Land Use & Zoning
In Vermont, a 'planned unit development' (PUD) allows developers to:
ABuild without any zoning restrictions
BCluster development on a portion of a site while preserving open space on the remainder, with flexible lot sizes and setbacks✓ Correct
CBypass Act 250 review entirely
DConvert agricultural land to commercial use without permits
Explanation
A PUD allows flexible development patterns — clustering buildings, mixing uses, varying lot sizes and setbacks — in exchange for providing open space, amenities, or other public benefits. Vermont municipalities may authorize PUDs in their zoning bylaws.
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