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October 28, 2025 (b) Prior to commencing operation, the operator of the establishment shall submit a written security plan to the Zoning Administrator and obtain written approval of the plan from the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may seek comment from the Portsmouth Police Department regarding the proposed plan. The security plan shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator if it provides reasonable measures for the purpose of ensuring public safety during the operation of the establishment. The operator shall comply with the approved security plan in the operation of the establishment. (c) Prior to initially operating the approved use and so long as the use remains in operation, the owners and/or operators shall install and maintain digital video equipment with recording capabilities sufficient to indicate the date and time that the recording is made. The recording shall provide surveillance coverage encompassing the front, side, and rear exteriors of the establishment for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Recorded data must be maintained in a condition permitting review of the information for a period of no less than thirty (30) days. (d) Prior to initially operating the approved use, the applicant must obtain a Zoning Permit from the Zoning Administrator and a Certificate of Occupancy from the Department of Permits and Inspections. (e) The maximum occupancy load of the facility, including residents and staff, must comply with any limits set by the building official. (f) Prior to initially operating the approved use, the owner/operator shall obtain and keep current all local, state, and federal licenses and permits required for operation of the use, and these licenses and permits must remain in effect and good standing during the operation of the use. (g) All taxes/fees associated with the property shall be paid when due, as determined by the City Treasurer. (h) 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 City Council. (i) 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. REVOCATION OF PERMIT: 7. Violation of any of the conditions set forth herein may serve as grounds for revocation of the use permit by City Council.” Ayes: Bryant, Dodson, Hugel, Moody, Thomas, Tillage, Glover Nays: None CITYWIDE (b) CA-25-02 - Ordinance granting the request of The City of Portsmouth proposes to amend Chapter 33.1 of the City Code (Subdivision Ordinance) to update specific provisions to ensure consistency and compliance with recent amendments to the Virginia Code, as enacted through HB 2660 and SB 974, which became effective on July 1, 2025. 1. Rhonda Russell, Planning Director, presented the application.