Land Use & Zoning
Incentive zoning in Tennessee cities like Nashville offers developers the ability to:
ABypass all environmental review for projects under $1 million
BReceive density bonuses or relaxed design standards in exchange for providing public benefits✓ Correct
CAutomatically rezone property to commercial from residential
DReceive tax abatements for any new construction
Explanation
Incentive zoning (bonus zoning) systems allow developers to exceed standard zoning limits (height, density) in exchange for providing public benefits such as affordable housing units, public plazas, historic preservation, or green infrastructure.
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