n/a Shirley Rd, Abilene, TX 79601

Residential Medium Density District

The Residential Medium Density District is designed to encourage the provision of conveniently located, centrally maintained accommodations, with a combination of single-family, two-family (duplex), triplex, quadraplex, and townhouse housing units. This district provides for a combination of these housing types at a density maximum of 12 dwelling units per acre. This district may provide a medium density buffer or transition district between lower density residential areas and multifamily, nonresidential areas, or major thoroughfares. This district is also designed to achieve the following: Protect the residential character of the included areas by excluding most commercial and other incompatible activities, as appropriate.; Encourage a suitable environment by permitting certain appropriate institutions and facilities to be located in residential neighborhoods.; Preserve open space and avoid overcrowding by requiring certain minimum yards, open spaces, and lot areas.; Provide an option for housing unit diversity to serve a range of individual requirements represented by the citizenry of Abilene.