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(a) The proposed use complies with the applicable standards of the Ordinance; (b) The proposed use is consistent with the comprehensive plan; (c) The proposed use is compatible with the character of surrounding lands and the uses permitted in the zoning district(s) of surrounding lands; (d) The proposed use is configured to minimize adverse effects, including the visual impacts of the proposed use on adjacent lands; (e) The proposed use will directly or indirectly enhance the economic base of the community; (f) The proposed use avoids significant deterioration of water and air resources, and other natural resources; (g) The proposed use maintains safe and adequate egress and ingress onto the site, and safe road conditions around the site; (h) The proposed use allows for the protection of property values and the ability of neighboring lands to develop the uses permitted in the zoning districts; and (i) The use complies with all other city, state, and federal laws and regulations. (5) Use Specific Special Exception Standards (a) The $ZA may grant a special exception for a modification to the number, form, or nature of the parking requirements contained in Section 40.1 -5.1 (Off - Street Parking, Loading, and Circulation) of this Ordinance, provided: (i) The applicant shall demonstrate that safe and convenient pedestrian access is provided from the designated use to an off - site parking facility or that transportation is available from an off -site parking facility to the premises; (ii) The applicant shall demonstrate that off -site parking spaces to either supplement the on -site parking or meet the minimum parking requirement, or a combination of both, are available on a long -term basis of not less than twenty (20) years; (iii) A parking modification which was granted based on an off -site parking plan shall be void in the event that said off site parking plan is terminated in whole or in part; (iv) The applicant shall provide an adequate amount of parking to accommodate the anticipated demand for parking generated by the specified use; (v) The authorization of parking modifications shall be limited to the specified use or uses for which the special exception is requested. Any enlargement of a building or change in use or uses shall be subject to the parking requirement as specified in this Ordinance or as otherwise approved for increase or reduction as provided in this Ordinance; and (vi) The applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that any off -site or on- street parking requested would not have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood or IM