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July 24. 2007 (a) The proposed project is compatible with surrounding land uses; (b) The density of the project does not exceed the maximum allowable density for the zoning district, and, where applicable, the floor-area ratio of the project does not exceed the maximum allowable floor-area ratio for the zoning district; (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 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 (2006); 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 housing use permit for the construction of 15 residential condominium townhouse 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 project shall be limited to 15 units. (b) The applicant shall maintain 35 on-site parking spaces for the housing complex. (c) The applicant shall place handicapped parking less than 200 feet from the entrance/exit of each building and shall comply with ADA standards. (d) The applicant shall substantially adhere to the submitted site plan, floor plan and building elevations. (e) An address plan shall be submitted once the site plan review process IS complete. (f) The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of establishing and/or upgrading the necessary utilities. (g) The developer shall maintain the existing six-foot fences along the east and north property lines, as well as the four-foot wooden picket fence along the southern property line abutting Towne Point Road as proposed. (h) The applicant shall adhere to the approved trash-handling plan, which includes private trash pickup with garbage cans being stored in the rear fenced patio behind each unit and only bags being placed at the curb on and only on collection day. (i) The condominiums shall be operated in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, and local governments.