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Ordinance No. 2222 Page 4 of 4 consistent with the intent and provisions of this chapter and related policies in the Downtown Specific Plan. This additional information may include, but is not limited to: 1. A written narrative signed by the business owner, outlining proposed hours of operation and basic business operations including confirmation of a cash register or other point-of-sale system, and other details of the business operation to demonstrate compliance with this chapter, to the satisfaction of the director of community development. 2. A dimensioned floor plan clearly identifying leased square footage for each use in tenant spaces accommodating multiple uses. The director of community development may request a copy of the lease agreement to verify leased square footage. 18.81.050 Procedure for granting exceptions. A. The director of community development or his/her designee may grant an exception to allow a non-active ground floor use within a tenant space or building, based on any of the following criteria: 1. The lease for the existing use has ended and the existing use has been abandoned or discontinued for a period of at least six months. Evidence of attempts to lease space shall be provided to the director of community development and shall include all the following measures: (a) copies of posted advertisements or active listing; (b) date- and time-stamped photographs of "for lease" signage at the vacant space or storefront; and (c) other materials to demonstrate proactive marketing of the tenant space such as written correspondence with prospective tenants. 2. The configuration of the tenant space is such that it would have a storefront frontage of less than 10 feet (as determined by the director of community development) on a designated active street. 3. The tenant is located in an existing, purpose-built building containing a bank or financial institution as its primary tenant/occupant. B. Notice of the director of community development's decision shall be provided to the planning commission and city council. Such decision is subject to appeal in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.144.