Getting permits before a subdivision is approved

(a) No person shall obtain any permit to move any building onto the subdivision or the consolidated property or to construct any building, cut a curb, tap a sewer or water line, or install any water, lighting, or sewer facility in any subdivision or consolidated property, unless the subdivision or consolidation has been approved by the director. The prohibitions contained in this subsection shall not be applicable to: (1) Any work done pursuant to subdivision regulations; (2) Work done by public utilities for the purpose of furnishing water, electricity, gas, and telephone service; and (3) Work that complies with Chapter 21 as applied to both the existing divisions of land and the proposed subdivision or consolidation. (b) Where a subdivision has been granted tentative approval, permits may be issued for the construction of: (1) Not more than three model homes in a subdivision consisting of 15 to 50 lots; or (2) Not more than five model homes in a subdivision consisting of over 50 lots. (3) Notwithstanding (1) and (2) above, the director may approve up to five model homes for subdivisions consisting of less than 15 lots, or up to five additional model homes for subdivisions consisting of 15 lots or more; provided that: (A) The subdivider submits, for review and approval by the director, written justification for the number of model homes; and (B) The models shall be used for sales purposes to market other such dwellings within the proposed subdivision. All such model homes shall have fully landscaped yards. However, no lot or building thereon shall be sold or any interest therein transferred until the subdivision has been granted final approval by the director. )