Land Use & Zoning
Under NC's Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) programs, landowners in a 'sending area' may:
AAutomatically rezone their property to commercial use
BSell or transfer development rights to landowners in a 'receiving area' where higher density is permitted✓ Correct
CExempt their land from all zoning regulations
DTransfer property tax obligations to another parcel
Explanation
TDR programs allow landowners in designated sending areas (often agricultural or conservation lands) to sell development rights to owners in receiving areas, enabling higher density development in appropriate locations while preserving the sending area.
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