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County outlines PDR payment method, shows modest per‑parcel example
Summary
Staff described a PDR (purchase‑of‑development‑rights) approach with 10‑year contracts and an example payment of about $1,391 for a sample parcel under the county's valuation method; staff said PDRs are voluntary supplements to zoning, not replacements.
Planning staff presented a PDR concept intended to give landowners a voluntary financial alternative to selling land for development. The model described 10‑year term contracts where owners keep title and receive annual payments based on assessed land value, with prioritization criteria (road frontage, acreage, division potential).
Using a sample parcel valuation in the staff packet, staff illustrated a preservation payment of approximately $1,391.04 for that hypothetical parcel under the proposed formula. Staff emphasized the PDR option is not a replacement for zoning but an incentive for owners who prefer to keep land in agricultural or forestry uses rather than subdividing for development. Commissioners said PDRs could complement TDRs and zoning changes, but implementation would require budgeting, eligibility criteria and ongoing monitoring.
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