Land Use & Zoning
Transfer of development rights (TDR) programs allow a landowner to:
ABuild more units than zoning allows by buying rights from another parcel
BSell unused development capacity from their land to a developer in a receiving area✓ Correct
CTransfer ownership of the property to the government
DAvoid environmental regulations by paying a fee
Explanation
TDR programs allow landowners in designated sending areas to sell their unused development rights to developers in receiving areas, compensating landowners for preserving open space.
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