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10. The site plan is situated and designed to protect views along the ocean and of scenic coastal areas. Where appropriate and feasible, the site plan restores and enhances the visual quality of visually degraded areas. 11. The site plan incorporates water-conservation features where possible, including in the design of types of landscaping and in the design of water-using fixtures. In addition, water restricting shower heads and faucets are used, as well as water-saving toilets utilizing less than three gallons per flush. (Ord. 2003-17 § 2 (part), 2003; Ord. 2003-16 § 2 (part), 2003). 24.16.160 Design and Development Standards. All accessory dwelling units must conform to the following standards: 1. Parking. One parking space shall be provided on-site for each studio and one bedroom accessory unit. Two parking spaces shall be provided on site for each two bedroom accessory unit. Parking for the accessory unit is in addition to the required parking for the primary residence. (See Section 24.16.180 for parking incentives.) 2. Unit Size. The floor area for accessory units shall not exceed five hundred square feet for lots between 5000 and 7500 square feet. If a lot exceeds 7500 square feet, an accessory unit may be up to 640 square feet and, for lots in excess of 10,000 square feet, a unit may be up to 800 square feet. In no case may any combination of buildings occupy more than thirty percent of the required rear yard for the district in which it is located, except for units which face an alley, as noted below. Accessory units that utilize alternative green construction methods that cause the exterior wall thickness to be greater than normal shall have the unit square footage size measured similar to the interior square footage of a traditional frame house. 3. Existing Development on Lot. A single-family dwelling exists on the lot or will be constructed in conjunction with the accessory unit. 4. Number of Accessory Units Per Parcel. Only one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed for each parcel. 5. Setbacks for Detached Accessory Dwelling Units. The side-yard and rear-yard setback for detached single story structures containing an accessory dwelling unit shall not be less than three feet in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, and the distance between buildings on the same lot must be a minimum of 10 feet. Accessory units higher than one story shall provide side yard setbacks of five feet and rear yard setbacks of ten feet. If any portion of an accessory dwelling unit is located in front of the main building, then the front and sideyard setbacks shall be the same as a main building in the zoning district. Accessory dwelling units are not eligible for variances to setbacks. 6. Setbacks for Attached Accessory Dwelling Units. Attached accessory dwelling units shall meet the same setbacks as a main building in the zoning district. 7. Other Code Requirements. The accessory unit shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. 8. Occupancy. The property owner must occupy either the primary or accessory dwelling.