Land Use & Zoning

In Illinois, a 'planned development' (PD) designation in an ordinance allows the municipality to:

AAutomatically grant all development approvals without public input
BNegotiate specific design standards, uses, densities, and public benefits with a developer, allowing flexibility from standard zoning✓ Correct
CZone property as agricultural to prevent any development
DTransfer taxing authority to the developer during construction

Explanation

A Planned Development designation allows a municipality and developer to negotiate the terms of a development through a detailed agreement, permitting flexibility from standard zoning requirements in exchange for enhanced design, public benefits, or community amenities. It is commonly used for large, complex projects.

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