Land Use & Zoning

A Wisconsin Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program allows:

AMunicipalities to take private property without compensation
BLandowners in sending areas to sell unused development rights to buyers in receiving areas✓ Correct
CDevelopers to bypass zoning requirements by purchasing credits
DFarmers to convert agricultural land to commercial use

Explanation

TDR programs allow landowners in designated 'sending' areas (often agricultural or conservation land) to sell their development rights to developers in designated 'receiving' areas, preserving open space while allowing denser development elsewhere.

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