Land Use & Zoning

A developer in Wichita wants to build a planned unit development (PUD). A PUD typically allows:

Q: A developer in Wichita wants to build a planned unit development (PUD). A PUD typically allows:

A PUD allows flexible development standards (e.g., varied lot sizes, mixed uses) in exchange for a comprehensive development plan that must be approved by the local planning authority.

AOnly single-family homes on standard lots

BA mix of uses and flexible development standards in exchange for overall design approval✓ Correct

CCommercial development anywhere in the city

DBypassing all environmental reviews

Explanation

A PUD allows flexible development standards (e.g.

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