Land Use & Zoning
In Missouri, the 'taking' doctrine under the Fifth Amendment is triggered when:
AAny regulation reduces property value slightly
BA regulation goes too far in reducing property value or eliminating all economically beneficial use✓ Correct
CThe government builds a road near a property
DProperty taxes increase
Explanation
Under Penn Central and Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council, a regulatory taking occurs when a regulation eliminates all economic value (per se taking) or goes too far in diminishing value (Penn Central balancing test).
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