Land Use & Zoning
In Colorado, a 'planned unit development' (PUD) allows:
AA. Only residential development in all zones
BB. Flexible land use and design standards that may deviate from standard zoning, allowing mixed uses, open space preservation, and creative site planning✓ Correct
CC. Development without any governmental review
DD. Only commercial developments over 50 acres
Explanation
A PUD is a flexible zoning tool that allows a developer to combine different uses (residential, commercial, open space) and apply creative design standards. In exchange for flexibility from standard zoning, the developer typically provides public amenities or open space and subjects the project to more detailed governmental review.
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