Land Use & ZoningIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado municipality uses a 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) program to:

AForce property owners to sell development rights to the government, as a general rule
BAllow transfer of unused development rights from conservation areas to growth areasCorrect
CProhibit development in designated areas entirely
DReduce property taxes for landowners who preserve open space

Why Allow transfer of unused development rights from conservation areas to growth areas Is Correct

Answer B: Allow transfer of unused development rights from conservation areas to growth areas

TDR programs allow landowners in conservation or agricultural areas to sell their development rights to developers who want to build at greater density in designated receiving areas, preserving open land while directing growth.

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