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1. What is the purpose of the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program?

The TDR program is intended to preserve the character and density of Agricultural (AG) zoned properties in the agricultural designation on the most recently adopted land use map.

2. Where can development rights be transferred from (sending areas)?

Development rights may be transferred from any parcel with an AG zoning designation which is also in the agriculture designation on the most recently adopted land use map in accordance with §267-53 of the Harford County Zoning Code.

3. How many development rights can be transferred?

All development rights, including family conveyances, are transferable except one development right for each existing dwelling unit. In no event shall less than one development right be retained with the parcel.

4. How many times can a development right be transferred?

Development rights may only be transferred once.

5. How are development rights transferred?

Development rights shall be transferred only by agreement, deed, easement or other written document that shall be recorded in the land records of Harford County. The document shall identify, by metes and bounds, illustrated by map, the exact area from which the development rights are being transferred. The Department of Planning and Zoning shall approve the document prior to recordation. This document limits future development of, or transfer of, additional development rights.

6. Where can development rights be transferred to (receiving areas)?

Parcels eligible to receive development rights must have been rezoned from Agricultural (AG) to Village Residential (VR) or Rural Residential (RR) by the County Council after 12/22/08 and must be located in a Rural Village or Rural Residential designation on the most recently adopted Land Use Map. The number of development rights that may be transferred to the receiving property may be equal to the permitted density of VR or RR densities at a 1:2 ratio. In order to utilize density and design standards of the VR or RR zoning designation, development rights must be transferred.

7. Can development rights be transferred from one AG zoned parcel to another AG zoned parcel?

Development rights may be transferred from any parcel with an AG zoning to any other parcel with an AG zoning which is located within one-half mile of the parcel from which the rights are being transferred in accordance with §267-53 of the Harford County Zoning Code. Contiguous parcels under common ownership may be considered one parcel.

8. How many development rights can be transferred from an AG zoned parcel to another AG zoned parcel?

Up to 20% of development rights available, based on the total number of development rights permitted on the parcel as of 2/8/77, shall be transferable except 1 development right for each existing dwelling unit. In no event shall less than 1 development right be retained with the parcel. Family conveyances are not eligible for AG to AG transfers.

9. How many development rights can an AG zoned parcel receive from another AG zoned parcel?

The parcel receiving the development rights shall only be permitted to increase in development rights by up to 50% of the development rights as were permitted on the parcel as of 2/8/77, excluding family conveyances.

10. Can an AG zoned parcel both send and receive development rights?

A parcel from which development rights have been transferred shall not be permitted to receive development rights. In addition, development rights are only permitted to be transferred once.