Development rights are extinguished in exchange for compensation. Quality of Life the elements in a certain area that make the living standard higher. Such considerations are noise, pollution, crime, schools, available city services, availability of goods and services, and population density. Receiving Areas term used in TDRs in which developers may transfer development rights from a sending area to a designated growth area in order to build more houses there than would normally be allowed Right to Farm Laws a state law or local ordinance which protects farmers and farm operations from public and private nuisance lawsuits. A private nuisance interferes with an individual s use and enjoyment of the property.
Public nuisances involve actions that injure the public at large.
Rural includes all counties with a population less than 100,000 or those counties with a population less than 50,000 and population density less than 100 persons per square mile. Sending Ares term used in TDRs in which landowners transfer development rights. Urban Redevelopment the redevelopment of property located within an urban area which was previously used for another purpose Variances Exceptions to current zoning laws Wetlands land that has a wet or spongy soil Wild Lands land not farmed, paved, or built upon Withdrawal Penalties recoupment of certain benefits conferred for entering into a voluntary agricultural district when conditions of the district are violated. For example, deferred taxes may have to be repaid for a set number of years. An international gathering of many of the world s top experts on food and population studies.