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 Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 4:34 am Post subject: Planned Unit Development |
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Planned Unit Development (PUD) refers to a type of residential, commercial or industrial development that offers flexible planning compared to traditional zoning and lot layout. Individuals own the building or the unit they live in, but the members of the development unit jointly own the common areas.
Instead of dividing the land into residential, commercial and industrial zones, the PUDs use a combination of these lands and other land uses. For instance, a mix of residential and commercial development along with public spaces such as parks can be considered as PUD.
There are different types of planned unit developments. Some of these are given below.
- Single-family PUD:
This comprises of detached units on individual lots. The public rights-of-way to serve the units, the streets, any common space, recreational facilities or other are also included within the PUD.
- Non-single-family PUD:
This comprises of attached dwelling units, detached units not on individual lots, office, retail or service buildings or their combinations. The public rights-of-way, the common space and the recreational facility are also taken into account.
The type of PUD available depends on the regulations of the zone in which it is located. Planned unit developments allow for a flexible design of the construction that is to be completed in units. The local government's Planning Commission, Zoning Board, and legislative body give the final approval for the PUD.
A PUD is beneficial in the sense that it allows different housing types – commercial, agricultural and industrial, thereby serving a variety of purposes for buyers. |
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