County outlines PDR payment method, shows modest per‑parcel example

Aug 13, 2026

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.

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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).

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