Land Use & Zoning
In Iowa, a 'planned unit development' (PUD) differs from conventional zoning because it:
AApplies only to properties over 100 acres
BAllows a mix of land uses and flexible site design in exchange for meeting overall density and open space standards✓ Correct
CIs administered by the state rather than local governments
DProhibits residential uses within a PUD
Explanation
A PUD allows developers to mix uses (residential, commercial, open space) and design sites flexibly in exchange for meeting overall community standards. This produces more creative, community-sensitive development than rigid conventional zoning.
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