Land Use & Zoning
A Massachusetts property owner challenges a new zoning bylaw that reduces the allowable use of their land. This challenge is most likely based on:
AAn appeal of the assessed value
BA claim that the bylaw constitutes a taking without just compensation or exceeds police power✓ Correct
CA Chapter 40B comprehensive permit
DA fair housing complaint
Explanation
A property owner whose land is significantly devalued by a new zoning restriction may challenge it as an unconstitutional taking (without compensation) or as an invalid exercise of the town's police power.
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