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permit for the use. Existing structures shall obtain a change of use from Building Inspection. In either case, System Development Charges applied for the additional traffic impacts anticipated shall be paid prior to building permit issuance. Any changes to a structure shall not render the structure a building not normally associated with uses permitted in the zone The proposed event business will be operated within the existing dwelling, as the applicants do not intend to build any new structures. The area within the dwelling to be used for the event business is approximately 13,700 square feet of floor area. The applicants state they understand the SDC charges that may occur if new structures are built. J. Tents: Tents may be used in conjunction with the event business. Tents shall be considered outdoor areas for the purposes of this code. The applicant does not intend to use tents at this time, but if they do in the future, they will adhere to this section of code. The criterion is met. K. Outdoor area: For events which take place both indoors and outdoors, at least 80 percent of the area of the property dedicated to the event business shall be indoors and at most 20 percent of the area of the property dedicated to the event business may be outdoors, exclusive of parking. The applicant understands this provision and intends to follow it. The outdoor area shown to be used is a small portion of the garden. The total indoor floor area to be used for the event business is 13,700 square feet. The site plan indicates the outdoor space will be a fraction of this total square footage, indicating 20% or less of the square footage. The criterion is met. L. Parking: A parking and traffic circulation plan shall be provided demonstrating adequate parking being provided on-site to accommodate all traffic associated with the event business subject to the following: 1. No parking in rights-of-way or roadway easements shall be permitted. The proposed parking area is entirely on the applicant’s private property and is not within a right-of-way or easement. The criterion is met. 2. Parking may be provided on a different parcel subject to evidence of an agreement with that property for the use. The applicant understands this provision, though there is no proposal for parking on adjacent parcel. The criterion is met. 3. Adequate internal circulation shall be provided to ensure that traffic does not cause a significant adverse impact to local roadways. The applicants have provided internal circulation routes that are designed to minimize any significant impact on local roadways. The proposed parking areas are located a considerable distance from the public right-of-way, further ensuring that no adverse effects will occur on local traffic patterns. The criterion is met. 4. The parking and traffic circulation plan shall also provide for fire and emergency ingress and egress. The applicants state the submitted circulation plan is designed to allow for clear and unobstructed access for fire and emergency vehicles, ensuring safe ingress and egress in the event of an emergency. As shown on the site plan the driveway in circular turnaround designed to allow vehicles to enter and exit the property without the need to reverse, enhancing traffic safety and onsite flow. The criterion is met. 5. Events that take place between October 1 and April 30 shall have parking provided with an all-weather surface consisting of gravel, asphalt, or concrete. The applicant does not propose holding events during this timeframe, although the primary parking area is paved with asphalt. They understand that parking during any event in this timeframe is limited to this paved area. The criterion is met.