1318 Duncan St Apt 3, Key West, FL 33040

Historic Medium Density Residential District

The historic medium density residential district HMDR is established to implement comprehensive plan policies for areas designated HMDR on the comprehensive plan future land use map. The HMDR district shall accommodate historic Old Town medium density residential development for permanent residents, including single-family, duplex, and multiple-family residential structures. The HMDR district shall provide a management framework for preserving the residential character and historic quality of the medium density residential areas within Old Town.; In addition, accessory uses, including approved home occupations conducted within the residential structure, and customary community facilities can be located in the HMDR designated area. This area shall not accommodate transient residential uses, including guesthomes, motels or hotels. Similarly, the area shall not accommodate commercial office, retail, or other commercial uses. Lawfully existing office or commercial uses shall be permitted to continue to exist as lawful nonconforming uses if such uses continue to comply with conditions invoked when the respective uses were approved. In the event the city owns the portion of the Truman Waterfront Parcel designated HMDR, the site will be developed for 100 percent affordable housing. If the site is privately owned, one-third of the dwelling units will be affordable.