Land Use & Zoning

A 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) program in NC allows:

ADevelopers to move structures from one site to another
BDevelopment rights from a preserved (sending) area to be transferred to a receiving area where more density is allowed✓ Correct
CCounties to transfer zoning authority to municipalities
DFarmers to sell their land without local approval

Explanation

TDR programs allow landowners in areas targeted for preservation (sending zones) to sell their development rights to developers in receiving zones, enabling more density there while permanently protecting farmland, open space, or historic properties in the sending area.

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