Land Use & Zoning
A 'planned unit development' (PUD) in New Mexico allows:
AOnly single-family residential uses
BA mix of uses and flexible design standards in exchange for overall density and open space requirements✓ Correct
CIndustrial uses in residential neighborhoods
DZoning exemptions for government buildings only
Explanation
PUDs allow flexible mixed-use development — combining residential, commercial, and recreational uses — in exchange for meeting overall density, open space, and design standards set by the local government.
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