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the satisfaction of the Director of Planning that: (1) Any required permits, except those to which this exemption specifically applies, shall have been issued; (2) Sufficient and reasonable proof is submitted that the intended use will not deteriorate water quality; (3) The intended use does not conflict with nearby planned or approved uses; and (4) Any land disturbance exceeding an area of 2500 square feet shall comply with all City of Portsmouth erosion and sediment control requirements. D. It is not the intent of this ordinance to prevent the reconstruction of pre-existing structures within CBPA's from occuring as a result of casualty loss unless otherwise restricted by the City Code. Section 9.1-14. Exceptions. A. An application for an exception to the requirements of this Overlay District shall be made in writing to the Director of Planning on a form provided by the Director. No such application shall be accepted by the Director of Planning unless accomplanied by a non-refundable fee in the amount of one-hundred dollars ($100.00). The application shall identify the impacts of the proposed exception on water quality and on lands within the RPA through the performance of a water quality impact assessment which complies with the provisions of Section 9.1-11F. B. The Director shall cause a sign to be posted on the property and shall cause to be published a legal notice of a public hearing in accordance with of the Zoning Ordinance. C. The Planning Commission shall review the request for an exception and the water quality impact assessment and may grant the exception with such conditions and safeguards as deemed necessary to further the purpose and intent of this Chapter, if the Planning Commission finds that: (1) Granting the exception will not confer upon the applicant any special privileges that are denied by this Chapter to other property owners in the Overlay District; 27