Land Use & Zoning

A 'planned unit development' (PUD) in Louisiana allows developers to:

ABypass all zoning requirements by paying a special fee
BMix different land uses and vary lot sizes and setbacks in exchange for providing amenities and open space✓ Correct
CBuild only single-family residential units
DDevelop wetlands without environmental permits

Explanation

A PUD is a flexible zoning approach that allows a mix of residential, commercial, and other uses within a single development, with variances from standard lot size, setback, and density requirements, in exchange for providing amenities, open space, and unified design.

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