Land Use & Zoning
A Kentucky property owner's land use is protected by a conservation easement held by a land trust. This easement:
AIncreases the property's development potential
BPermanently restricts development in exchange for potential tax benefits✓ Correct
CRequires annual renewal with the land trust
DTransfers with the property tax obligation to the land trust
Explanation
A conservation easement permanently (or for a specified period) restricts development of the property to protect its natural, scenic, or agricultural values. Donors may receive income tax deductions for the value of the easement donated. The restriction runs with the land and is binding on future owners.
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