Land Use & Zoning
A 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) program in Louisiana allows a property owner to:
ATransfer their building permit to another location
BSell their unused development rights to allow greater density development on another property while preserving their own land✓ Correct
CTransfer property tax obligations to a neighboring parcel
DMove zoning classifications between parcels
Explanation
TDR programs allow landowners to sell unused development rights (density entitlements) to developers of other properties, while restricting development on the 'sending' parcel. This preserves agricultural land, historic sites, or environmentally sensitive areas.
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