Land Use & Zoning

A 'taking' in Arizona constitutional law occurs when:

AThe government physically occupies land
BGovernment regulation goes so far as to deprive the owner of all economically viable use
CEither government physical occupation OR regulation depriving all economic use✓ Correct
DOnly when property is condemned

Explanation

A constitutional taking can occur through physical occupation (per se taking) OR through regulation that deprives the owner of all economically beneficial use (regulatory taking), both requiring just compensation under the 5th Amendment.

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