Land Use & Zoning
What is a transfer of development rights (TDR) in Nevada land use?
AThe state selling BLM land to private developers
BA tool allowing development potential to be transferred from one parcel (sending area) to another (receiving area), often to preserve open space or agriculture✓ Correct
CThe right of a property owner to transfer their zoning to another parcel
DA federal program for transferring water rights with land
Explanation
TDR programs allow landowners in preservation areas (sending zones) to sell their development rights to landowners in growth areas (receiving zones). The sending area land is then preserved, while the receiving area can develop at higher density. Nevada jurisdictions use TDR programs for open space preservation.
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