Land Use & Zoning

A Kentucky property owner whose parcel is bisected by a planned highway can receive just compensation for:

AOnly the land taken for the highway right-of-way
BThe land taken, severance damages if the remaining parcel is diminished in value, and consequential damages✓ Correct
COnly the appraised value of the entire parcel
DDouble the assessed value of the taken portion

Explanation

In Kentucky eminent domain proceedings, a property owner may receive compensation for the land taken, plus severance damages if the remaining parcel is diminished in value by the taking.

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