Land Use & Zoning

A 'planned unit development' (PUD) differs from standard residential zoning because:

APUDs require all homes to be identical in design
BPUDs allow flexible land use planning that may include mixed uses and varied densities in exchange for amenities and open space✓ Correct
CPUDs are exempt from all zoning laws
DPUDs are exclusively for commercial developments

Explanation

A PUD allows the developer flexibility in lot sizes, setbacks, and uses — mixing residential, commercial, and recreational areas — in exchange for providing amenities (parks, trails) and preserving open space. The overall density is still regulated.

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