Land Use & Zoning
An Iowa planned unit development (PUD) differs from standard zoning by:
ABeing exempt from all local zoning regulations
BAllowing flexible design standards and mixed uses in exchange for development amenities and overall compliance with community goals✓ Correct
CRequiring state legislative approval for each project
DBeing administered exclusively by the IREC
Explanation
A PUD is a type of zoning overlay that allows flexibility in site design, density, setbacks, and uses in exchange for the developer providing certain amenities (parks, open space, mixed uses). PUDs require negotiation and approval by local governing bodies.
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