Defining Density

A Bird’s Eye View of Density

View aerial photos of housing densities by district on the page “Defining Density”. It’s a valuable tool to explore how County planners define residential densities.

Visualizing Density

District 2 Medium Density Residential

The images below show example of District 2 Medium Density Residential areas.

Maximum Residential Gross Density

20 dwelling unit per acre

Maximum Intensity (Floor Area Ratio)

Not Applicable

Typical Uses

Single and Multi-family residential developments.

Specific Intent/Description

This category recognizes areas suitable for urban density residential development. All MDR areas are within the Urban Service Area where urban services such as potable water and wastewater facilities are present or planned. This classification allows consideration of duplexes, triplexes and apartment complexes.

Consistent Zoning Districts

R-3: Multiple-Family Dwelling District
R-2: Residential District
UR-3: University Residential District
PD: Planned Development District