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b. The length of time that the adult use has been operating. c. The ease by which the property could be converted to a conforming use. d. The nature and character of the surrounding neighborhood. e. The value and condition of the improvements on the property. f. The amount of the applicant's investment in the business. g. The amount of investment already realized. h. The cost of relocating the adult use. 9.11.14 Compliance. In order to assure compliance with the performance standards set forth above, the Council may require the owner or operator of any permitted use to make such investigations and tests as may be required to show adherence to above performance standards. Such investigation and tests as are required to be made shall be carried out by an independent testing organization as may be agreed upon by the City and the owner or operator, or if there is failure to agree within ten days after written notice by the City to the owner or operator to make such investigation and tests, by such independent testing organization as may be selected by the Council. The costs incurred in having such investigations or tests conducted shall be borne entirely by the owner or operator. The procedure stated above shall not preclude the City from taking any such other tests and investigations it finds appropriate to determine compliance with these performance standards. SECTION 3. SUMMARY The following official summary of Ordinance #03-30 has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #03-30 to amend Ramsey City Code Chapter 9 (Zoning and Subdivision of Land), Subsection 9.11 (Performance Standards) to update Subsections 9.11.02 General Provisions, 9.11.02 Accessory Uses, 9.11.04 Home Occupations, 9.11.07 Nuisances, 9.11.10 Off-Street Parking, 9.11.13 Off-Street Parking, and 9.11.14 Off-Street Loading; and to eliminate Subsections 9.11.03 Conforming Use Designation and Existing Uses in the "4 in 40" Density District, 9.11.08 Driveways, 9.11.09 Screening, 9.11.11 Traffic Control, 9.11.12 Soil Erosion, 9.11.16 Height Regulations, 9.11.17 Fences, 9.11.20 Non-Residential Development Standards. No amendments were made to Subsections 9.11.05 Manufactured Housing, 9.11.06 Incineration Burning, 9.11.15 Permitted Encroachments, 9.11.18 Grading, Mining and Filling Permits, and 9.11.19 Adult Uses. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this ordinance is thirty (30) days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter Section 5.07. Adopted by the Ramsey City Council the 12th day of August 2003. Mayor 27