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August 26, 2025 (c) Prior to Site Plan Review approval, a Minor Subdivision plat to subdivide the subject properties into seventeen (17) parcels for townhouses and two (2) open space parcels in accordance with City Code Chapter 33.1 (Subdivisions) must have been approved by the City and recorded in the Circuit Court land records. (d) A site plan complying with City Code Chapter 11.1 (Erosion and Stormwater Management) must be submitted to and approved by the City. The site plan must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations. (e) Without limitation, this Use Permit is subject to Section 40.2-533(K) of the Zoning Ordinance, which provides that this Use Permit may automatically expire and become void if certain conditions set forth therein are not satisfied within two (2) years of the date of approval by the City Council. (f) In accordance with Section 40.2-533(L) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Use Permit may be revoked by City Council after conducting a public hearing. The permit may be revoked if Council finds: (i) The Use Permit was obtained or extended by fraud or deception; (ii) The applicant has failed to comply with one or more of the conditions of approval. (iii) There is a change in conditions affecting the public health, safety, and welfare, since adoption of the Use Permit; or (iv) There are repeated violations of \[the Zoning\] Ordinance by the holder of the Use Permit, related to the development approved by the Use Permit. (g) The proposed development shall be constructed in compliance with use-specific standards for townhouse dwellings and multi-family dwellings in accordance with Sections 40.2-217(D)(1)(d) and 40.2-217(D)(1)(e) of the Zoning Ordinance. (h) The development shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations of federal, state and local government, and all required licenses and permits shall be obtained and remain in effect during the operation of the development, as applicable. (i) All taxes/fees associated with the property shall be paid when due, as determined by the City Treasurer. (j) For each townhouse, the finished floor elevation of the first habitable level shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) inches above the average finished grade at the front of the structure. (k) The exterior façade materials for all elevations (front, rear, and sides) of each townhouse shall consist of one or more of the following high-quality, durable materials: (i) Brick veneer or stone; (ii) Cement-based siding (e.g. HardiePlank); (iii) High-quality vinyl siding with a minimum thickness of 0.044 inches, limited to lapped or beaded profiles only; (iv) Cement-fiber board siding (e.g. LP SmartSide or an approved equal). Alternative materials must be approved by the Portsmouth Planning Department or Design Review Committee prior to construction. (l) Roofing materials shall be limited to architectural-grade fiberglass shingles with a minimum 25-year manufacturer warranty, standing seam metal roofing, or copper. Standard three-tab shingles shall not be permitted. (m) The following design elements shall be incorporated to enhance architectural character and reduce uniformity: