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Medium Density Residential (MDR) The Medium Density residential designation identifies residential land uses developed between 3 units per net acre and 8 units per net acre. These areas are served or are intended to be served by urban services including sewer and water. The primary uses in this designation will be a mix of housing such as single-family residential, twin homes, town homes, and row homes. This designation provides a transition area between single-family uses and the commercial and retail uses along the main corridors. Medium Density Residential identifies areas for single and two-family homes and townhomes and directly related complementary uses, such as churches, schools and recreational facilities. The primary intent behind the Medium Density designation is to respond to a need for smaller homes on smaller lots. The City needs to offer the opportunity for this type of housing which expands opportunities for families seeking more affordable single-family home living and responds to changing demographics. As the population ages, there will be a growing need for smaller homes for empty nesters and for smaller families. Medium Density offers the opportunity for townhomes, which provide additional life cycle housing opportunities. Townhomes in neighborhoods offer residents a housing option with less maintenance than a typical single-family home, but located in a familiar residential dwelling. Because of the importance of preserving natural resources and amenities, the City may allow a density up to eight units per acre when a developer preserves a significant natural resource. The City will evaluate requests on a case by case basis where a developer can demonstrate that a greater density of attached housing could preserve a significant natural resource that would be lost through development at a lower density. 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only Minimum Density: 3 units per net acre Maximum Density: 6 units per net acre (up to 8 units per net acre with a PUD) Up to 2 additional units per net acre may be allowed if the PUD criteria are met. The PUD criteria Density Bonus: anticipates higher quality design and more sensitive development than would otherwise be required under standard zoning. City Utilities: Required for all new development • Single-family detached dwellings • Two-family dwellings Types of Development: • Multi -family dwellings • Churches • Schools • Private or public parks. trails, or open space • Areas with access to local streets • Neighborhood parks or school parks within'/2 mile walking distance of the neighborhood • Developments should provide connections to Greenway where feasible Development Location Criteria: • Defined trail system that connects the neighborhood to other services and facilities, including parks, schools, churches and neighborhood shopping areas • Neighborhood shopping facilities within five minutes driving time from the neighborhood • Areas where transitions can be provided from other uses DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only LAND USE 62