Land Use & Zoning
A planned unit development (PUD) differs from standard zoning in that:
APUDs are exempt from all local zoning requirements
BPUDs allow flexibility in mixing uses and varying densities within a single planned development✓ Correct
CPUDs require federal approval before construction
DPUDs are only allowed in cities with populations over 100,000
Explanation
A Planned Unit Development (PUD) is a flexible zoning category that allows a developer to mix residential, commercial, and open space uses, and to vary lot sizes and building placement, in exchange for an overall development plan that meets public benefit goals.
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