Land Use & Zoning
Under Ohio law, eminent domain gives government entities the right to:
ARegulate how private property is used without compensation
BTake private property for public use, with just compensation to the owner✓ Correct
CDeny building permits without explanation
DImpose zoning changes without public hearings
Explanation
Eminent domain (condemnation) is the government's constitutional power to take private property for a public use upon payment of just compensation to the property owner.
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Key Terms to Know
Eminent Domain
The power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
Right of First RefusalA contractual right giving a party the opportunity to match any offer received before the owner can accept it from a third party.
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)Insurance required by lenders on conventional loans with less than 20% down payment, protecting the lender — not the borrower — against default.
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