1900 W Douglas St, Pharr, TX 78577

Medium-Density Multifamily Residential District

1. The R-3 medium-density multifamily district is established to provide adequate space and site diversification for medium-density areas that are a mixture of single-family, duplex, and multifamily dwelling units of up to eight units per lot. 2. This is a zone for transitional areas developed for single-family usage, but because of the need for rehabilitation, or changes in the character of the neighborhood, are now deemed suitable for some multifamily development. 3. The area requirements in this district are based on multifamily dwelling units being built on smaller, individual lots and needing to coexist with single-family residences. Only one building will be allowed per lot, and the setbacks will be similar to that of the single-family district. 4. This zone allows medium-density developments, and should be located where additional requirements for streets, water and fire protection, wastewater, drainage, and adequate open space are met. R-3 uses should not run traffic over long distances of single-family residential-sized streets, or through single-family neighborhoods, and should be located close to arterials or collectors capable of carrying the additional traffic. 5. Multifamily developments are not a buffer between single-family and commercial uses, and should be properly buffered from nonresidential land uses and traffic, or from pollution and/or environmental hazards.