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July 28. 1998 (d) Will be a project that will be developed according to a plan for parking, driveways, and curb cuts which will provide for safe and convenient traffic movement; and (e) Will be in accordance with the purposes of the City of Portsmouth Zoning Ordinance. That L. Louise Lucas is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40-43.1 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988) for the operation of an adult assisted living facility (S.I.C. 8059) on property located at 1819-1827 Elm Avenue, and being more particularly described as: UP-98-06 Beginning at the northeast corner of the intersection of Elm Avenue and Lincoln Street; thence, north 175'+ to a point; thence, east 100'+ to a point; thence, south 175'+ to a point; west 100'+ to the point of the beginning. 3. That this use permit is approved subject to the following conditions: (a) The facility shall operate as a residential housing facility providing services for not more than twenty-four persons, 22 years of age or older, who are developmentally disabled or mentally retarded. (b) The facility shall provide eight (8) off-street parking spaces meeting all applicable code requirements. (c) The facility shall be limited to ambulatory residents able to exit the building without assistance in the event of an emergency. (d) The facility shall not be utilized for any drug rehabilitation or temporary "halfway house" program. (e) The residents' participation in outdoor activities or being allowed to leave the site unescorted shall be limited to daylight hours. (f) At no time shall drugs, other than those medically prescribed, or alcoholic beverages be allowed at the facility. (g) The facility shall submit to all required inspections by state and local agencies. (h) The structure shall be constructed in accordance with the attached Building Elevation (Exhibit B) and the attached Site Plan (Exhibit A). (i) The site on which the facility is constructed shall be screened with 6' chain link fencing along the north side and rear property line and with 4' chain link fencing on the south side in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Red tip photinias shall be planted at five-foot intervals inside the fencing. (j) The applicant Shall comply with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations of federal, state and local governments and shall obtain all necessary licenses and permits.