Land Use & Zoning
What is 'transferable development rights' (TDR) different from a variance in Idaho zoning?
AThey are the same thing
BA variance deviates from zoning for a specific property; TDR allows development rights to be transferred from one parcel to another within a designated program✓ Correct
CTDR only applies to agricultural land
DA variance requires a court order; TDR does not
Explanation
A variance allows a specific property to deviate from zoning standards for site-specific reasons. TDR is a market-based mechanism that transfers development potential between parcels — protecting sensitive areas while allowing greater development elsewhere.
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