Land Use & Zoning
What is 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) and how has it been used in Hawaii?
AA. A developer's right to transfer their development permits to another developer
BB. A tool allowing development rights from preserved lands ('sending areas') to be transferred and used in designated growth areas ('receiving areas'), compensating landowners for restricting development✓ Correct
CC. A process for transferring zoning classifications between adjacent parcels
DD. A state program transferring development rights from private to public lands
Explanation
TDR programs allow landowners with valuable development rights (in areas to be preserved) to sell those rights to developers in designated receiving areas. Developers in receiving areas can then build at higher densities by using purchased TDRs. TDR programs have been explored in Hawaii to protect agricultural lands and natural areas while allowing growth in appropriate locations.
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