Land Use & Zoning
In Maine, 'transferable development rights' (TDR) programs allow:
AOwners to sell their right to develop from a sending area to a receiving area✓ Correct
BTowns to sell development rights to the state
CDevelopers to build without local permits
DHomeowners to transfer property without paying transfer taxes
Explanation
TDR programs allow property owners in areas designated for preservation (sending zones) to sell their development rights to owners in areas designated for growth (receiving zones), enabling more development where desired while protecting open space.
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