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February 28. 2006 (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 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 conversion of 240 existing apartment units into 240 residential condominium units is hereby granted to the applicant subject to the following terms and conditions that shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) The property owner shall not, by any means, expand the nonconforming use. Expansion of this nonconforming multifamily housing project shall result in the requirement to adhere to City Code Section 40-111 (Group Housing Use Permits). (b) Upon the adoption of the Group Housing Use Permit Resolution, the project shall submit to the Site Plan Review Process. The project shall comply with the approved site plan. (c) The property owner shall adhere to the approved trash removal plan approved by the Director of General Services, which includes the continued use of six (6) existing dumpsters. The dumpsters shall remain on concrete pads and be shielded from view by vinyl fencing. (d) The property owner shall be responsible the cost of providing water/sewer services to comply with City standards, codes, and ordinances. The owner/developer shall provide backflow protection to comply with City Code requirements. (e) Proposed fencing and landscaping shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning. (f) All signage shall be approved by the Zoning Official's office. (g) The property owner shall obtain the appropriate permits through the Office of the Building Official prior to performing renovations. (h) All taxes and fees associated with the property and the project shall be paid when due.