Land Use & Zoning
A developer in NC wants to build a planned unit development (PUD) that mixes residential and commercial uses on one tract. This would typically require:
AA rezoning to a PUD district or a special use permit✓ Correct
BOnly a building permit
CApproval from NCREC
DA state-issued development certificate
Explanation
Mixed-use planned developments typically require rezoning to a PUD district or a special/conditional use permit from the local governing board, as standard single-use zoning would not permit the mix of uses.
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