Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain is the government's power to:
ATax property at any rate without restriction
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CZone property without providing any compensation to the owner
DProhibit all development on a property
Explanation
Eminent domain (condemnation) allows government entities to take private property for public use, but the Fifth Amendment requires payment of just compensation to the property owner.
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