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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 construction of 15 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 applicant shall provide an on-site active recreational facility for the residents. This facility shall be approved by the Director of Planning. (b) The applicant shall adhere to the approved landscape plan dated September 23, 2005. (c) The buildings shall be built in accordance with the elevations that were provided to the Planning Department on November 8, 2005. (d) The project shall have no more than fifteen (15) units. (e) The applicant shall provide a six (6) foot vinyl, non-opaque fence along the east side of the property. (f) A site plan shall be submitted and approved by the Department of Engineering before construction. (g) The project shall be developed and maintained in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, and local governments, and all required licenses and permits shall be obtained and remain in effect during the development of this project. (h) All taxes and fees associated with the property shall be paid when due. 3. EXPIRATION OF PERMIT: Unless extended as provided under Section 40-115 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988), the group housing use permit shall expire for any portion of the approved project for which building permits have not been issued if the applicant fails to apply for all building permits for the entire project within one year of the adoption of this resolution. 4. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: Violation of any of the above conditions may serve as grounds for revocation of the permit by the City Council."