Land Use & Zoning
In Florida, 'TDR' (Transfer of Development Rights) allows property owners to:
AMove their property to a different parcel
BSell the development rights from a restricted parcel to a receiving area to allow greater density elsewhere✓ Correct
CTransfer ownership without paying documentary stamp taxes
DChange zoning without local government approval
Explanation
TDR programs allow landowners in preservation or restricted areas to sell their unused development rights to buyers in designated receiving areas, enabling denser development while preserving environmentally sensitive or agricultural land.
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