Model Home Permitting and Temporary Certificates of Occupancy Orange County BCC August 25, 2015

Presentation Outline  Background  Model Home Permits  Model Home TCOs  Next Steps

Presentation Outline  Background  Model Home Permits  Model Home TCOs  Next Steps

Background  Public comment from December 2, 2014  Homebuilders’ draft resolution to allow Temporary CO (TCO) for a model home in limited circumstances  BCC Discussion on January 26, 2015 to explain permitting and issues related to model homes  BCC direction

 Model Home Permitting Requirements – Prohibits vertical construction prior to approval of plat – Prohibits erection of building unless access via public street – 1995 resolution to allow model homes to be ready concurrent with final plat / completed infrastructure – Limited to 20%, but no more than 5 Background

Background  Model Homes Certificate of Occupancy Requirements – No CO (temporary or permanent) prior to plat – No CO (temporary or permanent) prior to Certificate of Completion – Developer acknowledgement via affidavit

Background  Permitting issues – No address for emergency response – May be no stabilized infrastructure – Inspector access – May be inadequate water supply  Clear code requirements – Florida Building Code – Florida Fire Prevention Code – Utilities (water, wastewater, power)

Background  TCO Issues – Public access to an active construction area – Adequate parking – Completion of infrastructure and utilities  Home builders’ draft resolution to allow permitting and TCOs earlier in the process

Presentation Outline  Background  Model Home Permits  Model Home TCOs  Next Steps

Model Home Permits  Recommended Building Permit Conditions – Preliminary Plat – Curb and stabilized road base from public ROW to lot – Substantial completion of drainage infrastructure – Accessible, functional fire hydrant within 500’ – Acknowledgement of risk affidavit, Hold Harmless agreement – Limited number of homes – Location of homes in subdivision

Presentation Outline  Background  Model Home Permits  Model Home TCOs  Next Steps

Model Home TCOs  Recommended Temporary CO Conditions – Requires final plat – Completion to lot of asphalt, drainage infrastructure, traffic control devices and street signs for emergency response – All building inspections complete – FDEP potable water clearance and wastewater clearance – Permanent public restroom and permanent power  Update on current practice – Issued TCOs for model homes approx. 10 communities (3-5 models each) – Requests for amenities such as clubhouses

Presentation Outline  Background  Model Home Permits  Model Home TCOs  Next Steps

Next Steps  Incorporate code changes into Chapter 38 update  Concurrent amendment to Chapter 30 and 34  LPA Public Hearing  2 BCC Public Hearings  Update fee schedule