailer" means a use that includes watchman's trailers, construction equipment sheds, contractor trailers, and similar items incidental to a construction project.

(3)(i) "Real estate model unit" means a dwelling unit temporarily used for display purposes as an example of dwelling units available for sale or rental in a particular subdivision or other residential development.

(ii) "Real estate model unit" includes sales or rental offices for dwellings within the development.

(b) Where allowed.

Contractor trailers and real estate model units, including temporary sales or rental offices accessory to a new development, are allowed in any zoning district when accessory to a construction project or a new development.

(c) No sleeping or cooking accommodations.

These structures may not contain any sleeping or cooking accommodations, except those located in a model unit used for demonstration purposes only.

(d) No general office.

No trailer, unit, or office may be used as the general office or headquarters of any person.

(e) Durational limits.

(1) Contractor trailers are limited to a period of not more than the duration of the active construction phase of the project.

(2) Real estate model units, including temporary sales or rental offices, are limited to the active selling and leasing of space in the development or 6 months after issuance of the final use permit, whichever is sooner.