Land Use & Zoning
A 'taking' under the Fifth Amendment requires the government to pay just compensation when:
AAny zoning regulation restricts the property's use in any way
BA government action destroys all or substantially all of the economic value of private property✓ Correct
CA property owner disagrees with the local zoning ordinance
DEnvironmental regulations limit impervious surface coverage
Explanation
Under the Fifth Amendment, a regulatory taking occurs when government action destroys all or substantially all of the property's economic value (per Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council) or constitutes a physical appropriation. Mere regulation that reduces value but leaves substantial use does not require compensation.
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