Section 7-201 – Local Authority
A legislative body that exercises authority granted by this division may establish a program for the transfer of development rights to: (1) encourage the preservation of natural resources; and (2) facilitate orderly growth and development in the State in conjunction with programs for preservation of open space and agricultural land and other development management programs and techniques.
Section 7-202 – Priority Funding Areas
(a) In this section, “public facility” includes: (1) recreational facilities; (2) transportation facilities and transit–oriented development; and (3) schools and educational facilities. (b) A legislative body that exercises authority granted by this division may establish a program for the transfer of development rights within a priority funding area to assist a local jurisdiction in the acquisition of land for the […]