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August 26, 2025 (xii) All local, state, and federal licenses and permits required for the operation of the establishment must be obtained prior to commencement of the entertainment use and must be maintained in good standing for so long as the use continues. (xiii) Prior to commencing the operation of the entertainment use, the owner and/or operator of the establishment must submit a written security plan to the zoning administrator and obtain written approval. The approved security plan shall be adhered to at all times. Any material changes to the plan must be submitted to and approved by the zoning administrator. The plan must address, at a minimum, the following: (aa) The number and placement of licensed private security personnel, including indoor and exterior coverage during hours of operation; (bb) Protocols for verifying age and ID at entry points; (cc) Procedures for screening patrons for weapons or contraband; (dd) Measures for managing queues, crowd control, and orderly dispersal at closing; (ee) Coordination with the police department in the event of incidents; (ff) Hours of operation and maximum occupancy limits; (gg) Lighting and surveillance coverage of the exterior of the premises; (hh) Emergency evacuation procedures; and (ii) A designated driver program. (xiv) If two or more violent incidents, documented by the police department, occur on or in direct connection with the establishment within any twelve (12) month period, the zoning administrator shall initiate proceedings for the automatic reconsideration of the establishment’s use permit by city council. The zoning administrator shall notify the owner and operator in writing, and the matter shall be docketed for review by city council within sixty (60) days of the notification. In conducting its review, city council may revoke, amend, or impose new conditions on the use permit if deemed advisable in city council’s legislative discretion to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. (xv) Off Street Parking and Shuttle Service: (aa) If the off-street parking requirement for the establishment under the zoning ordinance is to be satisfied by utilizing off-street parking areas not located on the same parcel as the use, then a shared parking agreement or lease agreement must be submitted for review and approved as to form by the City Attorney. The shared parking agreement must specify the location, number of spaces, duration of use, and hours of availability. (bb) All off-street parking areas must be located within an 800-foot walking distance of the entertainment establishment unless a shuttle system is provided. If a shuttle system is provided, the establishment owner or operator must provide a shuttle plan for review and approval. (cc) Failure to maintain the availability of required off-street parking shall constitute a violation of the zoning approval and may be grounds for revocation of this use permit. (xvi) Any establishment that sells, serves, or permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be subject to the following additional requirements: (aa) The establishment must obtain and continuously maintain a valid license from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority appropriate to the type of establishment and activity proposed. (bb) The establishment must operate at all times in full compliance with the requirements and conditions of the ABC license, including without limitation membership requirements, service restrictions, and operational limitations, and in full compliance with any other condition, requirement, or limitation imposed by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. Without limitation, an establishment’s use permit may be revoked by city council for any violation of a general or specific condition imposed by the Authority, including a condition incorporated by reference or arising from any conditions, requirements, or limitations imposed on any aspect of the operation of the establishment by the Authority or by Virginia law. (cc) The establishment must submit proof of a valid ABC license prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy and upon each license renewal or modification.