Land Use & Zoning
In Minnesota, a 'planned unit development' (PUD) is typically characterized by:
AA requirement that all homes be identical
BFlexible design standards and mixed uses in exchange for greater open space preservation and creative site planning✓ Correct
COnly commercial uses in urban areas
DSingle-family homes on lots of exactly one acre each
Explanation
A Planned Unit Development (PUD) allows flexible design standards that may deviate from standard zoning requirements (lot size, setbacks, density) in exchange for superior site planning, preserved open space, and mixed uses. PUDs require negotiated approval from local governments and are common in growing suburban Minnesota communities.
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