Land Use & Zoning
A Colorado developer wants to build a planned unit development (PUD) that includes a mix of residential, retail, and office uses. This would typically require:
ANo special approval since PUDs are universally permitted
BA rezoning or special PUD approval from the local government✓ Correct
COnly a building permit from the county
DFederal Environmental Impact Statement only
Explanation
A planned unit development (PUD) typically requires a rezoning or special zoning designation from the local government, as it allows a mix of uses and modifications to standard development standards in exchange for a more comprehensively planned project.
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