PDR Pact Could Ease Sprawl
Published: October 20, 2003
The Kent County Board of Commissioners will define its new Purchase of Development Rights ordinance this week with a property qualification point system. The guidelines recommended by the county’s Agricultural Preservation Board and Legislative and Human Resources Committee provide balance for what was a controversial issue, a tough job considering the numerous special interests at work.

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