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March 22. 2011 (d) Is configured to minimize adverse effects, including the visual impacts of the proposed use on adjacent lands; (e) Avoids significant deterioration of water and air resources, and other natural resources; (f) Maintains safe and adequate egress and ingress onto the site and safe road conditions around the site; (g) Allows for the protection of property values and the ability of neighboring lands to develop the uses permitted in their zoning district(s); (h) Complies with all other city, state, and federal laws and regulations. 2. That Moses David, Jr., is hereby granted a use permit pursuant to Section 40.1-2.3B of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) for the operation of an entertainment establishment at 2513-A Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, Virginia. 3. That the use permit is approved subject to the following conditions which shall be observed by the applicants and any successor in interest: (a) Landscaped islands shall be installed and the general site layout shall be in accordance with the Use Permit Plan dated January 24, 2011 prepared by Land Design & Development, Inc. (b) An opaque vegetative screen shall be established along the northern boundary of the parking area between the parking area and the existing ditch along Victory Boulevard. The screen shall consist of shrubs that are a minimum of 36" alternating with small trees. The new islands proposed shall also be landscaped in accordance with the ordinance requirements. The landscaping plan shall be approved by the Planning Director, including arrangements to ensure that the landscaping is installed. (c) The parking overnight or storage of heavy trucks and vehicles between the building (areas A through D on the Use Permit Plan dated October 28, 2010) and Victory Boulevard shall be prohibited. (d) The occupant load for the Renaissance Performing Arts Center lease space, as contained in this application (designated on the Use Permit Plan as Area A), shall be limited to 500 people, or less as determined by the Building Official. The occupancy load shall not be exceeded at any time. (e) The days and hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m. (f) Sufficient interior and exterior security shall be provided as needed by individuals who are certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. (g) Noise from the entertainment establishment shall not be audible at the property line and all entertainment activities shall be conducted inside the building. (h) The establishment shall be operated and maintained as a drug free zone and the sale or use of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited in the portion of the building occupied by the Performing Arts Center (designated on the Use Permit Plan as Area A). (i) All new free standing signs shall conform to the NMU district standards established in the Zoning Code. (j) All uses on the property shall be operated in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state, and local governments.