Land Use & Zoning
A Connecticut town has adopted a 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) program. Under TDR:
ADevelopment rights can be sold to another municipality
BA property owner in a 'sending area' can sell their unused development rights to a developer in a 'receiving area,' who can then build at higher density✓ Correct
CDevelopers must transfer 10% of their project to the town as open space
DZoning rights are transferred automatically when property is sold
Explanation
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) programs allow unused development rights in designated 'sending areas' (conservation zones) to be sold to developers in 'receiving areas' (growth zones), allowing higher density in growth areas while preserving open space or farmland in conservation areas.
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