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2. Any single story accessory dwelling unit. Any accessory dwelling unit not meeting the requirements above shall be conditionally permitted uses within the zoning districts specified in Section 24.16.120 and shall be permitted by administrative use permit at a public hearing before the zoning administrator, subject to the findings per Section 24.16.150 and the development standards in Section 24.16.160. (Ord. 2003-17 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 2003-16 § 2 (part), 2003). 24.16.150 Findings Required for Conditionally Permitted Accessory Dwelling Units. Before approval or modified approval of an application for an accessory dwelling unit, the decision making body shall find that: 1. Exterior design of the accessory unit is compatible with the existing residence on the lot through architectural use of building forms, height, construction materials, colors, landscaping, and other methods that conform to acceptable construction practices. 2. The exterior design is in harmony with, and maintains the scale of, the neighborhood. 3. The accessory unit does not result in excessive noise, traffic or parking congestion. 4. The property fronts on an adequate water main and sewer line each with the capacity to serve the additional accessory unit. 5. The site plan provides adequate open space and landscaping that is useful for both the accessory dwelling unit and the primary residence. Open space and landscaping provides for privacy and screening of adjacent properties. 6. The location and design of the accessory unit maintains a compatible relationship to adjacent properties and does not significantly impact the privacy, light, air, solar access or parking of adjacent properties. 7. The one and one-half to two-story structure generally limits the major access stairs, decks, entry doors, and major windows to the walls facing the primary residence, or to the alley if applicable. Windows that impact the privacy of the neighboring side or rear yard have been minimized.-The design of the accessory unit shall relate to the design of the primary residence and shall not visually dominate it or the surrounding properties. - - 8. The site plan shall be consistent with physical development policies of the General Plan, any required or optional element of the General Plan, any area plan or specific plan or other city policy for physical development. If located in the Coastal Zone, a site plan shall also be consistent with policies of the Local Coastal Program. 9. The orientation and location of buildings, structures, open spaces and other features of the site plan are such that they maintain natural resources including heritage or significant trees and shrubs to the extent feasible and minimize alteration of natural land forms. Building profiles, location and orientation relate to natural land forms.