Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi municipality adopts a 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) program. This program allows:
AThe state to take private land without compensation
BOwners of restricted land to sell unused development rights to owners of land where more development is desired✓ Correct
CDevelopers to bypass zoning by paying a fee
DProperty owners to transfer their tax obligations
Explanation
TDR programs allow owners of land restricted from development (sending areas) to sell unused development rights to owners of land in receiving areas where additional density is appropriate, preserving open space while compensating restricted landowners.
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