Land Use & Zoning

In South Dakota, 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) programs allow property owners to:

ATransfer their property to the government in lieu of taxes
BSell unused development rights from conservation areas to developers in designated receiving areas✓ Correct
CTransfer zoning classifications between adjacent properties
DMove building permits from one project to another

Explanation

TDR programs allow property owners in sending zones (areas to be protected from development) to sell their unused development rights to developers in receiving zones (areas targeted for growth). This preserves land in sensitive areas while directing development to appropriate locations.

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