Land Use & Zoning
In Connecticut, a 'takings' claim arises when a government regulation:
ALightly restricts a property's use
BGoes too far in restricting property use, effectively depriving the owner of all or most economic value✓ Correct
CIncreases property values
DApproves a variance request
Explanation
A regulatory taking occurs when government regulation deprives a property owner of all or substantially all economic value without compensation. The Fifth Amendment requires just compensation in such cases.
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