Land Use & Zoning
A 'planned unit development' (PUD) in Louisiana allows:
AOnly commercial uses in residential areas
BMixed uses and flexible development standards within a master-planned community✓ Correct
CSubdivision of agricultural land for farming purposes only
DConstruction without local building permits
Explanation
A PUD allows developers to create mixed-use communities with flexible standards — combining residential, commercial, and recreational uses — as long as the overall plan is approved by the local government.
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