Land Use & Zoning

Ohio's Article I, Section 19a of the Ohio Constitution (passed in 2006) was a response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in:

ABrown v. Board of Education
BKelo v. City of New London, which upheld the use of eminent domain for economic development✓ Correct
CShelley v. Kraemer, which struck down racially restrictive covenants
DVillage of Euclid v. Ambler Realty, which upheld zoning

Explanation

In response to Kelo v. New London (2005), Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2006 restricting the use of eminent domain solely for economic development or transfer to a private party without a legitimate public use.

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