Land Use & Zoning

In Maine, a 'planned unit development' (PUD) allows:

AOnly single-family detached homes
BMixed uses and flexible design standards in exchange for public benefits like open space✓ Correct
CIndustrial development in residential zones
DDevelopment without any local review or approval

Explanation

A PUD allows for flexible land use planning, mixing residential, commercial, and open space uses in ways that might not be allowed under standard zoning. PUDs typically require approval and often provide open space or other public amenities.

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