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(c) The project as a whole conforms to applicable requirements for minimum required floor area for dwelling units, minimum allowable area for dwelling units, maximum allowable area for the number of dwelling units, and the maximum allowable area devoted to residential purposes; (d) The quantity, quality, utility, size and type of the project's open space and landscaping improvements is sufficient to offset the decreases in dimensional requirements or other deviations from the zoning district in which the project is located; (e) The project's internal traffic circulation system is adequate to provide for the convenient and safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and the project will not cause surrounding streets and roads to exceed their safe capacities; (f) The quantity, quality, utility and type of the project's community and common facilities are sufficient to offset the decreases in dimensional requirements and other deviations from the zoning district in which the project is located: (g) The project complies with the standards for approval of a use permit set forth in Section 40-106 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia; and (h) The project provides parking, building access and pathways for persons with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 2. That a group housing use permit for the construction of six townhouses is hereby granted to the applicants subject to the following terms and conditions: (a) The group housing project shall be limited to two buildings, each with three units. The total number of units shall not exceed six townhouse units with each unit encompassing a minimum of 1,360 square feet. The Director of Planning and Inspections is authorized to approve minor modifications to the submitted site plans. (b) A site plan showing driveways, landscaping and setbacks must receive approval from the Director of Planning and Inspections prior to the filing of any application for or approval of any building permit. (c) A minimum of twelve on-site parking spaces must be provided. One of the parking spaces must be reserved for persons with disabilities. (d) The applicant and any successor in interest shall comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state and local government and shall obtain and maintain in effect all required permits.