Land Use & Zoning
A 'scenic easement' on a Georgia property restricts the owner from:
AGrowing trees taller than 6 feet
BMaking changes that would degrade the scenic character of the property as seen from a public road or designated area✓ Correct
CPainting the house any color they choose
DPlanting gardens in the front yard
Explanation
A scenic easement protects the visual quality of a property as seen from public roads or viewsheds, restricting development or changes that would diminish the scenic character.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
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