Land Use & Zoning

In Michigan, a 'taking' of private property that requires compensation occurs when:

AThe government passes any new regulation affecting the property
BA regulation goes too far and deprives the owner of all economically viable use✓ Correct
CA neighbor's development reduces the property's view
DZoning changes reduce property value by any amount

Explanation

Under the Penn Central test and Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council, a regulatory taking requiring compensation occurs when a regulation deprives the owner of all (or nearly all) economically viable use of their property.

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