Land Use & Zoning
A transfer of development rights (TDR) program in Mississippi allows:
AProperty owners to transfer their property's zoning designation to a neighboring county
BDevelopment rights to be shifted from sensitive 'sending' areas to more appropriate 'receiving' areas✓ Correct
CMREC to approve commercial developments in residential zones
DLandowners to sell their mineral rights to the state
Explanation
TDR programs allow landowners in areas where development is limited (sending zones—e.g., agricultural land, open space) to sell their unused development rights to developers who can use them in designated receiving zones, compensating landowners while directing growth.
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