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174 outdoor space) , recreation and that floor area not exceed a certain percentage of the gross land area of the project . As long as the site plan meets these and the other PD require- ments, the configuration, and in some residential zoning classifications the lot size, may be determined by the developer . In addition to housing, planned developments can be created for commercial and industrial projects as welt as mixed use projects and mobile home 'parks. White specific requirements for each type of project vary, each is developed under the land use intensity system which allows the develop- ment to be planned and constructed in a manner that suits the site. A property owner must apply for a PD district . . They are not. established prior to such an application. A Special Use Permit must be issued by the Orange County Board of Commis- sioners. The PD must be developed in accordance with the site plan approved by the Permit and in accordance with conditions specified on the permit. Agglication While PD districts may be established where suitable tracts exist, because it is expected that they will be Large developments, there are further restrictions on where the districts are allowed. They must be located near interstate highways, or collector or arterial streets. They should not access residential streets. They should be Located so that neither extension or enlargement of public utilities would be required in a manner that would result in higher net public cost or earlier incursion of public cost . PD districts should be served by necessary public services and facilities. The PD technique has been used most commonly for housing projects. These projects have included single family and multi-family residential projects and mobile home parks. References. Orange County Zoning Ordinance, Articles S and. 7 Orange County Development Records