Land Use & Zoning
A 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) program allows:
AA. A property owner to transfer their deed to a trust
BB. Development rights to be moved from sensitive areas (sending zones) to designated growth areas (receiving zones)✓ Correct
CC. A developer to build on public land
DD. The government to acquire development rights through eminent domain
Explanation
TDR programs allow property owners in protected areas (agricultural, historic, environmental) to sell their development rights to developers who can use them to build at higher densities in designated receiving zones, compensating landowners while protecting sensitive areas.
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