30 Hilton Hvn, Key West, FL 33040

Medium Density Residential District

The medium density residential district MDR is established to implement comprehensive plan policies for areas designated MDR on the comprehensive plan future land use map. The MDR district shall provide sufficient land area for medium density residential development adequately supported by public services and facilities and compatible with existing and anticipated future land uses. The MDR district shall accommodate a mixture of single-family and multiple-family structure types. Supportive community facilities and accessory land uses may be located within areas designated MDR. This district shall not accommodate transient lodging and guesthomes, commercial uses or freestanding office buildings. However, accessory uses, including approved home occupations, conducted within the residential structures are permitted so long as all such accessory uses are customarily incidental to and subordinate to the residential use. Other customary accessory uses and community facilities may also be located in areas designated MDR.; Review of specific densities of developments shall be directed toward preserving stability of established residential areas. Sites for medium density residential developments should be located so that they provide a smooth transition between lower density residential areas and areas developed and/or designated for other more intense uses. Generally, medium density areas should be located between the perimeter of low density residential areas and areas of high density residential concentrations or other less restrictive uses.