Land Use & Zoning
A Massachusetts 'planned unit development' (PUD) allows:
AOnly single-family residential development
BA mix of residential, commercial, and open space uses within a single development under a unified plan✓ Correct
CDevelopment that ignores all local zoning requirements
DOnly public housing projects
Explanation
A Planned Unit Development (PUD) allows a developer to create a mixed-use development (residential, commercial, open space) under a unified plan, often with greater flexibility than standard zoning in exchange for public amenities.
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