Land Use & Zoning
In Colorado, a 'downzoning' (rezoning to a less intensive use) of a property may:
AA. Always entitle the owner to compensation from the government
BB. Reduce the property's development potential and value without necessarily triggering compensation, unless it deprives the owner of all economic use (a regulatory taking)✓ Correct
CC. Never reduce a property's value
DD. Only apply to commercial properties
Explanation
Downzoning reduces the permitted uses and/or density on a property (e.g.
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