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2. Property owners with building expansions exempt from the off-street parking requirement as stated in subsection (EF)(1) of this section shall not significantly alter the existing façades of buildings of primary or secondary significance nor eliminate existing parking unless such elimination is necessary, as determined by the zoning administrator, to allow the retention of the façades of a building of primary or secondary significance. Building expansions shall not exceed two stories in height 18.88.120 In lieu parking agreement for the downtown revitalization district. A. The owner of a parcel or parcels within the downtown revitalization district who is unable to provide all of the off-street parking required by this code may apply to the city for an in lieu parking agreement. The procedures to be followed for payment of in-lieu parking fees through an in lieu parking agreement shall be as follows: New construction which provides at least 85 percent of its required parking on site and expansions to existing buildings which are less than or equal to 25 percent of the building's existing floor area may satisfy their parking deficits through in lieu parking agreements. Such agreements shall be approved ministerially by the community development director upon finding that the criteria of this section are met. New construction which provides less than 85 percent of its required parking on site and expansions to existing buildings which exceed 25 percent of the building's existing floor area may satisfy their deficit parking through in lieu parking agreements. Such agreements shall be subject to the approval of the city council. The request for such an agreement shall be in writing and shall be filed with the planning division. Subsequent to receipt of such a request, a hearing shall be scheduled for consideration of the matter by the city council. A public hearing shall be held on any such request with notice provided pursuant to Section 18.12.040 of this title. The in lieu parking agreement shall address the amount per deficient parking space to be paid by the owner, the duration of payment, and such other terms and conditions which are deemed appropriate. The city council may grant or deny the request. Any sums received by the city pursuant to such a contract shall be deposited in a special fund and shall be used exclusively for acquiring, developing, and maintaining off-street parking facilities and located anywhere within the downtown revitalization district. The agreement shall be executed by the owner and the city manager, and all in lieu fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of a building permit.