Land Use & Zoning

The government's right to regulate the use of private property through zoning ordinances is an exercise of:

AEminent domain
BEscheat
CPolice power✓ Correct
DTaxation

Explanation

Zoning is an exercise of police power — the government's authority to regulate private activity to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Unlike eminent domain, police power does not require compensation when it merely regulates use without depriving the owner of all economic value.

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