Land Use & Zoning

Transferable development rights (TDR) programs allow landowners in designated sending areas to:

ATransfer their zoning classification to a different parcel
BSell development rights to owners of parcels in receiving areas, allowing greater density there while preserving open space in sending areas✓ Correct
CTransfer their property to a neighboring municipality's jurisdiction
DMove existing structures to a different lot without demolishing them

Explanation

TDR programs allow landowners in designated sending areas (such as agricultural or open space preservation areas) to sell their development rights to developers in receiving areas (where higher density is desired). The developer can build at greater density while the sending area landowner is compensated for keeping their land undeveloped.

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