Land Use & Zoning
A Texas developer wants to build a planned unit development (PUD) that mixes residential and commercial uses. To do so in a city with traditional Euclidean zoning, the developer would typically need:
AA variance from the board of adjustment
BA rezoning or a special PUD designation from the city council✓ Correct
COnly a building permit
DApproval from TREC
Explanation
Planned unit developments that mix uses typically require a rezoning to a PUD designation or a special use permit approved by the city council or planning commission. Traditional single-use Euclidean zoning must be modified to allow mixed uses in a PUD.
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