Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain in Pennsylvania allows the government to take private property:
AOnly for roadways and public utilities
BFor any public purpose with just compensation to the owner✓ Correct
CWithout compensation if the property is blighted
DOnly with the owner's voluntary consent
Explanation
Pennsylvania's Eminent Domain Code allows government entities to condemn private property for any public purpose, but just compensation must be paid to the property owner. Just compensation in Pennsylvania is defined as the fair market value of the property taken.
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