Land Use & Zoning
Transferable Development Rights (TDR) programs in Texas allow:
ADevelopers to transfer unused zoning rights from one property to another
BA property owner to sell development rights from a sending area (often rural preservation) to a receiving area (urban development)✓ Correct
CCities to transfer zoning authority to counties
DTREC to assign development permits between licensees
Explanation
TDR programs allow development rights from properties targeted for preservation (sending zones) to be sold to properties in designated development areas (receiving zones), allowing owners to be compensated for not developing their land while focusing growth in preferred areas.
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