The idea isn't a novel one at least in Brentwood. In fact, the city initiated a TDR feasibility study nearly two years ago but is just now getting around to putting the TDR system into some kind of policy form. The sending parcel usually has environmental, historical or agricultural land deemed worthy of preservation while the receiving parcel is located in an area where, due to either existing or projected infrastructure such as water and sewer, growth is to be encouraged. We're looking to save recognized historical sites listed in the 2020 plan. A number of historical sites are possibly in danger by surrounding incompatible development.
All historical sites are certainly susceptible to development.
A TDR program would help to save those. Currently 20,847 acres are zoned for residential use while just over 1,000 are zoned for commercial use. Brentwood planning and city commissioners could be formally discussing the proposed private act at upcoming meetings, according to Horner. Since it's already a proposal in the 2020 plan, it would now be a formality. They've endorsed TDRs.