Land Use & Zoning
In Missouri, the 'police power' to zone is limited by which constitutional requirements?
AOnly state law
BDue process, equal protection, and the takings clause of the U.S. and Missouri constitutions✓ Correct
COnly MREC regulations
DOnly federal environmental law
Explanation
Zoning under police power must comply with constitutional requirements: due process (zoning must be rationally related to a legitimate government purpose), equal protection (no arbitrary discrimination), and the takings clause (no uncompensated taking).
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