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62LAND USE2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only 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� Minimum Density:3 units per net acre Maximum Density:6 units per net acre (up to 8 units per net acre with a PUD) Density Bonus: Up to 2 additional units per net acre may be allowed if the PUD criteria are met� The PUD criteria anticipates higher quality design and more sensitive development than would otherwise be required under standard zoning� City Utilities:Required for all new development Types of Development: • Single-family detached dwellings • Two-family dwellings • Multi-family dwellings • Churches • Schools • Private or public parks� trails, or open space Development Location Criteria: • Areas with access to local streets • Neighborhood parks or school parks within ½ mile walking distance of the neighborhood • Developments should provide connections to Greenway where feasible • 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 Image Placeholder