Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'planned development permit' (PDP) in California?
AA permit for any construction project
BA discretionary approval process allowing flexible development standards for a project in exchange for providing public benefits or design excellence✓ Correct
CA permit required for any building over 3 stories
DA permit for temporary construction activities
Explanation
A planned development permit (or planned unit development approval) allows flexibility in zoning standards (setbacks, heights, densities) in exchange for high-quality design and public benefits. It provides the local government with discretionary review and the developer with design flexibility.
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