Land Use & Zoning

A Kentucky property owner whose land is damaged by a government regulation that goes too far in restricting use without formal condemnation may claim a:

AVariance
BRegulatory taking✓ Correct
CNonconforming use right
DCondemnation exemption

Explanation

A regulatory taking (inverse condemnation) occurs when a government regulation so severely restricts the use of property that it effectively takes the property's value without formal condemnation proceedings. The owner may seek compensation through inverse condemnation action.

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