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There are two basic types of zoning districts: conventional zoning districts and planned d\u200bevelopment districts. The general purpose of both types of zoning districts is to implement the goals, objectives, and policies of the L\u200bee Plan, as well as to provide protection to the public health, safety and welfare through the regulation of land use.<\/SPAN><\/P> Conventional zoning districts are districts within which land use is controlled through the regulation of the height and bulk of buildings and structures, the minimum area and \u200bdimensions of lots, the percentage of lot coverage, minimum open space and yard areas, through the use of setback requirements, the density of population, and the type and intensity of use of the land and buildings. Use and development \u200bregulations for the conventional districts are provided in Chapter 34 of the Land Development Code. <\/SPAN><\/P> Planned Development zoning is required for larger projects, known as Developments of County Impact. Other proposed developments, regardless of size, may seek a planned development designation where the developer desires and the Division Director determines that it is in the public interest to do so. The Lee Plan provides that certain owner-initiated rezoning and special exceptions meeting specific thresholds will be reviewed as Developments of County Impact. The Development of County I\u200bmpact thresholds are further categorized as major and minor planned developments. <\/SPAN><\/P> Planned development zoning districts allow greater flexibility in design but may have conditions attached during the approval process. Use and development regulations for planned development districts are provided in Chapters 12, 32 and 34 of the Land Development Code.<\/SPAN><\/P>