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September 8. 2009 (b) Will not be detrimental to the public use or InJurious to the property or improvements in the neighborhood; (c) Will be provided with sufficient landscaping to insure compatibility with surrounding uses; (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. 2. That a use permit is hereby granted pursuant to Section 40-43.1 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) for the operation of an entertainment establishment at 509-511 High Street, and being more particularly described as: U P-09-11 509 and 511 High Street Beginning at a point 79':t from the southwest corner of High and Dinwiddie Streets; thence, in a westerly direction 40':t to a point; thence, in a southerly direction 115':t to a point; thence, in an easterly direction 40':t to a point; thence, in a northerly direction 115':t to a point of the beginning. 3. That the use permit for an entertainment establishment is approved subject to the following conditions which shall be observed by the applicant and any successor in interest: (a) The occupant load of the facility shall not exceed 130 persons, including staff and patrons, at any time as required by the Building Official. (b) The hours of operation shall be no earlier than 8:00 a.m. to no later than 2:00 a.m. (c) The hours of entertainment shall be no earlier than 11 :00 a.m. to no later than 2:00 a.m. (d) Sufficient interior and exterior security shall be provided by individuals who are certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. (e) The site layout plan shall generally be in accordance with the floor plan dated 6/5/09. Minor changes may be approved by the Director of Planning. (f) Rear doors shall be used for emergency exits only and shall not be propped open during hours of operation. (g) The applicant shall obtain approval from the Downtown Design Committee (DDC) for any exterior alterations, including signage. (h) Noise from the establishment shall comply with City Code Section 24-255 - Loud disturbances and unnecessary noise or sound. (i) The applicant shall be required to install a backflow preventer, if determined necessary by the Department of Public Utilities. (j) The applicant must obtain and keep current any required operating licenses and shall operate in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.