Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain is the government's power to:
ARegulate land use through zoning
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CImpose property taxes
DEnforce building codes
Explanation
Eminent domain is the inherent power of government to take private property for a public use (or public benefit), provided the owner receives just compensation as required by the Fifth Amendment.
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