Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain is the government's power to:
AZone private property for any use without owner consent
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CRegulate land use through building codes
DImpose property taxes on all real estate
Explanation
Eminent domain is the constitutional power of government to take private property for public use, provided just compensation is paid to the owner. The process of taking is called condemnation.
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