Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'planned development district' (PDD) in Rhode Island?
AA government-planned residential community
BA zoning category allowing a specific development project with custom regulations negotiated between the developer and municipality✓ Correct
CA national park designation
DA CRMC coastal development zone
Explanation
A Planned Development District (PDD) allows large or complex development projects to be approved with site-specific regulations tailored to the project, rather than applying standard zoning rules. It gives municipalities and developers flexibility in project design.
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