Land Use & Zoning
A Wyoming 'transfer of development rights' (TDR) program allows:
AGovernment to transfer property rights without compensation
BLandowners in designated sending areas to sell development rights to developers in receiving areas, preserving land while allowing development elsewhere✓ Correct
CDevelopers to transfer building permits between properties
DZoning rights to be transferred to adjacent landowners
Explanation
TDR programs allow property owners in protected areas (sending areas, such as agricultural land or open space) to sell their unused development rights to developers in designated growth areas (receiving areas). This preserves land in sensitive areas while concentrating development where it is more appropriate.
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